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UMI Performance 08-01-2014 12:35 PM

UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 
Bolt-in Rear Shock Relocation Brackets for the 1982-2002 GM F-Body
P/N 2047 priced at $39.99/set


UMI Performance, Inc is proud to introduce our P/N 2047 GM F-body bolt-in rear shock relocator kit. This kit rotates the factory style rear shock to reduce the common problem of lower shock mount binding. The shock is relocated to a double shear mount and pivots freely about the lower bolt. An innovative, TIG welded lower bracket holds the shock in double shear and works with standard axle mounts as well as with most common relocation brackets (spacers included). Drilling two 3/8” holes is required (no welding). The P/N 2047 kit accommodates a standard 1-1/4” wide shock mount and has ½” diameter mounting holes. Hardware is included. All UMI components are 100% manufactured in Philipsburg, PA-USA.

1982-2002 GM F-Body Rear Shock Relocation Kit, Bolt In



Base91 08-01-2014 03:16 PM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 
Sounds like a good idea. Can you get a picture of one installed?

UMI Performance 08-01-2014 03:40 PM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 
Hello,

This is basically a sub-component of our coil over conversion kit so if you check out the link below there is quite a few pictures.

http://umiperformance.com/catalog/in...roducts_id=783

Thanks for looking

articwhiteZ 08-02-2014 11:57 PM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 
whats the top half of this MT kit go for??

Base91 08-03-2014 10:43 AM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 
What's the distance between the top and bottom shock mounting bolts on a stock height set up? How much does the bottom bracket lower the mounting location?

TEDSgrad 08-03-2014 10:22 PM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 
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Could be promising, but it doesn't look like it lowers the shock mount.
Looks similar to what Matt (mw66nova) did - his pic attached. This looks to just help with some possible "bind", not lowering the mount point. The 'tongue' would be longer, if it lowered the mount point.

UMI Performance 08-04-2014 08:06 AM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 

Originally Posted by articwhiteZ (Post 5800815)
whats the top half of this MT kit go for??

Hello,

We don't have a part # to sell those separate but I am sure we could do it. Price would be $89.99.

Also as mentioned above this isn't a shock lowering bracket. It just rotates the shock 90 degrees to prevent shock binding. It leaves it in the same location.

Thank you,

articwhiteZ 08-04-2014 10:56 AM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 

Originally Posted by UMI Performance (Post 5801227)
Hello,

We don't have a part # to sell those separate but I am sure we could do it. Price would be $89.99.

Also as mentioned above this isn't a shock lowering bracket. It just rotates the shock 90 degrees to prevent shock binding. It leaves it in the same location.

Thank you,

$89.99
ill add a set to my K Member order. ya guys are making me..

UMI Performance 08-04-2014 11:32 AM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 

Originally Posted by articwhiteZ (Post 5801276)
$89.99
ill add a set to my K Member order. ya guys are making me..

Sounds great!

We have a current order now I should add it to?

RavenGT 08-04-2014 02:37 PM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 
Would you explain how the existing shock mounting binds?

Wouldn't this configuration create shock bind if the axle is not parallel to the chassis - like hitting a bump??

:confused:

.

articwhiteZ 08-04-2014 03:13 PM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 

Originally Posted by UMI Performance (Post 5801294)
Sounds great!

We have a current order now I should add it to?


yes..i called a few min ago and just did a 2nd order for the upper mt's.
was going to add it to my K member order. but it's due to ship out in 2 days.the 6th
and did not want to slow it down..as ya have to make them..

so just did another order..

thank you UMI

Base91 08-04-2014 05:25 PM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 

Originally Posted by RavenGT (Post 5801348)
Would you explain how the existing shock mounting binds?

Wouldn't this configuration create shock bind if the axle is not parallel to the chassis - like hitting a bump??

:confused:

.

There's not much point in using this set up unless you replace the stock rubber parts with spherical bearings. That's what gets rid of the bind. Hence my questions. These brackets just make the installation easier and look pretty cool too.

articwhiteZ 08-05-2014 12:18 PM

Re: UMI Releases New Product- Bolt In Rear Shock Relocation for the Camaro/Firebrid
 
in my case. im swaping out the stock set up for rear coil overs.
and wanted a larger pad. inplace of the springs.

i have the 1QA rear coil over set up. And the kit they sell has a smaller pad for the top Mount. Im sure its fine. But I wanted to make sure..peace of mind. sort of thing.

my car is stock height. With 28inch tall 13 inch wide tires tucked under..325 50 15 Mickey Thompson drag radials. Any other time I run Mickey Thompson sportsman pros 12.5 29 15


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