Denny Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Trying to install rear shocks on my 70 ss, been a long time since old ones were removed .Looks like there are 2 locations for the bottom bolt tryed both but seems like the rear end is to far forward .The top mounting location puts the shock at a bind and sever angle. I do have my frame off the car on jack stands with no weight on the frame not sure if that. makes a dif or not. any advice appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Is the rear end attached to the frame? It may be hanging to low for everything to line up properly. I believe mine only has one hole on the rear end it is pretty low on the bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Pics?!? Two nut and bolt holes for the top (frame) towards the back of the frame and one bolt/stud hole on the rear end itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 The differential tends to swing forward in the control arms when hanging from the frame..... And if your driveshaft is off, it's even more. If you put a floor jack under the "pumpkin" you can bring it back up to where it sits when on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 thanks guys I,m hoping thats the problem ,the frame is on jackstands with no weight on the frame and the rearend is sorta just hanging by the upper and lower trailing arms no motor ,tranny or driveshaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Have you tried putting the floor jack under the rear end and start jacking until it starts to lift the frame off the jack stands. If it still doesn't line up, with the jack still in place, try simulating weight on the frame by wrapping a tie down/ratch-it strap around the frame and rear end then tighten it up..... just a suggestion, not sure if it will work. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I don’t know what the big upper hole is for on yours, my little upper hole is for the shock protector plate, which you already have installed. My 70 rearend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Use the bottom hole for the shock mount, there is a bushing/spacer that goes in there. Looks like someone drilled that other hole thinking maybe they could get more lift out of air shocks or something like that. Your frame and rear end do look pretty nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Agree with what Dennis and Steve said, lower hole for the shock on the rear end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I've never seen the upper holes on a bracket like that..... Maybe someone's attempt at an aftermarket suspension upgrade ???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Or he had REALLY big rear tires..... ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 For what it's worth, the angle of the lower shock mount hole as it relates to the stud that goes through the bottom shock mount is always off. That said, it shouldn't be enough that it prevents you from pushing the two together. I would put the stud into the rear end mounting hole, tighten it up, and then push the shock over the stud. It should be a bit easier that way because there will be just a bit of 'give' in the rubber insulator on the shock body. Of course, mount the top two nuts/bolts first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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