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Terry'sToy · 11-29-2002, 11:20 AM

just curious as I'm about to relocate mine outside the frame to help stop the sway I'm getting from my camper. It's either do this or use air bags but I don't know of a company that makes bags to fit anymore. Airlift stopped making the ones that went in the coil for our trucks.
Thanks
Terry.

vfrdude · 11-29-2002, 12:02 PM

Have you installed a rear sway bar yet???? That would be the way to go - I don't think reloacting the shocks are going to get you anything as far as sway...

hanssolo · 11-29-2002, 12:44 PM

I've often thought about welding on a 2nd set of shock mounts on just for a smoother ride.

Terry'sToy · 11-29-2002, 04:12 PM

I have thought of doing a rear swaybar, but for some reason I thought they weren't that great on coil rear trucks. I was thinking of relocating the shocks to the outside of the frame, thinking that it would control the sway better than where they are on the inside of the frame on that odd angle.

wnc mountain · 11-29-2002, 04:19 PM

I don't think you would see much difference moving the shocks. A sway bar would be the way to go.

Jesse 67 c-10 · 11-30-2002, 12:54 AM

Moving the shocks out would definatly help! think of trying to hold up a top heavy weight with your hands close together, now move them to the outer extremes of the weight, much easier to keep balanced! for the best handling the shocks should be straight up and down to the axle movement and as close to the wheels as possible. Things to think about though, you need to make sure your shocks have the right amount of travel so they don't bottom out, also adjustable ones would be great since most shocks are tuned somewhat to the original application, changing the position would increase the effect the shocks have on the axle movement, could end up with a harsh ride if the shocks are too stiff, also they won't last long with a lot of road spray in the wrong position. A setup like this may keep you from needing a sway bar, a lot lighter than a sway bar too! and if you still want more swaybar mounts could be incorporated into your shock mounts somehow. Go for it! I know I will someday when I have time and money!
Good Luck
Jesse

Alexis · 11-30-2002, 01:00 AM

this might help, Drag bags

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...43&prmenbr=361

Slammed67 · 11-30-2002, 02:27 AM

Shocks really don't handle the weight though..... that's what the springs do. Shocks just control the rebound of the spring. I also don't think relocating them would help.

hanssolo · 11-30-2002, 09:56 AM

Rear sway bars are almost a must on coil suspension. I'm suprised the factory did'nt put one on yours. Leafs bend in a line but coils can rotate to a certain degree.

Terry'sToy · 12-01-2002, 11:32 AM

Thanks again for all the answers. Maybe I'll look into a sway bar, or I'll get inventive and let ya know how it goes.
Terry

11-29-2002, 11:20 AM	#1
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Does anyone have pics of shocks relocated on truck? just curious as I'm about to relocate mine outside the frame to help stop the sway I'm getting from my camper. It's either do this or use air bags but I don't know of a company that makes bags to fit anymore. Airlift stopped making the ones that went in the coil for our trucks. Thanks Terry. __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

11-29-2002, 12:02 PM	#2
vfrdude Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oakley, Ca. USA Posts: 137	Have you installed a rear sway bar yet???? That would be the way to go - I don't think reloacting the shocks are going to get you anything as far as sway... __________________ Rudy Fierros '95 Honda VFR750F Used to have a '71 Chevy Stepside, Guards Red, Lowered 4" rear, 3" front, White Oak bed wood, 700R4 w/373 gears until some low life stole it!

11-29-2002, 12:44 PM	#3
hanssolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: central Ill. USA Posts: 447	I've often thought about welding on a 2nd set of shock mounts on just for a smoother ride. __________________ 69 C10 longbed: 357c.i. /TH400/3.73s/AC/ beige primer/saving $ for paint ______________________________

11-29-2002, 04:12 PM	#4
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	I have thought of doing a rear swaybar, but for some reason I thought they weren't that great on coil rear trucks. I was thinking of relocating the shocks to the outside of the frame, thinking that it would control the sway better than where they are on the inside of the frame on that odd angle. __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

11-29-2002, 04:19 PM	#5
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	I don't think you would see much difference moving the shocks. A sway bar would be the way to go. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

11-30-2002, 12:54 AM	#6
Jesse 67 c-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 599	Moving the shocks out would definatly help! think of trying to hold up a top heavy weight with your hands close together, now move them to the outer extremes of the weight, much easier to keep balanced! for the best handling the shocks should be straight up and down to the axle movement and as close to the wheels as possible. Things to think about though, you need to make sure your shocks have the right amount of travel so they don't bottom out, also adjustable ones would be great since most shocks are tuned somewhat to the original application, changing the position would increase the effect the shocks have on the axle movement, could end up with a harsh ride if the shocks are too stiff, also they won't last long with a lot of road spray in the wrong position. A setup like this may keep you from needing a sway bar, a lot lighter than a sway bar too! and if you still want more swaybar mounts could be incorporated into your shock mounts somehow. Go for it! I know I will someday when I have time and money! Good Luck Jesse __________________ Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power.

11-30-2002, 01:00 AM	#7
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	this might help, Drag bags http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...43&prmenbr=361

11-30-2002, 02:27 AM	#8
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Shocks really don't handle the weight though..... that's what the springs do. Shocks just control the rebound of the spring. I also don't think relocating them would help. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

11-30-2002, 09:56 AM	#9
hanssolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: central Ill. USA Posts: 447	Rear sway bars are almost a must on coil suspension. I'm suprised the factory did'nt put one on yours. Leafs bend in a line but coils can rotate to a certain degree. __________________ 69 C10 longbed: 357c.i. /TH400/3.73s/AC/ beige primer/saving $ for paint ______________________________

12-01-2002, 11:32 AM	#10
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Thanks again for all the answers. Maybe I'll look into a sway bar, or I'll get inventive and let ya know how it goes. Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's



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