Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*hotrods* · 05-14-2013, 10:04 PM

I did a DJM front 3" coil spring drop and a DJM rear flip kit on my 71 Cheyenne. I've mounted shorted shorks on the rear but it still seems to bottom out and ride rougth. I'm sure that other's have done this and I just need a little of help. I seen were some are doing shock relocators etc. but I would rather ask before buying a bunch of crap that doesn't work!

Square_78 · 05-14-2013, 10:52 PM

Shock relocators work well and give you a little extra travel. Also helps the shock angle. In the front just use stock length shocks. They won't bottom out.
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*hotrods* · 05-15-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

Shock relocators work well and give you a little extra travel. Also helps the shock angle. In the front just use stock length shocks. They won't bottom out.
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Were's the best place to buy them?

**CC69Rat** · 05-15-2013, 11:31 AM

Call Stan at Early Classics. Be sure to tell him you are a board member and he'll give you a discount.

Also, welcome to the board from TN! Awesome 69 brother! I have built several 69's myself. Real RS/Z car? Is it the one with the 632ci ??

GASoline71 · 05-15-2013, 11:35 AM

Did you need to do a frame notch with that rear flip kit? I am asking because I'm thinking of doing the flip kit to the rear of my leaf sprung truck.

Gary

*hotrods* · 05-15-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Call Stan at Early Classics. Be sure to tell him you are a board member and he'll give you a discount.

Also, welcome to the board from TN! Awesome 69 brother! I have built several 69's myself. Real RS/Z car? Is it the one with the 632ci ??

Thanks for the help! I just got off the phone with Stan and there relocator kits are for coils and I have leafs. No the Camaro is not a real RS/Z Car and yes it has the 632

*hotrods* · 05-15-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Did you need to do a frame notch with that rear flip kit? I am asking because I'm thinking of doing the flip kit to the rear of my leaf sprung truck.

Gary

No I didn't have to C notch the frame

GASoline71 · 05-15-2013, 11:55 AM

Thanks!

Gary

BMERDOC · 05-15-2013, 12:22 PM

Did you trim the bump stops?
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*hotrods* · 05-15-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Did you trim the bump stops?
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The new kit came with new bump stops

**lolife99** · 05-15-2013, 12:57 PM

The key for the rear shocks on LEAF spring trucks with a flip kit,... is to try and stand up the rear shocks at a better angle.
There is no bolt on part for this as far as I know.
I have heard of some members re-drilling the upper shock mount and moving the upper shock stud to the new hole.
The other optionis to grind out the upper shock mount rivets and move the entire mount.

If you don't address the shock angle,... the shocks lay too flat, and just pivot on the mounts,... instead of compressing the shock.

**CC69Rat** · 05-15-2013, 01:20 PM

I missed the leaf spring part.

Something about a 600+ ci BB in a 69 Camaro pulled me in a different direction I guess.

cdowns · 05-15-2013, 03:20 PM

have you taken a tape measure and seen exactly how much range of movement that your shocks have when installed?

no_rice · 05-15-2013, 06:06 PM

subscribed... i am in need of doing something with my shocks on the back of my flip kitted leaf setup also...

random question since we are on leafs. how many would be stock on the rear of one of the half tons? mine has 4 leafs each side, but i can squat the backend just by pushing down with my arms and not even lifting myself off the ground...

**lolife99** · 05-15-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by no_rice

subscribed... i am in need of doing something with my shocks on the back of my flip kitted leaf setup also...

random question since we are on leafs. how many would be stock on the rear of one of the half tons? mine has 4 leafs each side, but i can squat the backend just by pushing down with my arms and not even lifting myself off the ground...

With or without shocks installed?

**lolife99** · 05-15-2013, 06:47 PM

Look at this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529

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The first thing I did was relocate the shocks.
After a bit of digging a fellow member mentioned drilling out the hole directly behind the stock mounting stud and bolting on a new one.
I used the step bit to drill out the holes and a stock Monroe mounting stud that came with the new shocks.
I had to buy a replacement 5/16” nut because the ones that came with the stud didn’t thread all the way down and lock washers (which I didn’t initially use and lost one of the nuts).
Bolted up the shocks and voila, I had some suspension travel.

no_rice · 05-15-2013, 08:25 PM

Yep, with some old shocks on. I'm sure they are pretty weak also though. And assuming they are original leafs, they have softened up a lot over the years also...
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05-14-2013, 10:04 PM	#1
hotrods Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 18	Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks I did a DJM front 3" coil spring drop and a DJM rear flip kit on my 71 Cheyenne. I've mounted shorted shorks on the rear but it still seems to bottom out and ride rougth. I'm sure that other's have done this and I just need a little of help. I seen were some are doing shock relocators etc. but I would rather ask before buying a bunch of crap that doesn't work! __________________ 71 SWB Cheyenne BBC (Currently building) 69 Camaro COPO Clone 427 4sp orange 69 Camaro Pro-Touring 632ci, Viper 6 speed, 13" Baer 09 G8 GT Sport grocery getter 04 GTO, Patriot Heads, LSM Roller, 42lb injectors, full length headers, 4400 Stall, 150 Shot, equals 10.40's on street!

05-14-2013, 10:52 PM	#2
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks Shock relocators work well and give you a little extra travel. Also helps the shock angle. In the front just use stock length shocks. They won't bottom out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

05-15-2013, 11:31 AM	#4
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks Call Stan at Early Classics. Be sure to tell him you are a board member and he'll give you a discount. Also, welcome to the board from TN! Awesome 69 brother! I have built several 69's myself. Real RS/Z car? Is it the one with the 632ci ?? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-15-2013, 12:22 PM	#9
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks Did you trim the bump stops? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

05-15-2013, 12:57 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks The key for the rear shocks on LEAF spring trucks with a flip kit,... is to try and stand up the rear shocks at a better angle. There is no bolt on part for this as far as I know. I have heard of some members re-drilling the upper shock mount and moving the upper shock stud to the new hole. The other optionis to grind out the upper shock mount rivets and move the entire mount. If you don't address the shock angle,... the shocks lay too flat, and just pivot on the mounts,... instead of compressing the shock. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-15-2013, 01:20 PM	#12
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks I missed the leaf spring part. Something about a 600+ ci BB in a 69 Camaro pulled me in a different direction I guess. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-15-2013, 03:20 PM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks have you taken a tape measure and seen exactly how much range of movement that your shocks have when installed? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-15-2013, 06:06 PM	#14
no_rice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: nevada iowa Posts: 285	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks subscribed... i am in need of doing something with my shocks on the back of my flip kitted leaf setup also... random question since we are on leafs. how many would be stock on the rear of one of the half tons? mine has 4 leafs each side, but i can squat the backend just by pushing down with my arms and not even lifting myself off the ground...

05-15-2013, 06:47 PM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks Look at this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529 Quote: The first thing I did was relocate the shocks. After a bit of digging a fellow member mentioned drilling out the hole directly behind the stock mounting stud and bolting on a new one. I used the step bit to drill out the holes and a stock Monroe mounting stud that came with the new shocks. I had to buy a replacement 5/16” nut because the ones that came with the stud didn’t thread all the way down and lock washers (which I didn’t initially use and lost one of the nuts). Bolted up the shocks and voila, I had some suspension travel. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-15-2013, 08:25 PM	#17
no_rice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: nevada iowa Posts: 285	Re: Help I lowered my 71 Cheyenne 3/5 and need help with shocks Yep, with some old shocks on. I'm sure they are pretty weak also though. And assuming they are original leafs, they have softened up a lot over the years also... Posted via Mobile Device

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