CHEVY NOVA REAR SHOCK RELOCATION KIT EXPLAINED

[@gatorunleashed275]

I'm doing this on my 71 Nova right now. Thank you so much for all the great info you have provided on these Nova's, your channel has helped me tremendously in getting my car on the road. Be safe and enjoy your ride!!!!

[@petermachek6678]

I never ran the shock relocation kit . I did run Cal -Trac Bars , Tri-City multi-leaf racing rear springs , frame connectors , solid body mounts and many other tricks . Car hooked up and ran well . Good job on the Nova Man !

[@hueroski]

Damn George, Thank you for making this video. You probably saved someone's life that has this kit before they took their car out at highway speeds or at the track!!! Your videos are so helpful to a lot of us.

[@ss396rat]

U got it brother 🤙🤙

[@zAvAvAz]

Great job. Awesome nova. Just take some L shaped wide tab pieces and place on the frame face left to the kit bar face right, (right left on other side) and weld directly onto and in the center. Should make much sturdier. Of course a quad X double bar across between the frame rails and then shock mounts added to that would be superb. Awesome nova, love everything you are doing to it. Keep up the great work.

[@moses_3109]

Used the same kit on my 70 nova. Had got the 3inch lowering leaf springs from Detroit speed and had 2 inch lowering blocks and the shock towers were rubbing on the inside of my rims. Relocation kit fixed the problem. Nice Nova!

[@scottmason5508]

I have a 68 Camaro 396, I tried to bolt and weld all that I install. Never had a problem until I built a 500 Cadillac motor. It breaks bolts and welds so I think it's a good idea to do all you can to keep it together! Im another guy like you, we don't have big shops to work out of, but we don't let it stop us! Cool video!

[@matthewcorpstein1126]

i have a 472 laying around how do you like it in the camaro? better that 454?

[@scottmason5508]

@@matthewcorpstein1126 well the Camaro has a 396 bb, the Cadillac motor is in a 49 Ford F1 truck , when they flowed the heads, they said it would make around 600 horse , but I went with a wilder cam , and two fours and a tunnel ram. I used the cad company out of new Mexico for most all my parts. It cost me 4 k more to build the cad motor than the 396 but in the end the Cad is a different beast! The truck weighs 1800 pounds! I can run 80 in first gear, due to the gear I ran. It's great to get out in when you've had a bad day! Ha

[@brucebainmatunucksurfrat7911]

Simple basic old school nova, I love your car exactly the stuff I built when I was a young guy.😊

[@musclecarsandmore]

I hate where my stock shocks mount... I now know what um going to do. Thanks for showing this video and how easy it really is to relocate them. I am now a subscriber.

[@stacydornan9765]

I own a 69 NOVA SS WITH A ORIG427 IN IT,HAS AIR SHOCKS IN THE REAR.NICE TO SEE NOVA CONTENT

[@R7H17]

Can you please put a link to all the parts you used on your rear suspension? it would be relay appreciated. Thanks :) Love Your Nova by the way..

[@devillockj]

This is the coolest nova I’ve ever seen

[@MrRandy3504]

I drilled through my frame and brackets when i installed mine i dont have bump stops in that location they used 2 diff locations for them and in mounting them that way i was able to adjust where i installed them and got rid of the stagger so they are both coming down in back of the axle better for drag racing and my calvert mono leafs and cal tracs and qa1 double adjustable shocks worked out perfect

[@mikeg2803]

Randy Gibbs I’m doing this on my Nova what QA1 shock part number did you go with

[@desertrat8322]

You e got me wanting to do a shock relocation on my 72Camaro . I'm running Calvert rear suspension .... Cal tracs , split mono springs and Calvert shocks

[@robertzaske5321]

Man I sure am impressed with you and your nova. I have a 72SS I’m working on it all the time have a great day.

[@steve19745]

should have left the bolts in just as extra support especially if you are squatting the rear end really hard. id weld a support tube to it too. its a nice set up love that rearend leave those grade 8s in and zip a bead across the support bar. that is super dry and clean under there what a solid car !

