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09-15-2019, 10:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Lemmon, South Dakota
Posts: 2
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Rear shock relocation question!
I just lowered my 1970 and I am wondering if I can re-use the upper shock mounts, punch the rivets out and mount them in a different location to give the rear shocks a more vertical position. Preferably leaving the lower mounts on the bottom of the control arm. Has anyone done this or is it easiest to just buy a relocation kit?
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09-15-2019, 10:52 PM
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Senior Member
 Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Colfax-California
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Re: Rear shock relocation question!
I did that very thing years ago. I moved the hole down one side and then trimmed the rest. Then bolted it back up.
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09-16-2019, 01:28 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Portland Oregon
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Re: Rear shock relocation question!
Welcome aboard! Here is a link with some information on making new mounts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451200 How much is your truck lowered? Go to the search box above and search for rear relocation, click the 67-72 bottom and there is a good chance someone in the past has done what kwmech did and posted it. Good luck
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help.  RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
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09-16-2019, 09:46 PM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Portland Oregon
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Re: Rear shock relocation question!
I just so happen to be in the process of replacing the factory upper shock mounts. So I thought I would post one of the the mounts I made with the factory mount to show what is possible no matter which way you go.
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
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09-16-2019, 11:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Lemmon, South Dakota
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Re: Rear shock relocation question!
Thanks for the input guys, my truck got lowered 7 inches, I'll see what I can muster up.
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09-17-2019, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Lake Forest, CA
Posts: 2,178
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Re: Rear shock relocation question!
For the best positioning, go with the ones that mount them at the rear of the trailing arm. 60-62 had that factory, and its the best mounting for shock angle and performance.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444925
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09-17-2019, 12:15 AM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Portland Oregon
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Re: Rear shock relocation question!
With seven inches of drop I think you have to go to the rear style mount like demain5 recommended.
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
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09-17-2019, 09:02 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Alcoa;Tn
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Re: Rear shock relocation question!
Go to NOLIMIT.net and get their relocation kit.You wont be dissapointed. I did their panhard bar at the same time and It was day and night differance.Didnt drive like the same truck.Now to get started on their Wide Ride front and Fat Bar rear kit for daughters 70 swb. Good looking parts!Just bought the parts now have to get over mini strokes I didnt have planed.Build thread to follow.
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09-17-2019, 10:27 AM
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Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: Rear shock relocation question!
Here is a link for info on your shocks.
The No Limit relocater kit is awesome. I have it on my 71 and plan to order one for my daughters 68 we are building now. Rob is a member here as well and a sponsor.  http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=712999
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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