Normspeed Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 When you install the brackets to relocate the upper front shock mounts, is it necessary to go to a different shock, other than stock? My car is lowered a little, has new shocks all around, handles much better, but still sort of floats at freeway speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58prostreet Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I put the shock relocation brackets on my 52 wayfarer. They came from fatman along with dropped spindles....I think that was a 3" drop, and they recommended a shock for a mid 80's to early nineties chevy/gmc pu. I got NAPA 94005 shocks and they installed midway thru the travel.Can't tell u how they perform cause i wrecked it after maybe 20 miles of under 45 mph....NAPA box also has 33033 on it. U can go on line and see what application that is... Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 My kit is designed to use a Napa shock which has sufficient travel to match the travel of the car's suspension. Since you control the mounting point of the upper eye I suppose you could use the shocks you have, but you would want to confirm their travel length beforehand. The other thing to consider is the oem shocks are probably not very effective when anchored to the frame since they never dampened anything but the suspension itself, not the car. The heavier roll and weight against the re-mounted shock would argue for a heavier duty shock than stock oem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims50chrysler Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Here is the information for those napa shocks...I looked under 1986 chev 1/2 ton. (I need a set as well) Jim Item#: RR 94005 Price: $25.99 tax and shipping not included Disclaimer: The stated price may vary from the in store price and may change at anytime. Attributes: Features & Benefits:"Response shock absorbers are nitrogen gas charged and feature velocity sensitive valving and all weather fluid which offers improved comfort at an economical price." Upper Mount:Loop Type 5/8" x 1 5/16" Lower Mount:Loop Type 12MM x 1 1/2" Compressed Length:10.125" Extended length:14.625" Travel Length:4.500" Dust Shield:Yes Parts Pack(s) #:P19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1949P17BC Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 What is the benefit to moving the mounting location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims50chrysler Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 The shocks from factory were mounted between the upper and lower controll arms, both these move so with the shock mounted in between them the shock would provide very little dampening, now with the shock mounted between the lower controll arm and the frame the shock has something solid to back it up and allow it to work properly. Hope this helps Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 this is the relocation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.P_46 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Has anyone tried an adjustible shock (something that's really stiff) in the stock location? It seems that a stiff acting shock in the stock location (going thru a short arc) would act like the relocated one? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 I think the hangup might be finding such a shock that still has the correct ends and extended/compressed length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Chyrsler used this setup for many many years...their front suspension was ahead of its time..and I will say this..if your current stock suspension is equipted with a good quality shock absorber and driven in normal fashion the dampening is most sufficient. However, should you do any upgrade in say brakes, steering, eninge power and start driving the car more in line with a sportier car..then you will benefit from the shock location...my 54 was a spongy soft road wandering beast..the shock had done a lot to tame the animal...getting rid of these @$#%^&*&*^ bias WWW's will take care of the rest of the bad manner and greatly inprove the look of the vehicle at the same time..these are 4" wall and the optional for that year was 2 11/16"..a 1 inch white wall would be fantastic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I think you're right Tim. Today I did 80 miles or so on the freeways. At 55 or 60 it does OK, but at realistic freeway speeds of 70 to 75 it really floats. Doesn't feel dangerous but ya gotta keep an eye on it. That's with new Monroe front shocks and a new set of good radials too. I think if I have any money left after Christmas, yeah right, I might look into a relocation kit and shocks for it. BTW, today I found out exactly how much gas my 53 wagon tank holds. As I was pulling into a gas station, it ran out. (1/4 on the guage ). I coasted to the pumps. It took exactly 15 gallons, that's one more than I thought it held. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims50chrysler Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Thats way too close to pushing for my liken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Me too. I carry a 1 1/2 gallon reserve in back but I'd rather not have to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatS.... Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I had a '50 Canadian Dodge many years ago and did the shock relocation kit from Mr. Street Rod. It was amazing the difference it made. It was like a new car. The single best modification that was made and one that will for sure be part of my '49 Chrysler's equipment. Well worth the money and time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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