Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CC69Rat · 12-20-2012, 11:18 AM

2.5" spindle, and 2" spring static drop. Do I need shock relocators up front? If so .. does anyone have pictures of how they mount, specifically the PB version? If I don't need them, does anyone know a part number of a good shock to run? I will probably do KYB for now because I got a good buy on some new ones for the back. .. just so they match.

What should I put up front? KYB part number ?

Twiztid_66c10 · 12-20-2012, 12:04 PM

I went with the relocates but have a lot more drop in my front end I mostly wanted to go with them becouse of the add strength vs the stock ones PB's look great I can take some pics later today of mine
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CC69Rat · 12-20-2012, 12:27 PM

Do you think I even need them on 4.5" drop? Aren't they really for bagged trucks?

PBFAB.COM · 12-20-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Do you think I even need them on 4.5" drop? Aren't they really for bagged trucks?

You might be able to get away with a shorter shock and a factory upper location.... since it's static. If it were bagged I would say go with a relocation bracket.

CC69Rat · 12-20-2012, 01:09 PM

Do you have pics of how they mount? Prices?

I need to call you anyway.. I need some other stuff too. Will you be around for a bit?
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**lolife99** · 12-20-2012, 01:16 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4

Front Shocks
Doetsch Tech Shocks*
DT4809G 1960-62 front Doetsch Tech Shock stock height

DTM1200GLL 1960-62 front Doetsch Tech Shock lower height

DT4052G 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock stock height

DT4809G 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock 1"-2" lowered

DTM1200GLL 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock 3" lowered

• KYB Shocks KYB "Gas-a-Just" nitrogen*

KYM1200G 1960-62 front lowered KYB Shock, 2"

KY4809G 1960-62 front stock KYB Shock

KY4809G 1963-72 front lowered KYB Shock, 1"-2"

KYM1200G 1963-72 front lowered KYB Shock, 3"

KY4052G 1963-72 front stock KYB Shock*

Rear Shocks

KY4163G 1963-72 w/ rear leaf stock or 1" - 2" drop

KY4095 1963-72 w/ rear leaf or 2" - 4" drop

KY4052G 1963-72 w/ rear leaf or 5" drop

KY4163G 1960-62 rear lowered*

KY4231G 1960-62 rear stock

KY4095 1963-72 rear lowered 2"-4"

KY4052G 1963-72 rear lowered 5-1/2"

KY4163G 1963-72 rear stock

**lolife99** · 12-20-2012, 01:20 PM

Another thread,...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331653

CC69Rat · 12-20-2012, 01:26 PM

Thanks Keith!

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PBFAB.COM · 12-20-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Do you have pics of how they mount? Prices?

I need to call you anyway.. I need some other stuff too. Will you be around for a bit?
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We are pretty hit or miss on the phone in the mornings. Things settle down a little after lunch.

Link: http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...shock-mounting

SCOTI · 12-20-2012, 03:00 PM

Longer shocks are usually better as they offer more travel range. Keep this in mind vs paying extra for a spec shorter 'drop' shock.

shawno72 · 12-20-2012, 03:17 PM

Great info on the shocks Keith

12-20-2012, 11:18 AM	#1
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? 2.5" spindle, and 2" spring static drop. Do I need shock relocators up front? If so .. does anyone have pictures of how they mount, specifically the PB version? If I don't need them, does anyone know a part number of a good shock to run? I will probably do KYB for now because I got a good buy on some new ones for the back. .. just so they match. What should I put up front? KYB part number ? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-20-2012, 12:04 PM	#2
Twiztid_66c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Dalles Oregon Posts: 191	Re: Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? I went with the relocates but have a lot more drop in my front end I mostly wanted to go with them becouse of the add strength vs the stock ones PB's look great I can take some pics later today of mine Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C-10 long wide- currently with 2 3/4 sectioned crossmember, 3 inch cupped a arms with 2700 bags, 67 master cylinder, in the middle of a v8 swap, soon custom rear wishbone set up and bags 1942 chevy/divco ambulance 1937 chevy truck

12-20-2012, 12:27 PM	#3
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? Do you think I even need them on 4.5" drop? Aren't they really for bagged trucks? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-20-2012, 01:09 PM	#5
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? Do you have pics of how they mount? Prices? I need to call you anyway.. I need some other stuff too. Will you be around for a bit? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-20-2012, 01:16 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4 Front Shocks Doetsch Tech Shocks* DT4809G 1960-62 front Doetsch Tech Shock stock height DTM1200GLL 1960-62 front Doetsch Tech Shock lower height DT4052G 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock stock height DT4809G 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock 1"-2" lowered DTM1200GLL 1963-72 front Doetsch Tech Shock 3" lowered • KYB Shocks KYB "Gas-a-Just" nitrogen* KYM1200G 1960-62 front lowered KYB Shock, 2" KY4809G 1960-62 front stock KYB Shock KY4809G 1963-72 front lowered KYB Shock, 1"-2" KYM1200G 1963-72 front lowered KYB Shock, 3" KY4052G 1963-72 front stock KYB Shock* Rear Shocks KY4163G 1963-72 w/ rear leaf stock or 1" - 2" drop KY4095 1963-72 w/ rear leaf or 2" - 4" drop KY4052G 1963-72 w/ rear leaf or 5" drop KY4163G 1960-62 rear lowered* KY4231G 1960-62 rear stock KY4095 1963-72 rear lowered 2"-4" KY4052G 1963-72 rear lowered 5-1/2" KY4163G 1963-72 rear stock __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-20-2012, 01:20 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? Another thread,... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331653 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-20-2012, 01:26 PM	#8
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? Thanks Keith! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-20-2012, 03:00 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? Longer shocks are usually better as they offer more travel range. Keep this in mind vs paying extra for a spec shorter 'drop' shock. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-20-2012, 03:17 PM	#11
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Information on Porterbuilt front shock relocators? Great info on the shocks Keith __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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