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oldblue1968chevy · 12-29-2010, 07:33 PM

See what I did?

I was planning on making them, then a quick swap onto my truck, Now I guess i'll have to butcher the 1 off my truck also

oldblue1968chevy · 12-29-2010, 07:38 PM

If I line em up back to back the shock eye holes dont line up

oldblue1968chevy · 12-30-2010, 11:40 PM

Ok, got another bracket and got the tops done! The rivits took me nearly the afternoon!!! HUGE PITA FOR 4 RIVITS! I hate em

I havent started the bottoms yet. Is it ok if the metal tears (gonna put em in a 22ton press) But it looks like the metal will tear @ the curves. Did yours? I couldnt tell from the pix.

SCOTI · 12-31-2010, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Ok, got another bracket and got the tops done! The rivits took me nearly the afternoon!!! HUGE PITA FOR 4 RIVITS! I hate em

I havent started the bottoms yet. Is it ok if the metal tears (gonna put em in a 22ton press) But it looks like the metal will tear @ the curves. Did yours? I couldnt tell from the pix.

No, they should not tear. Just work them a little @ a time until flat. The hard part is done.... nice job so far.

mcbassin · 02-16-2011, 09:57 AM

Scoti,

I am going to do this cheap modification. What shocks do you need to run shorter versions of the original? I have 5" drop in the rear. I assume I have to get a way shorter shock?
Another question. On the upper mounts are the left and right the same or semmetrical until the tabs are trimmed off? thanks.

SCOTI · 02-16-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Scoti,

I am going to do this cheap modification. What shocks do you need to run shorter versions of the original? I have 5" drop in the rear. I assume I have to get a way shorter shock?
Another question. On the upper mounts are the left and right the same or semmetrical until the tabs are trimmed off? thanks.

There is a F/R to each bracket.
When I do this mod, I used standard, off the shelf shocks as my drops use lowering blocks (lowering blocks on truck arm set-ups have no negative impact on shock travel).

oldblue1968chevy · 02-16-2011, 08:44 PM

There is a thread somewhere for the KYB ECE shocks but you can get the # to order them at your parts store..

mcbassin · 03-04-2011, 10:56 PM

I got the rest of my mounts done finally today. I had to use a rosebud torch and big hammer to flatten mine. Then I made some gusset/ribs to mount on the bottom of it to take the place of the originals that were flattened. I thought it might make it stiffer.
Thanks again Scoti for the great idea! I'm now trying to figure out my track bar and relocation mount. Here are some pics:

SCOTI · 03-05-2011, 03:17 AM

Nice. How much drop do you have? That helps determine what you need for the Panhard bar mounts.

mcbassin · 03-06-2011, 02:36 PM

I'm using 5 inch lower springs. I like the idea of building my own adjustable super track bar kit like some of the after market companies make.
Posted via Mobile Device

SCOTI · 03-06-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I'm using 5 inch lower springs. I like the idea of building my own adjustable super track bar kit like some of the after market companies make.
Posted via Mobile Device

Some of the stuff being built by 'aftermarket companies' resembles stuff built by our members too

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oldblue1968chevy · 03-06-2011, 08:05 PM

There is a thread right now about homade adj panhards.

crakarjax · 03-06-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

There is a thread right now about homade adj panhards.

Link?

SCOTI · 03-06-2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crakarjax

Link?

The FAQ section of the forum is in the info section. Click the 'truck tech' selection.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450565

VA72C10 · 09-26-2012, 03:53 PM

bringing this great thread back up ttt...going to do this for my shop truck!

HotRod C/10 · 10-04-2012, 02:03 AM

Great work!

12-29-2010, 07:33 PM	#26
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: OE Shock Relocators See what I did? I was planning on making them, then a quick swap onto my truck, Now I guess i'll have to butcher the 1 off my truck also Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-29-2010, 07:38 PM	#27
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: OE Shock Relocators If I line em up back to back the shock eye holes dont line up __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-30-2010, 11:40 PM	#28
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: OE Shock Relocators Ok, got another bracket and got the tops done! The rivits took me nearly the afternoon!!! HUGE PITA FOR 4 RIVITS! I hate em I havent started the bottoms yet. Is it ok if the metal tears (gonna put em in a 22ton press) But it looks like the metal will tear @ the curves. Did yours? I couldnt tell from the pix. Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-16-2011, 09:57 AM	#30
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: OE Shock Relocators Scoti, I am going to do this cheap modification. What shocks do you need to run shorter versions of the original? I have 5" drop in the rear. I assume I have to get a way shorter shock? Another question. On the upper mounts are the left and right the same or semmetrical until the tabs are trimmed off? thanks. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 02-16-2011 at 09:59 AM.

02-16-2011, 08:44 PM	#32
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: OE Shock Relocators There is a thread somewhere for the KYB ECE shocks but you can get the # to order them at your parts store.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-04-2011, 10:56 PM	#33
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: OE Shock Relocators I got the rest of my mounts done finally today. I had to use a rosebud torch and big hammer to flatten mine. Then I made some gusset/ribs to mount on the bottom of it to take the place of the originals that were flattened. I thought it might make it stiffer. Thanks again Scoti for the great idea! I'm now trying to figure out my track bar and relocation mount. Here are some pics: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 03-04-2011 at 10:59 PM.

03-05-2011, 03:17 AM	#34
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: OE Shock Relocators Nice. How much drop do you have? That helps determine what you need for the Panhard bar mounts. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-06-2011, 02:36 PM	#35
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: OE Shock Relocators I'm using 5 inch lower springs. I like the idea of building my own adjustable super track bar kit like some of the after market companies make. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-06-2011, 08:05 PM	#37
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: OE Shock Relocators There is a thread right now about homade adj panhards. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-26-2012, 03:53 PM	#40
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: OE Shock Relocators bringing this great thread back up ttt...going to do this for my shop truck! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-04-2012, 02:03 AM	#41
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: OE Shock Relocators Great work! __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)



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