Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

I'm not going to drill any holes in the frame, so I guess this will determine whether or not I try out a set of 3" drop coils in the rear.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Move the mounts or find a shorter shock that will not bottom or top out

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

I appreciate your response. So if I just install some high quality shorter shocks, I won't need to relocate with 3" drop coils? If that's the case, that's great news. Do you have a recommendation for the shocks?

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

I'm no expert but I was told four or more inch changes things up, I did go with four inch spring drop and got the shocks , track bar ( adjustable one )and relocation shock mounts. But like said you may need to go with three inch short short shocks.
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Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

They sell relocation kits that use the same holes as the stock ones.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Thanks for sharing. If I hear the same from one more member, I'll just do it.

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Do they Demian? That would be great! Off the top of your head, do you remember the vendor/s?

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Not hard to relocate shock and use the stock shock you have ,That's what I did there is a thread around here somewhere . Just a little fab work oh here it is
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ock+relocation

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Thanks Kaycee. I'm looking to get it done without drilling or cutting. So either shorter shocks (if that'll do the trick by itself), or relocated mounts without drilling/cutting/grinding/welding.

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I've heard 4" or more needs the relocation, adjustable track bar and shocks. Mine was 4" down when I got it and it rode like crap, rides good now with the above added goodies. I got my short shocks from ece I think.... don't remember the name but they are black...

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

HDFF Thanks for sharing! When you got your truck, already lowered by 4", was it still riding on shocks that were too long?

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Sorry. Just read your reply more thoroughly. Thanks again.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

I put 3'' lower rear springs on the rear of mine. stock size shocks and stock mounts. they work and ride good.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

I ordered 4" drop springs and shocks from ECE. No other changes. Just drove 900 miles. Rides great.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Thanks fellas! So with those final very helpful testimonies, I'll just order and install the springs. If I can discern a noticeable reduction in ride quality, I'll just pick up some shorter shocks.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Your stock shocks will bottom out.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

That throws a wrench. Honestly, if I had a part number for some high performance short shocks (Bilsteins or something similar?), and not just some cheap lowrider shocks, I'd buy it all right now.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Bell tech offers a nice shock... I put those on mine :mm:

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Call ECE

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Thanks Larry. Belltech is a performance name that I recognize.

Other Larry, does Early Classic sell performance brand shocks?

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

Just orderl the brand you are comfortable with. My truck is great for touring, but would need a more aggressive shock for auto cross.

Ride quality is a subjective thing. A matter of opinion.

Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

My pickup came with HD rear springs, and I've never noticed any harshness. I dropped the rear 2", and didn't feel any increase in stiffness. Not that the stiffness didn't increase, I just didn't really feel a big difference. I've ordered a set of 3" progressive rate Eibach springs for the rear, and if it rides a little firmer, I'm totally ok with that. I just want good handling. Not extreme. Just good. I already have a front sway bar and 2" Hotchkis front springs.

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I been looking for my papers and finally found who I got my kit from, turns out it was easier too look under my truck and read the brackets lol. Early Classic , the guy there was very helpful, I told him what I have, short bed ,L6 ,with new LMC springs all around and all new parts up front and back, told him I wanted to level my truck by lowering the rear . He set me up with a four inch lowering kit for the rear-end that also come with K Y shocks, he's is the one to inform me four or more inches need the relocation kit. My truck now sites 32 inches all around . Three and less just springs and shocks is what I'm sure he said. Just look em up, good people.
Nick
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Re: Do I Need To Relocate Rear Shocks W/ 3" Drop Coils?
 

I think one of the reasons for relocating the shocks that hasn't been mentioned is the angle of the shock as you lower the truck. I'm somewhere between 3-4" lowered with springs and my shocks were already leaning over at about a 35 degree angle. The shock relocation brackets allow you to run a stock shock and correct the angle of the shock so it's more vertical. I thought mine rode fine without the brackets, but I did actually notice a fair improvement after adding them. You do have to remove the stock top bracket though which requires cutting two rivets on each bracket.