[@ss396rat]

They fell out

[@macho6456]

What make and size rims are those it look pretty nice

[@BBBILLY86]

Can you do a go pro movie of the shocks during some street driving. A little suspect of it not compressing, especially after the bolt on part needed reworking to be strong.

[@ss396rat]

Good idea will do

[@ss396rat]

the bolt on part is in the exact same position, just welded not bolted

[@re-rail9885]

Hey man do yourself a favor and get a jack stand under there when you go underneath like that. Don’t want to see you get hurt if the jack fails or something happens. Good luck with your car moving forward.

[@NightProwler64]

Nice Thank you for the video and it sounds good

[@chevyman21]

What brand/size wheel spacers are you using

[@dare1ner]

How did this setup work after installing the relocate kit with the shocks that compressed ? I’m debating on doing this setup

[@kjamesjr]

That Nova is clean underneath. Can’t find those where I live.

[@joshnoble1614]

I just ordered this kit for my Nova but it didn’t include the shocks for it. What is the length or part number for the shocks you went with? I just want to make sure I get the right length shocks for my car. Thanks

[@chevyzoner]

Did you have to roll the lip on the back fender wall to fit the tires?

[@wckleghorn]

I guess you also could drill 2-3 bolts horizontal on that bracket going through the frame rail on each side and attaching that way also if you didn't have access to a welder? I would also use loctite there going to be a lot of vibration.

[@rodwilliams68]

I think that would work. My only issue is the frame rail is thin sheet metal so you couldn't tighten the bolts too much without crushing the rail.

[@cathygambill1554]

Rear discs will let you leave at a higher RPM if you are foot brake racing. I used a set off off a impala SS that a friend took off when he upgraded.

[@oscarbirch6685]

Like that after market set up u should put coil over shocks to take some of the stress off the frame that's music to my ears don't need no radio

[@bubupianisimo]

Damn bro, beautiful setup. Was the relocation strictly to get bigger meat in the back? I'm trynna see what I can do to fit 18x10 wheels (275) in the back of my 71.

[@jfedorek86]

My string bracket bolts are stripped. How do I get them out when this happened?

[@ymb_loki5098]

They only sell up to 74 nova. Is the 77 nova rear that much different? Can't find much online about it.

[@javmichel2068]

Awesome kit bro

[@texasgarage145]

Should have kept the black car man now we don't got no current videos of you working on the Nova that kind of sucks I'm building a nova myself and I like to see other people working on their novas keeps me motivated

[@markadymark1844]

I've got a 71 Ventura. Love your nova. What's on your quarter is that bed liner? Just kidding

[@MEANGENE]

Thanks for the demonstration👍✌

[@FABRIC8TIONUNLIMITE1]

You haven't seen much, search Rick Doberton 1965 OVERKILL.

[@MEANGENE]

@@FABRIC8TIONUNLIMITE1 On KZbin

[@MEANGENE]

@@FABRIC8TIONUNLIMITE1i looked rick up yeah that 65 🙌 real nice but everybody don't got money like that sometimes you have to build what your money can afford they and two different classes his not as bad as rick but it's still badazz nova ✌

[@cathygambill1554]

Why didn't you trough drill to the inside use backing plates on the inside of the car with longer bolts and nuts?

[@dontinsley1451]

Have you have problems with pol kit brackets breaking I been hearing from other guys showing pic of the bracket that's attached to the frame breaking

[@ss396rat]

Bolt it up then get it all welded up

[@marksiniard9731]

Grade 8 bolts aren't near as strong as welding it together. The weld will actually be stronger than the metal itself. Id suggest welding the crossbar as well. This way if it ever breaks, the metal will break before the welds will.

[@75zl1]

What wheels are those? Are they the jegs set up? I may get a new set of something like that for my car.

[@ss396rat]

Jegs

[@j.e.p8117]

great video i needed this shit. what wheel and tires you got up front?

[@YouDakineAh]

What size rear tires you running?

[@ss396rat]

275 60 15

[@reptilefreakify]

How does it handle axel wrap an wheel bounce?

