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STPrider · 03-13-2013, 09:36 PM

Hi guys, I know there are countless threads about this, but just wanted some info on exactly what I should be getting. So I got the porterbuilt trailing arms (1" drop version) and will need to relocate my shocks. The trailing arms point the shocks behind the crossmember, I thought that was pretty odd. A lot of the kits look like a reshaped version of the stock upper shock mounts. Sorry for the bad pictures. The pictures are aired out on 20" wheels (315 tires, 35 profile) with a 3" notch. Thanks!

**lolife99** · 03-15-2013, 01:07 PM

Can you get some better pics?

You need a new upper mount.
I would call Porterbuilt and get his shock relocators.
http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.com/?p=203

A better option is to get their rear shocks and shock bars:
http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.com/?p=214

STPrider · 03-15-2013, 01:10 PM

I'm going there tonight, Ill try to get some better pictures! that crossmember looks like it would be perfect. Thanks!

PBFAB.COM · 03-15-2013, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STPrider

I'm going there tonight, Ill try to get some better pictures! that crossmember looks like it would be perfect. Thanks!

Let us know how we can help. The trailing arms are designed to be used with our upper and lower shock bars... not with the factory locations.

Nate

STPrider · 03-16-2013, 08:41 AM

Thanks! I emailed Dave, and I'll be getting the shock bar.

03-13-2013, 09:36 PM	#1
STPrider Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chilliwack, BC Posts: 136	shock relocation question Hi guys, I know there are countless threads about this, but just wanted some info on exactly what I should be getting. So I got the porterbuilt trailing arms (1" drop version) and will need to relocate my shocks. The trailing arms point the shocks behind the crossmember, I thought that was pretty odd. A lot of the kits look like a reshaped version of the stock upper shock mounts. Sorry for the bad pictures. The pictures are aired out on 20" wheels (315 tires, 35 profile) with a 3" notch. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ '71 GMC pickup; "Ashley,"

03-15-2013, 01:07 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: shock relocation question Can you get some better pics? You need a new upper mount. I would call Porterbuilt and get his shock relocators. http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.com/?p=203 A better option is to get their rear shocks and shock bars: http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.com/?p=214 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-15-2013, 01:10 PM	#3
STPrider Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chilliwack, BC Posts: 136	Re: shock relocation question I'm going there tonight, Ill try to get some better pictures! that crossmember looks like it would be perfect. Thanks! __________________ '71 GMC pickup; "Ashley,"

03-16-2013, 08:41 AM	#5
STPrider Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chilliwack, BC Posts: 136	Re: shock relocation question Thanks! I emailed Dave, and I'll be getting the shock bar. __________________ '71 GMC pickup; "Ashley,"



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