1964 C10 front shock mount pictures - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

YOLO · 07-05-2015, 11:33 AM

Does anyone have a good picture of the front stock mounted shocks on a 64 C10? Also, what size hardware did you use?

Thank you.

LT1 Burb · 07-05-2015, 12:40 PM

I don't know if this helps or not.

YOLO · 07-05-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

I don't know if this helps or not.

Thank you. That is exactly what I am looking for. Did you buy a new hardware kit for the install? If so, were did you get it?

LT1 Burb · 07-05-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by YOLO

Thank you. That is exactly what I am looking for. Did you buy a new hardware kit for the install? If so, were did you get it?

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LT1 Burb · 07-05-2015, 03:46 PM

I used my existing upper mounts , some shocks do come with new hardware.
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Reyals Bemus · 07-05-2015, 10:07 PM

This probably complicates the issue and isn't very helpful, but this is what I did for my '64. Relocated shocks make all the difference! These relocation brackets I fabricated and installed on my '64 are made out of 3/16" cold sheet steel with some gussets welded in, nothing crazy. Fastens to the frame with 1/2" bolts. These move the shocks up and out which nets a huge improvement in front end control. Dunno what your plans were. Just thought I'd throw this out there.

**Captainfab** · 07-06-2015, 12:43 AM

I am curious what length shocks you used and with what springs?

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Originally Posted by Reyals Bemus

This probably complicates the issue and isn't very helpful, but this is what I did for my '64. Relocated shocks make all the difference! These relocation brackets I fabricated and installed on my '64 are made out of 3/16" cold sheet steel with some gussets welded in, nothing crazy. Fastens to the frame with 1/2" bolts. These move the shocks up and out which nets a huge improvement in front end control. Dunno what your plans were. Just thought I'd throw this out there.

Reyals Bemus · 07-06-2015, 01:54 AM

Stock length shocks (in this case, Bilstein #24-192941) and 2" drop springs from ECE. Of course, the truck is on the lift in these pics. The reason why stock shocks still fit well is because you've basically moved the upper mounting point upward and outward, rotating it about the lower mount. Standing up the shock has made a dramatic felt increase in dampening control. Actually surprised myself.

I originally noticed Hotchkis selling very similar brackets as part of their more comprehensive (and expensive) suspension kits. I inquired to see if I could purchase just the brackets by themselves, but was told they weren't available separately. So I fabbed up a pair.

YatYas · 07-06-2015, 03:23 PM

those are sweet. Do you have measurements for the brackets you made and where you placed them on the frame? Id like to duplicate those also.

**Captainfab** · 07-07-2015, 12:02 AM

Thanks for the info.

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Originally Posted by Reyals Bemus

Stock length shocks (in this case, Bilstein #24-192941) and 2" drop springs from ECE. Of course, the truck is on the lift in these pics. The reason why stock shocks still fit well is because you've basically moved the upper mounting point upward and outward, rotating it about the lower mount. Standing up the shock has made a dramatic felt increase in dampening control. Actually surprised myself.

I originally noticed Hotchkis selling very similar brackets as part of their more comprehensive (and expensive) suspension kits. I inquired to see if I could purchase just the brackets by themselves, but was told they weren't available separately. So I fabbed up a pair.

63burban · 11-24-2019, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Reyals Bemus

Stock length shocks (in this case, Bilstein #24-192941) and 2" drop springs from ECE. Of course, the truck is on the lift in these pics. The reason why stock shocks still fit well is because you've basically moved the upper mounting point upward and outward, rotating it about the lower mount. Standing up the shock has made a dramatic felt increase in dampening control. Actually surprised myself.

I originally noticed Hotchkis selling very similar brackets as part of their more comprehensive (and expensive) suspension kits. I inquired to see if I could purchase just the brackets by themselves, but was told they weren't available separately. So I fabbed up a pair.

I also would be interested in dimensions on the mount you made. Thank you

07-05-2015, 11:33 AM	#1
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	1964 C10 front shock mount pictures Does anyone have a good picture of the front stock mounted shocks on a 64 C10? Also, what size hardware did you use? Thank you. __________________ Squarebody guy

07-05-2015, 10:07 PM	#6
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: 1964 C10 front shock mount pictures This probably complicates the issue and isn't very helpful, but this is what I did for my '64. Relocated shocks make all the difference! These relocation brackets I fabricated and installed on my '64 are made out of 3/16" cold sheet steel with some gussets welded in, nothing crazy. Fastens to the frame with 1/2" bolts. These move the shocks up and out which nets a huge improvement in front end control. Dunno what your plans were. Just thought I'd throw this out there.

07-06-2015, 01:54 AM	#8
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: 1964 C10 front shock mount pictures Stock length shocks (in this case, Bilstein #24-192941) and 2" drop springs from ECE. Of course, the truck is on the lift in these pics. The reason why stock shocks still fit well is because you've basically moved the upper mounting point upward and outward, rotating it about the lower mount. Standing up the shock has made a dramatic felt increase in dampening control. Actually surprised myself. I originally noticed Hotchkis selling very similar brackets as part of their more comprehensive (and expensive) suspension kits. I inquired to see if I could purchase just the brackets by themselves, but was told they weren't available separately. So I fabbed up a pair. Last edited by Reyals Bemus; 07-06-2015 at 01:59 AM.

07-06-2015, 03:23 PM	#9
YatYas Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 8	Re: 1964 C10 front shock mount pictures those are sweet. Do you have measurements for the brackets you made and where you placed them on the frame? Id like to duplicate those also.

07-05-2015, 12:40 PM	#2
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: 1964 C10 front shock mount pictures I don't know if this helps or not. Attached Images

07-05-2015, 03:46 PM	#5
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	I used my existing upper mounts , some shocks do come with new hardware. Posted via Mobile Device



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