03-04-2011, 05:30 PM | #1 |
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Rear shock geometry
I searched the suspension section and can’t really find the info I’m after so…
I’m looking for a guru who knows a thing or two about rear shock geometry. Well you don’t have to be a guru but someone who can give some advice all the same. I recently did a Camaro front sub frame and installed a Camaro rear with a axle flip this dropped the frame 8+” and she is sitting nice, I had to get rid of the original rear upper shock mounts because I could tell that on the first little bump the mounts would rip the rear diff cover open (aka: pumpkin carving). I knew before I started that I would have to relocate the shocks but am wondering what configuration to use or would be the best. My options are pretty open because there isn’t a lot back there, eventually a fuel cell will be installed but not much else. I could easily just slap something in that would work no problem but since I’m modifying things anyway I might as well improve on it if I can. What is the best way and why? The options that come to mind: 1: Both mounted forward of the axle angled forward inside the frame 2: Both mounted forward of the axle angled forward outside the frame 3: Both mounted rear of the axle angled back inside the frame 4: Both mounted rear of the axle angled back outside the frame 5: One forward and one back inside the frame (like an S-10) 6: One forward and one back outside the frame 7: Angled in towards the center at the top like the originals 8: Straight up and down inside the frame 9: Straight up and down outside the frame Thanks |
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