[@shannonellis7933]

Wanted to know how you like the calvert 9 way adjustable shocks. I have a 62 vert nova and was considering buying some.

[@ss396rat]

So far so good

[@abbeygaxiola7509]

Nice car what size of wheels are u using and type i like it and i want ti get the same if i can have the info

[@carlosquintana6930]

My favorite muscle car it sounds bad ass👍👍👍👍✅

[@1FastRSV4R]

Where are you in Cali bro? Would love to pick your brain on your set up (I am working on a 74)......your Nova sounds killer!

[@ironmulesmc786]

What size rear tire you run ?and backspacing and rim size? Did you modify the quarter panels?

[@ss396rat]

15x8 275 60 15 with 5.5 backspace no mods

[@johnjohn-xo5gl]

Do you have a link for the rear leaf springs that you used?? Looking for a good set for my 71 nova

[@ss396rat]

Calvert racing

[@MrYz250fman]

Do you want to sell your other set of calvert shocks that are for stock ride height?

[@MrYz250fman]

What is the benefit of relocating the shocks? Other than it looks bad ass

[@ss396rat]

That was the only reason why I did it 😅🤣🤣

[@MrJayo73]

Tire clearance

[@bobfalfa76]

@@MrJayo73 A lot more than that but not at that angle, they need to be way more vertical.

[@MrJayo73]

I thought that originally that's what it was for. I never seen this relocation like this.

[@jesusdonaldomoranabril]

what size do you have on the rear tire

[@mitchellwood1833]

Is your nove mini tubed.

[@ss396rat]

No sir

[@mitchellwood1833]

SS396RAT thanks

[@mitchellwood1833]

SS396RAT your leaf spring bracket that The bottom of your shock bolts to where did you get it and do you have a part number. Thanks

[@jamesmarchione920]

Good job

[@arturoguzman3825]

Is that the stock rear end?

[@chevynova-ev6qp]

Any idea if the kit will with with offset leaf spring shackles?

[@ss396rat]

Not sure

[@chevynova-ev6qp]

@@ss396rat hhmm...damn, I wanna fit a 305 50-15 under my car

[@ss396rat]

@@chevynova-ev6qp mini tub lol

[@chevynova-ev6qp]

@@ss396rat no I know, I'm just worried bout clearances on suspension for tires

[@texasgarage145]

Hey what's going on man sorry about the name my son posted this name anyhow I was wondering if you still have any of those extra leaf Spring plates when you did your shock relocation kit on your Nova that you sold . I know that you said you had an extra Set on the video I was wondering if you would sell them, the reason l ask is because l can't seem to get the right ones for my nova it's a 72 ,I'm doing a shock relocation on it but l didn't buy the shock relocation from POL

[@maccdadd_7225]

don't the shocks go in front of the axle tubes? Sounds like constantly loosening bolts, you aren't torquing them down enough or with the shock behind the tubes, you are twisting the shock mounts when the axle articulates. We are putting this relocation on my friend's 73 nova as we speak.

[@ss396rat]

No

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

That Nova is bad as shit! How are yea Blade? Long time no see buddy! If we lived close together we'd have the Nova on my lift wrenching on her! Nice seeing your video bub, be safe at strip man 🤙🤙

[@ss396rat]

Doing good brother🤣🤣🤣

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

@@ss396rat glad to hear it bub✌

[@BrandonSolid]

Nice nova.

[@wreckanchor]

Any issues with the shock relocation kit after a year?

[@ss396rat]

Nope just make sure u weld it in

[@mariog2985]

Loved that car

[@rodwilliams68]

How much wheel/tire clearance do you gain with that kit?

[@ss396rat]

I'm not sure I just bought it because I liked it

[@badbusa2]

What size tire and rear wheel? Stock wheel tubs?

[@ss396rat]

15x8 275 60 15 stock

[@badbusa2]

@@ss396rat they rub?

[@badbusa2]

Looks killer

[@ss396rat]

@@badbusa2 sometimes

[@badbusa2]

@@ss396rat thanks for the reply, just starting on a 68 with a 489 and th400

[@jamesrortiz9081]

What type of rims are those?

