Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

abadsvt · 10-14-2006, 08:42 PM

I installed the new 4 link but ran into a little problem. I installed the lower brackets just like you are supposed to but the shockwave is really close to the frame rails. I am sure it would be okay but don't want to take a chance. I was thinking about making a different bracket and installing the shockwaves at an angle and wasn't sure if this is okay? Am i not going to get the full amount of travel because it is at an angle? I thought since both would be angled the same wouldn't they cancel each other out and have normal travel? I think that makes sence

. I would like it to be still very functionable. Thanks ahead of time!

Beyond Static · 10-17-2006, 06:52 PM

As long as the angle isn't too drastic, I dont see it being a problem.

dwcsr · 10-17-2006, 07:50 PM

Most Shock Co's say no more that 28 degrees. Check with Air Ride.

craig@ridetech.com · 10-26-2006, 03:46 PM

Putting them at an angle will not hurt them. You will want to keep them at 25degrees or less and both at the same angle. You will not lose any travel either.

Tony@AirRideTech · 11-08-2006, 12:35 PM

yup..... in fact you are better off mounting them at an angle.......

**N2TRUX** · 11-09-2006, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech;

yup..... in fact you are better off mounting them at an angle.......

C/mon dude tell us more. What's the reason that angle is best?

leftcoast66 · 11-09-2006, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

yup..... in fact you are better off mounting them at an angle.......

Tell more please... Is it because of the twist on axle under acceleration and deceleration?

Tony@AirRideTech · 11-09-2006, 10:48 AM

It is because when you mount them at an angle you are actually putting them in a slight motion ratio against the vertical path of the axle. So you are effectively giving the chassis a mechanical advantage over the shocks. By doing that you are broadening your tuning window plus you are increasing the articulation throw of the suspension. That is why you will hardley ever see a manufacturer mount them vertically in a 1:1 ratio....

Col Clank · 11-10-2006, 04:34 PM

good to know.

**N2TRUX** · 11-10-2006, 07:15 PM

Thanks Tony...

Tony@AirRideTech · 11-13-2006, 12:29 PM

no problem man.........

10-14-2006, 08:42 PM	#1
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? I installed the new 4 link but ran into a little problem. I installed the lower brackets just like you are supposed to but the shockwave is really close to the frame rails. I am sure it would be okay but don't want to take a chance. I was thinking about making a different bracket and installing the shockwaves at an angle and wasn't sure if this is okay? Am i not going to get the full amount of travel because it is at an angle? I thought since both would be angled the same wouldn't they cancel each other out and have normal travel? I think that makes sence . I would like it to be still very functionable. Thanks ahead of time! __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

10-17-2006, 06:52 PM	#2
Beyond Static Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 16	Re: Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? As long as the angle isn't too drastic, I dont see it being a problem.

10-17-2006, 07:50 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? Most Shock Co's say no more that 28 degrees. Check with Air Ride.

10-26-2006, 03:46 PM	#4
craig@ridetech.com Formerly LSC71 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 186	Re: Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? Putting them at an angle will not hurt them. You will want to keep them at 25degrees or less and both at the same angle. You will not lose any travel either. Last edited by craig@ridetech.com; 10-26-2006 at 03:47 PM.

11-08-2006, 12:35 PM	#5
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? yup..... in fact you are better off mounting them at an angle.......

11-09-2006, 10:48 AM	#8
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? It is because when you mount them at an angle you are actually putting them in a slight motion ratio against the vertical path of the axle. So you are effectively giving the chassis a mechanical advantage over the shocks. By doing that you are broadening your tuning window plus you are increasing the articulation throw of the suspension. That is why you will hardley ever see a manufacturer mount them vertically in a 1:1 ratio....

11-10-2006, 04:34 PM	#9
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? good to know.

11-10-2006, 07:15 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? Thanks Tony... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-13-2006, 12:29 PM	#11
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Rear Shockwaves. Installing at an angle? no problem man.........



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