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

[ShortCST]

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.

[kwmech]

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

[ShortCST]

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?

[NGN]

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[NGN]

Originally Posted by NGN

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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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[ShortCST]

Originally Posted by NGN

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

[demian5]

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

[ShortCST]

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

[kaycee]

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

[ShortCST]

Originally Posted by kaycee

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

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.

[hdff]

Originally Posted by ShortCST

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.

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...

[ShortCST]

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

[1968aj]

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

[davischevy]

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

[ShortCST]

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.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by ShortCST

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.

Your stock shocks will bottom out.

[ShortCST]

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.

[GR8-68]

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

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by ShortCST

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.

Call ECE

[ShortCST]

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

Other Larry, does Early Classic sell performance brand shocks?

[NGN]

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.
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NGN

[hewittca]

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.

[Robznob11]

Originally Posted by hewittca

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.

Finally someone hit the nail on the head! Its all about the angle! Relocat them to make them more vertical. The reason you need to get shorter ones is so they operate in the sweet spot and dont bottom out!

[ShortCST]

Originally Posted by hewittca

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.

Thanks Corey. I'm going to try the shorter shocks alone first. If that gives me a really firm ride, then grinding rivets doesn't bother me. It's just drilling new holes or welding that bothers me.

[Robznob11]

Originally Posted by ShortCST

Thanks Corey. I'm going to try the shorter shocks alone first. If that gives me a really firm ride, then grinding rivets doesn't bother me. It's just drilling new holes or welding that bothers me.

Should not be any drilling or welding. An air hammer with chisel makes quick work of rivets