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Old 08-03-2015, 02:35 PM   #11
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Re: 1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension

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Because of where we have them positioned in the 4 link I actually get about 8 inches of travel. As far as having them angled who knows about how they would wear down. I've seen them set up angled and straight so in not sure what effects having them angled will have. I guess I will find out. Lol.
Yea I guess with the IRS rear suspension type setup both sides work independent of one another so it shouldn't matter, they will act just like a front a-arm suspension. lookin good!

Angle does matter though - at a true straight up and down position you get 100% of the designed shock usage. as the angle changes you get less. If you think of 90* as straight up, then at 80* you lose about 10%, and at 70* you can lose up to 25% of the shocks intended overall spring rate.
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