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05-11-2023, 02:45 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Coronado
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Rear shock relocation question
1964 Shorty Stepside, I just purchased the CPP relocation brackets, but they didn't co.e with any instructions. I have 4" drop springs, and wondering if I can just purchase 4" drop shocks, or if the brackets require a shorter/ longer shock? Just seeing if anyone else has installed these before. Thanks in advance.
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05-11-2023, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
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Re: Rear shock relocation question
Personally, I would recommend that you install the relocation brackets and then cycle the suspension from full droop (i.e., lift the truck from the frame and let the axle hang) to full stuff (e.g., with the springs as fully compressed as you can get them) measuring at both extreme the distance between the upper and lower shock mounts. This will tell you the length of shock you need exactly versus just a guesstimate.
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05-11-2023, 04:45 PM
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It's Better With Nitro
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chino Hills, CA
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Re: Rear shock relocation question
Not sure if this pic helps...this is at full compression. As Scott mentioned, I measured based on my desired ride height, and then measured suspension at full compression/extension to order my shocks based on the manufacturer rebound/extended and ride length specs.
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