wierd thought- rear suspension coil setup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alexis · 07-17-2003, 03:48 PM

I was thinkin. would our truck not handle better if the coils sat outside the trailing arms, closer to the axles with a inward tilts kinds like "/" <--saying this would be the left coil?

cdowns · 07-17-2003, 04:46 PM

no because the way the bushings are in the trailing arms they go up and down

**raggedjim** · 07-18-2003, 03:46 PM

Alexis, I've got a magazine at home where they removed the coils and shocks and put coil overs behind the axle. If you want I'll mail the book to you. It's a cool setup.

Roger

TIMSPEED · 07-18-2003, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Alexis, I've got a magazine at home where they removed the coils and shocks and put coil overs behind the axle.

aka: They back-halfed it.

**raggedjim** · 07-19-2003, 09:58 AM

Nope, it ain't back-halfed..
Rg

Alexis · 07-19-2003, 07:03 PM

i put more thought into put did not type it out. iw ill tonight though so you guys can see what I'm talking about.

Wasted Income · 07-29-2003, 10:47 AM

The farther the shock (coilover) is tilted away from being perpendicular to the ground, the less effective it is at damping.

crazy longhorn · 07-29-2003, 10:35 PM

Coil overs on trailing arms..... http://www.classicperform.com/tech_a...coil-overs.htm

**raggedjim** · 07-30-2003, 02:58 PM

That's the article!!!

Rg

07-17-2003, 03:48 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	wierd thought- rear suspension coil setup I was thinkin. would our truck not handle better if the coils sat outside the trailing arms, closer to the axles with a inward tilts kinds like "/" <--saying this would be the left coil?

07-17-2003, 04:46 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	no because the way the bushings are in the trailing arms they go up and down __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-18-2003, 03:46 PM	#3
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	Alexis, I've got a magazine at home where they removed the coils and shocks and put coil overs behind the axle. If you want I'll mail the book to you. It's a cool setup. Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

07-19-2003, 09:58 AM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	Nope, it ain't back-halfed.. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

07-29-2003, 10:47 AM	#7
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	The farther the shock (coilover) is tilted away from being perpendicular to the ground, the less effective it is at damping. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

07-19-2003, 07:03 PM	#6
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	i put more thought into put did not type it out. iw ill tonight though so you guys can see what I'm talking about.

07-29-2003, 10:35 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Coil overs on trailing arms..... http://www.classicperform.com/tech_a...coil-overs.htm __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-30-2003, 02:58 PM	#9
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	That's the article!!! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743



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