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06-11-2011, 12:45 PM
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85 Shock mounting questions
On our trucks the shocks are mounted 1 in front and 1 behind the rear end. Is there any drawback to mounting them both behind the rear end?
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06-11-2011, 03:31 PM
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Re: 85 Shock mounting questions
Mine are both forward...
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06-11-2011, 03:41 PM
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Re: 85 Shock mounting questions
Maybe I am thinking of my 4wd I used to have.
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06-11-2011, 04:09 PM
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Re: 85 Shock mounting questions
My driver side is on the back side of the axle and the passenger side is on the front...
Edit, my '78, the '87 4wd K5 and the '77 2wd K5 frame are all this way.
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06-12-2011, 02:06 AM
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Re: 85 Shock mounting questions
gm did that to counter act wheel hop
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06-12-2011, 10:48 AM
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Re: 85 Shock mounting questions
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Hop - both wheels going up and down at the same time and Wheel Tramp - rear wheels going up and down alternately. K
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06-12-2011, 02:50 PM
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Re: 85 Shock mounting questions
With caltracs and a flip kit, will mounting both shocks in front of or behind the rear pose any major problems?
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06-12-2011, 06:25 PM
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Re: 85 Shock mounting questions
well the caltracs keep the spring from forming that S shape that will cause your wheels to unload and cause wheel hop. so I imagine with the caltrac switching the shocks will yield a more consistant launch that is both most likely straighter and level.
just make sure you have your pinion angle set corectly and you should be rather happy with the setup. try asking some of the guys in the suspension forum they would prob be more qualified to give you the info you seek.
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