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bsampson · 05-11-2017, 10:41 PM

When lowering the vehicle, the rear shocks are put at a sharper angle than they were designed for. Only a small part of the stroke is used, and this reduces their effectiveness.

There are 2 types of relocations kits (that I know about).

1) Standard - Most common type offered by CPP, Early Classic Engineering (ECE), Performance Online (POL), etc. Makes the shock more vertical, and more effective. Requires shorter shocks.
2) No-Limit Engineering Style - moves the shock behind the axle to lengthen the stroke more. I believe these use stock length shocks.

05-11-2017, 10:41 PM	#7
bsampson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central IL Posts: 63	Re: 4/6" drop on a 71 C10 SWB need a C-notch? When lowering the vehicle, the rear shocks are put at a sharper angle than they were designed for. Only a small part of the stroke is used, and this reduces their effectiveness. There are 2 types of relocations kits (that I know about). 1) Standard - Most common type offered by CPP, Early Classic Engineering (ECE), Performance Online (POL), etc. Makes the shock more vertical, and more effective. Requires shorter shocks. 2) No-Limit Engineering Style - moves the shock behind the axle to lengthen the stroke more. I believe these use stock length shocks.