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shawno72 · 12-03-2011, 02:38 PM

Ok so I just installed my ECE rear shock locators and for some reason it appears that the bottom bolt is not in line with the bottom of the shock mount. Nothing appears to be bent or broken so is this normal or do I have a defective bottom bracket? I thought maybe when they welded the bottom together maybe they welded it crooked but it looks straight. Anyone else run into this problem?
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mgkgmc · 12-03-2011, 02:48 PM

Did you install the upper mounts too? If your using the original shock mounts for the top this can cause it. Also there should be a spacer between the shock and the the shock mount.
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tr69c10 · 12-03-2011, 02:48 PM

are those new shocks mine had a metal sleeve that goes inside on the shaft everything else looks ok

shawno72 · 12-03-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mgkgmc

Did you install the upper mounts too? If your using the original shock mounts for the top this can cause it. Also there should be a spacer between the shock and the the shock mount.
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Yes I installed the upper mounts also. The kit had no hardware, got it from a friend and he lost the hardware, so I just used the old hardware.

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Originally Posted by tr69c10

are those new shocks mine had a metal sleeve that goes inside on the shaft everything else looks ok

These pics are WITH the metal sleeve inside the rubber bushings. I am just wondering if there should be a metal spacer that goes in between the bottom shock mount and the lower plate.

suville · 12-03-2011, 04:15 PM

I have the same issue, decided to swap the lowers side to side and move the shocks to the outside of the frame anyway. Be interesting to see who else had/has this problem and the remedy.

shawno72 · 12-03-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by suville

I have the same issue, decided to swap the lowers side to side and move the shocks to the outside of the frame anyway. Be interesting to see who else had/has this problem and the remedy.

Do you have any pics of that modification.

suville · 12-03-2011, 06:41 PM

No I dont, camera crapped. I just built a mount off the frame similar to some 4X shock mounts and its out side the frame at an angle dont remember the angle maybe 30* forward and the lower brackets just swap side to side and the angle is correct, cant confirm if they clear the bags tho got over an inch and a half clearance so I hope if now back to the drawing board !.

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Do you have any pics of that modification.

shawno72 · 12-03-2011, 05:39 PM

Anyone else???

dmwphoto · 12-03-2011, 06:49 PM

definitely not right. I will try to get a better pic in the next couple days

shawno72 · 12-03-2011, 11:14 PM

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definitely not right. I will try to get a better pic in the next couple days

Hey dmwphoto it appears that there is a spacer between the shock and the mount. I wonder if that is the key?
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ChevLoRay · 12-04-2011, 01:03 PM

Stan, and the other guys at ECE, are very helpful if you just ask. They have a toll-free number, so give 'em a call.

jjtackleberry · 12-03-2011, 07:05 PM

watching this

tr69c10 · 12-03-2011, 07:48 PM

Mine also have a concaved washer on the inside and outside of the shock to keep the bushing for popping out
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**jocko** · 12-03-2011, 11:30 PM

call CPP - take a look at the parts in their 5" drop kit - the 2 left most bolts in the second row from the bottom are what ye seek young jedi (I think).
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6572RDK.htm

shawno72 · 12-04-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

call CPP - take a look at the parts in their 5" drop kit - the 2 left most bolts in the second row from the bottom are what ye seek young jedi (I think).
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6572RDK.htm

I see jocko-one-kanobi. I will have to employ the forces of the dark side and call CPP with this question. Thanks jocko.
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**N2TRUX** · 12-04-2011, 06:03 PM

You need the spacer and inner/outer...

Sick5 · 12-04-2011, 10:05 PM

lol problems already

Envy · 12-04-2011, 10:23 PM

I had the same issue, my kit didnt come with any special hardware. only the bolts to mount the upper brackets to the crossmember.

**lolife99** · 12-04-2011, 10:39 PM

I think the new rear lower shock bolts look more like these,...

**lolife99** · 12-04-2011, 10:41 PM

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Rear-S...olts,5366.html

shawno72 · 12-04-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick5

lol problems already

Haha Gilbert it's all your fault, you lost the hardware. Lol
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**lolife99** · 12-04-2011, 10:34 PM

That looks like a front upper shock bolt.

shawno72 · 12-04-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

That looks like a front upper shock bolt.

That's funny you say that I have several front upper shock bolts kits that are still brand new and I tried to use one but the hole in the bracket was to small. I guess I could drill the hole in the bracket bigger but I just thought that I shouldn't have to do that.
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**lolife99** · 12-04-2011, 10:44 PM

EDIT:
Just re-read your post about lost hardware.
This is the old style they use to use,...
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Shock-...DisplayId=5366

Buy the correct hardware from Speedway Motors and be done.
Or check out you local auto parts store.

I assume you are using drop rear shocks also?

shawno72 · 12-04-2011, 10:54 PM

Hey lolife that kit from speedway motors looks like it might work. I tried using a bolt and a large nut as a spacer in between the shock and the relocators and it helped a little but it still is at a pretty bad angle. I wish I could post pics from my phone. I will post some pics tomorrow when I get to work.
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12-03-2011, 02:38 PM	#1
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Does this look right to you?? Ok so I just installed my ECE rear shock locators and for some reason it appears that the bottom bolt is not in line with the bottom of the shock mount. Nothing appears to be bent or broken so is this normal or do I have a defective bottom bracket? I thought maybe when they welded the bottom together maybe they welded it crooked but it looks straight. Anyone else run into this problem? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-03-2011, 02:48 PM	#2
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: Does this look right to you?? Did you install the upper mounts too? If your using the original shock mounts for the top this can cause it. Also there should be a spacer between the shock and the the shock mount. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by mgkgmc; 12-03-2011 at 02:57 PM.

12-03-2011, 02:48 PM	#3
tr69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bellflower ca Posts: 370	Re: Does this look right to you?? are those new shocks mine had a metal sleeve that goes inside on the shaft everything else looks ok

12-03-2011, 04:15 PM	#5
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Does this look right to you?? *I have the same issue, decided to swap the lowers side to side and move the shocks to the outside of the frame anyway. Be interesting to see who else had/has this problem and the remedy.*

12-03-2011, 05:39 PM	#8
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Does this look right to you?? Anyone else??? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-03-2011, 06:49 PM	#9
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Does this look right to you?? definitely not right. I will try to get a better pic in the next couple days

12-04-2011, 01:03 PM	#11
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12-03-2011, 07:48 PM	#13
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12-03-2011, 11:30 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Does this look right to you?? call CPP - take a look at the parts in their 5" drop kit - the 2 left most bolts in the second row from the bottom are what ye seek young jedi (I think). http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ck/6572RDK.htm

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Envy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 131	Re: Does this look right to you?? I had the same issue, my kit didnt come with any special hardware. only the bolts to mount the upper brackets to the crossmember.

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12-04-2011, 10:34 PM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Does this look right to you?? That looks like a front upper shock bolt. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-04-2011, 10:44 PM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Does this look right to you?? EDIT: Just re-read your post about lost hardware. This is the old style they use to use,... http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Shock-...DisplayId=5366 Buy the correct hardware from Speedway Motors and be done. Or check out you local auto parts store. I assume you are using drop rear shocks also? Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-04-2011, 10:54 PM	#25
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Does this look right to you?? Hey lolife that kit from speedway motors looks like it might work. I tried using a bolt and a large nut as a spacer in between the shock and the relocators and it helped a little but it still is at a pretty bad angle. I wish I could post pics from my phone. I will post some pics tomorrow when I get to work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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