Front shock relocate

Snoplow - I think I have exactly what you are looking for but unfortunately I can't find the build pics. I can go out in the garage and get some pics of the completed setup that will probably get you what you need.

ill take all the info i can get!!

Ok, just an FYI the upper shock mount is basically in a good position for my setup but the lower shock mount could have been moved closer to the LCA and closer to the pivot point of the LCA to avoid being hit by the tire while turning. Also the lower shock mount was done in this fashion because the LCA was already chrome plated. Also by adding a spacer between the LCA and the forward facing strut rod I gained additional clearance for the center link to move side to side w/o rubbing when layed out.

Hope this helps.

linn that much angle doesnt affect the ride?

Those are some pretty heavy duty Monroe shocks (don't remember for what) but as long as the mounts don't bind much they work just fine. I have tried shocks that have a stud at the top at approximately the same angle as what is pictured above and it does not work as well (binds / bends to much). As for ride quality it is not bad considering how STIFF the front springs are.

My daughters truck has the shocks pretty much set up the same way with RE-6 bags and it is a blast to drive - very smooth! Only difference is the LCA mount is welded to the LCA.

FYI, the rear shocks on my truck are mounted almost flat and they work just fine

If you triangulate your lca it is very simple to build shock mounts off of them

Heres a couple of pictures of how we did the shocks on my truck. The shocks are off a stock S10, Im changing them to a more ridgid shock because my tires are wearing on the insides real bad from the tires bowing in when i hit a bump.



Its about halfway down the page. Hope this helps a little!

thanks guys. i was thinking that the extra angle might be a bit much, but seems that everyone is kind of running like that anyways. thanks guys!!

The shocks are not as effective being at an angle as they would be straight up and down, but anything under a 30 degree angle is acceptable for the shock to work effectively.

nice! will have to rememberhat. thanks for the help guys!