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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: WHITEDART] #1984052
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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: WHITEDART] #1984149
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I left the bottom of the shocks in the Calvert location on the bars but moved em out up top just like factory but as far as they would go towards the wheels in the same factory channel. Then I drilled an access hole to run a sleeve(like stock)through the sheet metal and used the stock upper shock mount bolt and tightened em up and that`s it..........no welding or extra parts needed. thumbs Are those lowering blocks for mock up or how you run it............?


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: Thumperdart] #1984163
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Yes I run it like that 2in of block..those are steal 1/2 inch each


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: WHITEDART] #1984181
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So much for the "Can`t stack" lowering blocks on a fast car.......... whistling


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: Thumperdart] #1984186
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Originally Posted By Thumperdart
So much for the "Can`t stack" lowering blocks on a fast car.......... whistling


I think he has tested them in the 60' too.


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: 1967dartgt] #1984206
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Running low 9`s I`d say he tested em everywhere......... laugh2


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: Thumperdart] #1984387
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Originally Posted By Thumperdart
So much for the "Can`t stack" lowering blocks on a fast car.......... whistling
. Dom I bought these from John Calvert and they're designed to be stacked car seems to 60 foot better this way I think F


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: WHITEDART] #1984411
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I hate how my car sits w/a 29.5x10.5 MT slick compared to the 29x13.5 QTP`s I`ve always ran so I`ll test these at Irwindale and see how I like em before/IF I switch back and lower it even more......... thumbs


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1984524
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Originally Posted By fullmetaljacket
What are those shock plates? extended shock plates for more travel?
I put those on to give me more shocked options. Also allows me to use a longer shock


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: WHITEDART] #1984548
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Roger shocker that.
I ask because I'm fabricating a set out of Titanium with an extended shoulder like yours for longer shocks.

Re: rear shock relocate [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1984724
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Mount the shocks in front of the axle tubes


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: LA360] #1984731
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Is there a performance advantage seems like it would make it really hard to get to the adjuster. My car is fairly low


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: WHITEDART] #1984765
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Leave the shocks out back. You're right as far as the ease of adjustment. Also, it puts more weight (although minimal) to the rear of the vehicle. Putting the shocks in front would be better for a rally type of car, where you want as much weight as possible inside of the wheelbase for stability. In back of the axle also gives them a little better protection from road debris.


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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: WHITEDART] #1985317
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Originally Posted By WHITEDART
Is there a performance advantage seems like it would make it really hard to get to the adjuster. My car is fairly low


More control, you're on the pinion side and the shock can control it's movement. Any decently fast Leaf Spring car will run this set up. The fast guys have track times and data to back it up.


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I mounted mine in front of the diff.
Best 60' was a 1.21



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Re: rear shock relocate [Re: WHITEDART] #1985331
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Originally Posted By WHITEDART
Is there a performance advantage seems like it would make it really hard to get to the adjuster. My car is fairly low


What ever the percentage of change there is(from the
rear to the front) the shock has to be that much stronger
to control the diff
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