[@ss396rat]

Jegs

[@wicked_slow7232]

Either i missing it everytime i watch the video, but what is the kit called or who makes it. To relocate the shocks

[@wicked_slow7232]

Please and thank you SS396Rat

[@ss396rat]

Performance online relocation ki

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

A good tech inspector at the track will bust you for running center caps on the rear wheels , because you're running a C Clip style rear end , and he needs to see if you're running aftermarket axles or not .

[@johnpena9165]

What you need to do before you mess with all those other modifications you need to dump the weak 10 bolt which will brake in a heart beat under any serious traction, power and torgue !!!!!!

[@ss396rat]

I dont have serious power torque or traction that's why its held up for 9 years

[@johnpena9165]

@@ss396rat LOL that big block you have should have grenaded that 10 bolt years ago unless you've put money into it, usually the rear end is the first thing to break when you have big block power plus good traction , by the way nice Nova👍.

[@ss396rat]

@@johnpena9165 so u think my 10 bolt is stock? Go somewhere

[@el.paco.muelas]

Does this also work an a 73-74 nova

[@keithkeitel3830]

They have a setup for the 73 74 I also was curious because I have a 73 four door

[@j.e.p8117]

@@keithkeitel3830 same here bro ima run this on the 4door

[@g.cervantes431]

Where did you get the kit at?

[@ss396rat]

Performance online

[@RussellRobinson971]

I normally don't read the comments and I'm not going to go on this video, but one of the first things you say is safety. Please invest in some jack stands and never crawl under a car while it's just sitting on a hydraulic jack. Way too many people have died from this mistake, don't be another please.

[@ss396rat]

Bro it has a jack stand under it

[@RussellRobinson971]

@@ss396rat I watched it a little longer and saw it, sorry about that. That's just one of my pet peeves. I see guys working under their vehicles all the time without jack stands and I can't help but think it's just how stupid that is.

[@GamesAndMoreGamesAndMoreGames]

Part list, please add to details of video?

[@MrDeviL-kw6oo]

I wouldn't even trust that mounting bar where the shocks go into either that's way too thin of a metal to hold shocks in place

[@ss396rat]

We will see lol

[@MrDeviL-kw6oo]

@@ss396rat just saying that doesn't look like 1/2 inch steel

[@MrDeviL-kw6oo]

@@ss396rat I fabricate at work so just saying the car shifting left to right seems Abit much for that small bracket

[@ss396rat]

@@MrDeviL-kw6oo only time will tell

[@MrDeviL-kw6oo]

@@ss396rat let us know later if it work I might just design my own brackets

[@Ls3guy]

Id say get that stuff welded up fast

[@edwardtorrence5566]

🏁🏁🏁🏁✔️

[@texasgarage145]

Well I got to think and if you don't want to sell those extra shock plates that you have could you at least send me the measurements front to back and left to right the width of the holes the 4 holes that mounted to the leaf Spring

[@kevinesteb4139]

Your shocks are too long. They will bottom out when going over bumps. You need as much travel as the axle is from the bump stop, which you should probably reinstall.

[@ss396rat]

See other video this was fixed

[@kevinesteb4139]

I viewed the newer video. Looks better. I would measure between the mount points and call your vendor and see what they recommend. I suspect you need a shorter shock then the camaro ones. Nice car by the way.

[@kearyrhone8712]

Think you’re idle is too low

[@ss396rat]

1000 rpm

[@James-qz2ny]

Reweld brackets bro. Those wont hold

[@williepotts2185]

What you need to do is buy a welder and build your own.

[@samueljohnson3445]

That’s not safe, do the weld

[@jacobdeem8187]

Sit in it... It'll squat

[@ss396rat]

It still separates lol

[@jeffrey4547]

some one was trying to tell me chevy don't build rat heads i was wtf all big blocks are rats

[@jeffrey4547]

or i should say the gen 2 big blocks

[@detroitchris8724]

That kit is junk..... u should just make it urself 😌 or try UMI SYSTEM 😮