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C1ph3r · 02-09-2017, 12:44 PM

Hey guys. Just picked up some CPP Front shock relocation brackets for my 70 C10. Running this because... bags.

Any one have pics of them installed that would be great.

I have seen an image that showed them sitting, not really installed, on top of the frame rail.

Do I just line up the mounting point for the shock directly above where the factory shock mount is?

Here is a pic of what they are.

**PGSigns** · 02-09-2017, 01:20 PM

I would line them up using the shock at ride height. That would give you the best place to start.
Jimmy

C1ph3r · 02-09-2017, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

I would line them up using the shock at ride height. That would give you the best place to start.
Jimmy

I assume they need to be in a place where the shock is as vertical as possible?

thanks,
A.W.

**PGSigns** · 02-09-2017, 09:27 PM

The angle of the lower mount will place the shock at the angle it has to be. Ride height places it in the position it will spend most its life. Bolt the new top mount on the top of the shock and slide it up on the frame. That will be the best spot for it.
Jimmy

C1ph3r · 02-09-2017, 10:20 PM

10-4 thanks.

bs46488 · 02-10-2017, 03:43 PM

I did mine with a second pair of hands so that we could make sure everything was inline.

I used a pair of vise grips to hold it in place.

I had to drill some holes and also notch my inner fenders for final install

C1ph3r · 02-10-2017, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bs46488

I did mine with a second pair of hands so that we could make sure everything was inline.

I used a pair of vise grips to hold it in place.

I had to drill some holes and also notch my inner fenders for final install

sounds good. do you have any pics?

suville · 02-10-2017, 10:59 PM

Hmmmm ? watchin this Thanks

**jweb** · 02-11-2017, 01:14 AM

I found this picture, hope it helps

C1ph3r · 02-11-2017, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jweb

I found this picture, hope it helps

It does. Thank you. Looks like I will for sure need a right angle drill. I can't tell but is that the driver side or passenger? I think it's passenger.

chevy_mike · 02-11-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by C1ph3r

It does. Thank you. Looks like I will for sure need a right angle drill. I can't tell but is that the driver side or passenger? I think it's passenger.

Shocks are to the rear of the arms, so that is the driver side.

C1ph3r · 02-11-2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Shocks are to the rear of the arms, so that is the driver side.

Duh. Wow I knew that. I feel dumb. Thanks.
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02-09-2017, 12:44 PM	#1
C1ph3r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Concord NC Posts: 262	CPP Front Shock Bracket Install Help Hey guys. Just picked up some CPP Front shock relocation brackets for my 70 C10. Running this because... bags. Any one have pics of them installed that would be great. I have seen an image that showed them sitting, not really installed, on top of the frame rail. Do I just line up the mounting point for the shock directly above where the factory shock mount is? Here is a pic of what they are. Attached Images __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* 1970 C-10 LWB Build Thread

02-09-2017, 01:20 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: CPP Front Shock Bracket Install Help I would line them up using the shock at ride height. That would give you the best place to start. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-09-2017, 09:27 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: CPP Front Shock Bracket Install Help The angle of the lower mount will place the shock at the angle it has to be. Ride height places it in the position it will spend most its life. Bolt the new top mount on the top of the shock and slide it up on the frame. That will be the best spot for it. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-09-2017, 10:20 PM	#5
C1ph3r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Concord NC Posts: 262	Re: CPP Front Shock Bracket Install Help 10-4 thanks. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* 1970 C-10 LWB Build Thread

02-10-2017, 03:43 PM	#6
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: CPP Front Shock Bracket Install Help I did mine with a second pair of hands so that we could make sure everything was inline. I used a pair of vise grips to hold it in place. I had to drill some holes and also notch my inner fenders for final install __________________ Project Engine Stand 1972 SWB conversion: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=673914 1970 Nova: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708161

02-10-2017, 10:59 PM	#8
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: CPP Front Shock Bracket Install Help *Hmmmm ? watchin this Thanks*

02-11-2017, 01:14 AM	#9
jweb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,209	Re: CPP Front Shock Bracket Install Help I found this picture, hope it helps Attached Images



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