BRP rear shock relocation kit and suspension setup anyone install one?

[jorgezee1]

EDIT: This is for a 69 camaro

I am starting back up on my build and I would like to get some help with building and setting up my suspension. I am sure there are better combinations, but this is what I felt to be the best choice for me. not looking to be the badest out there, just have a nice ride. this is what I have so far.

New OER subframe my OEM one was tweaked bad. since I bought 2 used ones which turned out to be bad I gave up and bought a reproduction.

Global West upper and lower arms
Global West body bushings
Global West subframe connectors
DSE 2" drop coil springs
DSE 3" drop leaf springs - GW bushings
73 Nova 8.5 rearend rebuilt with posi 373 gears
BRP rear shock relocation kit
89 Z/28 quick ratio steering box - new steering components

Front brakes - C5 brakes using the C4 13" rotor and speedtech adapters
Rear Brakes - BRP spacer, ls1 camaro rear disc brakes with corvette calipers
Kore 3 - brake conversion lines

Engine - LS1 with LS6 cam and 243 heads carb setup T56
BRP LS1 conversion motor and transmission mounts
Spectra gas tank

Still need the swaybar and shocks, master cylinder, brake booster - going with the corvette setup. Still need alot more but trying to build it little by little.

So my first set of questions.

Has anyone installed the BRP setup before? what shocks did you use for the rear and the front? Does anyone have a similar setup that has any pointers for me?

Installation Guide:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B2o_fzuqo6eLZjlSbTBZQ3M4NTQ

Kit:

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[jorgezee1]

does anyone have any suggestions?

[brownz]

I would also like to know. Looking for a relocation kit for my 72 Nova

[JKnight]

I don't see the shock relocation kit on BRP's website, but I'm guessing this is an upper shock mount that connects between the factory frame rails?

I'm guessing it's a Camaro but please clarify for us what year and model of car you're working on.

[jorgezee1]

correct. it is a bar that goes in between the frame rails. I am using it on a 69 camaro. I will post pics of the unit and try to hold it in place where it needs to be to give everyone an idea of how it looks. it is not on thier website. I spoke to Jeff he mentioned they were going to redo the site soon and have it on it.


here are a few links I have found on the kit.

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170847

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?51009-Need-help-finding-a-rear-shock

I also spoke to Koni tech department about this, and ask for some opinions and they recommended this shock but it all depends on my final ride height. they also mentioned if I used this shock I would have to bore the holes out a bit in order to make it work.

http://www.ajusa.com/KONI-8040-1027-Special-DClassic-Shock-Absorber-a1c3aa.html?gclid=CLaYj_2OsbMCFROnPAodXyAATw

[jorgezee1]

After buying the kit so many more questions came to me, BRP say's the shock will be under 20 deg of tilt in and they said the factory is about 8 deg. also the shock will now be moved up in front of the axle instead of staggered. I talked to BRP about this as well as other vendors and I am so confused now and have even more questions. is the angle to much for the shock? will I have wheel hop with non staggered shocks? even if i am using the 3" DSE 175lbs leaf springs. the kit is bolt in and requires to drill a few holes in the rear frame rails, should i reinforce the rails after drilling them? I will post pictures and the install pdf when i get a chance later today or tomorrow morning. if you have any input it will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jorge

[hifi875]

I have this system on my 69. It works, don't have any wheel hop, but will break the tires loose real easy(5.3ls w/heads/cam/intake). I guess i am satisfied with it, it hasn't broke or anything. but am going to put on rear suspension i bought off of kevin miller, so unitil then i don't have anything to compare it to.

[jorgezee1]

I have this system on my 69. It works, don't have any wheel hop, but will break the tires loose real easy(5.3ls w/heads/cam/intake). I guess i am satisfied with it, it hasn't broke or anything. but am going to put on rear suspension i bought off of kevin miller, so unitil then i don't have anything to compare it to.

Great to hear, did you do the install or have a shop do it? what shock do you use and what leaf setup are you running/drop? any info you can provide will help.

Thanks,

[JKnight]

I can't comment on the angle of the shocks being too much or too little, but this definitely sounds like you need to install the bar before shopping for shocks. Everyone's spring/ride height and lower shock mount combination is going to make a big difference in what length shock you select.

For mounting the bar, does the kit come with shoulder bolts that will keep you from squishing the frame rail when you torque it down? If not, I would suggest getting some and drilling your hole sizes appropriately. See Todd's (Vegas69) Payback thread for the section about mounting his swaybar for more detail.

[hifi875]

I didn't install it a shop did it for me. Shock length? Idk

[jorgezee1]

I didn't install it a shop did it for me. Shock length? Idk

if you have time or could, please post a pic or a part number of the shocks.


Pics and installation guide have been added

[jorgezee1]

fixed link to pdf.

The installation is straight forward just looking for some feedback from anyone who has it. also any other kit you recommend.

Thanks,
Jorge

[drednot]

I don't see this listed on BRPs website either. Do yall have updates on how this works?

[jorgezee1]

they don't have it on thier website right now. The kit basically move the shock inboard to clear for a larger tires. it also positions the shocks to a non staggered setup in board of the frame rails and the kit has provision for an e brake cable. in my case I am staying with stock tubs but I am converting the rear brakes to disc brakes and I perfer not to run two left calipers. the staggered shocks hits one of the caliper.

[scorcher]

Hi guys. Im new to this site.I am looking for some help with this brp shock relocation kit. I just bought mine. It didn't come with any instructions. I was under the impression you could use stock style shocks, which is not the case. what did you guys use for shocks. My car is lowered 2 inches in the back. Thanks for any info.

[JKnight]

I'd install the upper mount, then measure the distance between your upper and lower mounting holes at ride-height. Even if BMR had suggested a shock length, you wouldn't necessarily want to spec your shocks blindly as rear springs and weight of the car can differ greatly. You want a shock length to be such that the shock is roughly 1/3 compressed at ride height (fully assembled), if memory serves.