Shock relocation kit?

[grs]

If I lower the rear of my 64, 4 inches do I need to put a shock relocation kit on it? And an adjustable tracking arm?

[lolife99]

I say 5" or 6" drop needs them.
Never done a 4" drop.
Look at your shock angles when you are done and check if the rearend is still centered in the frame.
That will tell you the real answer.

[grs]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I say 5" or 6" drop needs them.
Never done a 4" drop.
Look at your shock angles when you are done and check if the rearend is still centered in the frame.
That will tell you the real answer.

Thanks

[SCOTI]

I would do the relocating brackets if the 4" drop is w/just springs. Blocks & springs I wouldn't bother.

[grs]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I would do the relocating brackets if the 4" drop is w/just springs. Blocks & springs I wouldn't bother.

Why doesn't blocks, and springs need relocation brackets if it is 4 inches lower?

[grs]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I would do the relocating brackets if the 4" drop is w/just springs. Blocks & springs I wouldn't bother.

Why doesn't blocks, and springs need relocation brackets if it is 4 inches lower?

[67stepper]

How about if you replaced the stock shocks with lowering shocks do you still need the reloctation kit?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 67stepper

How about if you replaced the stock shocks with lowering shocks do you still need the reloctation kit?

Originally Posted by grs

Why doesn't blocks, and springs need relocation brackets if it is 4 inches lower?

Shorter shocks = possible less travel regardless of actual available travel. Relocating the mounts allows better angles & more travel. Aftermarket shorter shocks can (and will) work. But, OE replacement shocks would still be easier should there ever be a need to replace or upgrade. You always want the most travel possible w/any shock or spring for the best possible ride.

Drop blocks in a truck-arm application don't impact shock travel since they only alter the position of the rear end housing.