Shock mount relocation

[Arthur1947]

Before I put my front clip on I would like to relocate my shock perches. I heard from many of the forum members this was a worthwhile upgrade. Any idea how much this would cost and the most reliable source. I believe someone on this forum makes a kit. I tried contacting mr. street Rod via telephone but it seems impossible. Pictures are always helpful.

Best.

ARTHUR

[Robin (UK)]

Hi Arthur,

Charlie Akers can now supply the kit.

I have just ordered from him.

Send him a message to: olddaddy@tampabay.rr.com

Good luck.

Robin.

[Don Coatney]

Arthur;

This picture is not my car as I have not yet done the relocation.

[BobT-47P15]

As has also been stated, simply installing new gas shocks in place of the old oil filled ones makes a noticeable difference. I have not relocated the mounts and can tell some difference in ride and handling.

[Young Ed]

I never drove my car with the old shocks but it seems fine to me with all new gas ones.

[littleman]

I've relocated, and I'm a beliver. Just my HO

AL

[Kirby D34]

Arthur I relocated my shocks about two years ago using mr street rod kit. the cost was about $180 plus shipping, was not hard to do. just like the picture Don Coatney posted.

Kirby

[SonomaJim]

Arthur,

I got my upper shock mounts as part of a kit with dropped spindles and disk brake conversion from PlyDo, so don't know the cost of the mounts alone. Unlike the ones shown in Don's picture, where the bracket is attached to a plate which is welded to the side of the frame, the brackets I got had no such plate, are notched to overlap the frame top slightly and are welded directly to the frame top and side. I've just installed them to the stripped frame so have not had a chance to judge any improvement, and the car won't be drivable for another year.

Jim

[Arthur1947]

Oh man! Decisions decisions! I really should have considered this before reassembling the front end. I could always give the gas shocks a try and if I'm not happy with them convert things over when I switch over to disc brakes. I guess I'll have to sleep on it.

Best.

ARTHUR