front shock angle ? and short shock ?

[donthekawguy]

I'm getting ready to tear into the front end of my 66. I'm replacing everything except the control arms. I'm using 2.5 ich spindles and 2.5 inch springs. Will I need to use a shock relocation kit? Also I would like to find a shorter shock for the front. Anyone have a shorter shock part number? The shocks are the last parts I need for the whole swap. The truck should handle a lot better and stop a lot better. I'll post pics during the whole process. Now if it will stop raining I can get started on it.

[gofastnut]

I would think you would need a shock relocator, but check out this link and see if that helps any.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598060

[donthekawguy]

It took a couple of posts but Monroe RV Gas Magnum part #555002 is the one I need. Thanx!

[gofastnut]

Sorry! I got pushed for time doing this at, um, well, work, and thought I had the second post posted.

[familyfast64]

Mine doesn't have a relocated shock mount but I do have cpps lowered shock. They sell -1,-2,-3". Idon't know the post number tho. Oh and I also have drop spindles and springs like your doing

[donthekawguy]

I found the Monroes on amazon for 19 bux apiece. I'm cheap so will go with them. lol

[familyfast64]

Nothing wrong with that. Wow that is cheap.

[Reyals Bemus]

Relocated shocks make all the difference! Here are the relocation brackets I fabricated and installed on my '64. Made out of 3/16" cold sheet steel with some gussets welded in, nothing crazy. Fixes to the frame with 1/2" bolts. These move the shocks up and out which nets a huge improvement in front end control.

[familyfast64]

That's awesome! Ima have to try and make those. Would I then needed to go back with a longer shock or would my two inch lower still work?
Edit# nevermind... Duh

[Reyals Bemus]

You can build em for whatever height shocks you want to run