low2001gmc

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As stated. I am in the process of repainting my truck and the bed is going to be removed for a lil custom work and repainting chassis so i am considering relocating the rear shocks while it is the best time.

i am wondering how some of you who have done this did it?;
how it has benefited you (examples of improved 1.60 times would be nice)?; how it affected ride quality?;
do you feel it was worth it?

any pics and information will be greatly appreciated....

Blown06

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Very worth while mod in my book. The shocks effectiveness is directly related to the angle at which it is mounted. For example if a shock is mounted perfectly up and down or 0* then it will be 100% effective, if it is mounted at a 45* angle it is then only 50% effective and so on. You will notice an improvement in ride quality.


Regarding the improvement in 60', that depends on other factors. If the truck hooks 100% now, it can't hook better than 100%. Also will depend on the shock you use and the adjustments if available. I have no personal experience with non-adjustable "street/stock" type shocks relocated on a truck, but I can't imagine that it would hurt it.

Here is a good thread with lots of pics

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=441078

low2001gmc

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thanx bro. Very helpful and confirmed my thoughts. My build nothin fancy like yours and never will but just lil things i wanna do to it to improve launch performance and even ride quality a lil.

bigboy576103

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Did the relocation and put lil stiffer shocks under my wifes truck and made a big difference.. no track times but it dont seem like it leans the the right under acceleration like it did before, it goes stright back and hooks decent.

JoeyGC5

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I cut the crossmembers out and used a 3by5 crossmember for better weight and frame strength in front of the fuel cell. QA1's from Blown06

Blown06

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Pretty cool seeing my old shocks there.

JoeyGC5

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Heres updated pics with the 14 bolt swap

Blown06

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Good work!

bullygoat

A little side track, what 14 bolt and brakes did you use for your setup? It looks nice.

JoeyGC5

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9.5" semi floater. I used the stock 01 backing plates, calipers, and rotors. The axle shaft flanges had 3/16" turned off the wheel mounting diameter and A 2-3/8" spacer was used to get the correct caliper location. I had to rotate the passenger side 90 degrees to not have the parking brake cable go over the leaf spring.