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BAMF 2nd Gen and 3rd gen rear shock relocation kit.

Discussion in 'Bay Area Metal Fabrication' started by JLee, Aug 6, 2012.

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  1. Jun 12, 2022 at 11:51 AM
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    Maybe this will help some out. I have about 1/4" to 3/8" of room between wheel and shock when stuffed. Running 285/70 17 tire with a 9" wheel and -12 offset. Shock is a 2" smooth Fox shock. (has yellow tape on it in picture)
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    25" of flex with sway bar. (now removed:D)
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    I don't have a lift but......

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  2. Jun 12, 2022 at 12:07 PM
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    I got my upper mount spacers from @Chadr7858. Not sure if he is still making them though. They just take up the space between the provided spacers from Bilstein and the upper mount. Washers are also an option.
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2022 at 1:08 PM
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    No, those are a part of the spherical bearing. Yellow arrow is the extra spacer I got from Chad. Red arrow is the Bilstein spacer that came with the shock. You need to take up the space between the Bilstein provided spacer and the mount.
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  5. Jun 13, 2022 at 5:13 AM
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    Is @Chadr7858 still offering these?
    Maybe some washers could be used instead? The center hole would probably be more important.
     
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  6. Jun 13, 2022 at 8:35 AM
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    Hi. Maybe I should make a one piece washer. Is the bilstein washer a misalignment spacer? I forget
     
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  7. Jun 13, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    I think you could call it a misalignment spacer based on the image above. It compensates for the extra space on the upper mounting location.
     
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  8. Jun 13, 2022 at 11:08 AM
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    If you make more spacers, take a few thousandths off. I had to grind mine down a tad for it fit. Saved me a tons of time though. Thanks again!
     
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  9. Jun 13, 2022 at 1:41 PM
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    Hit it with your purse next time. Problem is they manufacturing of the hanger allows for wild variance so some will fit loose AF and some will be tiiiiiight
     
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  10. Jun 13, 2022 at 2:04 PM
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  12. Jun 30, 2022 at 3:09 PM
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    These just showed. Maybe I’ll find time this weekend.
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    Embarrassingly having the parts sit in my garage for 6 months and after one long weekend with the help of some friends I have finally installed the kit! First time doing any serious suspensions overhauls that involved cutting, welding and angle finding but with some patience it wasnt too bad.
    BAMF Shock Relocation, Hammer Hangers, HD Greaseable Shackles, Icon RXT Leafs, U Bolt Flip Kit and King 12" Smoothies

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    I re-valved my 7100’s from 360/78 to 255/70. It’s way better. For anyone curious about valving, start at 255/70 and go from there. Even with all the weight I could possibly add to the rear, the 360/78 valving rides like shit. I got my shocks for a really good deal so it was worth it to me to do the new stacks and re-valve but if you are buying off the shelf retail, start with 255/70. I’m on Deaver Stage 2 leaf springs for reference.
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