Question about rear coils?

[Rich 5150 69]

that was the reason for shock # 32207, but even with a proper shock, the angle is to great for the shock to be effective, even one a stock truck..

[fleetsidelarry]

this link mentions another link which I've also added:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ock+relocation

http://talk.classicparts.com/showpos...8&postcount=51

you may run into driveline vibration with this much drop due to unequal u-joint angles so you might want to check and fix while under there

[Rich 5150 69]

Larry I had five inch drop in before, no vibration at all, I changed to four inch drop do to no load carrying capacity, plus the rear mounted tank I installed. I will still move the shocks to the out side of the rame rails as soom as I get mounts made up and installed with pics...

[fleetsidelarry]

hey Rich. I understand. from what I can tell, most people don't have any problem. just thought that while he was under there it might be a good time to check the angles.

And I've thought about redoing my shocks the way you're describing. the "relocator" kit helps a little but there's still a pretty large angle even with just the 3" drop. the regular drop springs are so wimpy I ended up buying an overload bag setup. I was going to share for the OP but haven't found a link yet.

[Rich 5150 69]

For those that want to do they`re own homework, here`s a couple of sites you`ll want. fter doing the search, I bought my shocks on e-bay 26 bucks for both delievered to my door....

http://www.kyb.com/technical/documen...onsSecured.pdf

http://www.monroe.com/assets/downloa...engthSheet.pdf

[Captainfab]

I believe it is No Limit Engineering that makes a kit for relocating the shock to outside the frame.

[Rich 5150 69]

Captfab I did see those mounted on a '65' short bed, they were just ok, but I really did not like the away they were mounted, maybe it was the owner install but they looked as if they had a shock that was way to long, and the mounts looked a little on the weak side, I do have a plan I will get to soon....
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[hop sing]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Just put some air bags on there bud. I replaced my 4" drop coils with 2600 bags and the dual schraders, rides better and I can tow now. With the springs I couldn't tow my small travel trailer ( 2000#).
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is it possible to get pics of ur set up ? thx hop

[LVPhotos]

[LVPhotos]

1962 Shortbox.

[LVPhotos]

Max up. 100psi.

[Rich 5150 69]

LV whats the load rating on those bags....?

[hop sing]

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Thx bro , u wouldn't have of pic installed ? I have only bagged my diesel dodge w/leaf springs , I assume the bag goes inside the coil ? Thx hop
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[LVPhotos]

2140#@100 psi from Ridetech.
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[LVPhotos]

Hop sing I posted full up and full bumpstop down.
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[hop sing]

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

Hop sing I posted full up and full bumpstop down.
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thx bruddah ,,didnt see the pics before this reply was on my i=phone ,,its pretty much like i did my diesel ,i remeber when i use to drag race a friend had a chevelle w/a bag inside coil on one side to cure the twist in the ass end ,,but thx for the education aloha hop