Trailing Arm Relocation Brackets for Rear Level?

[cjweb11]

I've had a 1.5" rear level on my tahoe for nearly a year, consists of spring pucks and shock extensions. Very happy with it, everything works great, axel appears centered, no issues. I've never seen a level that comes with trailing arm relocators

So I'm just curious, at what point are they required?
Does anyone have them on the setup?
Would the rear suspension function better using them with a 1"-2" rear level?

Also, it seems most levels dont use rear shock extensions (only pucks), why not? It seems like the shocks will perform better when kept within the "stock travel"

 

[Zed 71]

Can't comment on the trailing arms for the Tahoe setup, but you are right regarding the rear shocks. Longer travel rear shocks, like Bilstein 5100s, will provide more flex than OE length. Not really a fan of shock extenders though.

 

[TheFuzz]

I think that trailing arm relocation brackets are really an individual mod that you need to consider based on your own setup. Due to the fact that the drivetrain is relatively fixed in length because of the rear driveshaft, as you lift the vehicle the axle can start to have the appearance of being pulled forward (lifting the rear of the truck essentially pivots the body/frame forward from the axle, sucking the axle closer to the front of the rear wheel wells). Without a significant amount of lift (I would imagine 3" or more), I doubt you'd need to relocate the rear axle unless you're having clearance issues off road. If you're primarily street driven, I'd say leave it alone at the 1.5" mark. However if you get into the rocks a lot and flex out the rear end on a regular basis, you'll know pretty quick if and when (and where) the rear tires are rubbing. At that point if you think you need to relocate the axle then have at it...but until there's a real need for it, I wouldn't bother.

 

[cjweb11]

thanks for the responses guys,

Fuzz - that was kind of the answer i was expecting,i do mild off roading, playing around in the sand at the beach mostly, no extreme rock climbing or that sort of thing

zed - i understand what ur saying about the extendors, i look under the rear bumper pretty regularly cuz i dont entirely trust them myself, but so far no issues. I'm thinking when time comes to replace shocks i may ditch them for longer travel shocks like you mentioned