Shock mount angle for ladder bar suspension
Shock mount angle for ladder bar suspension
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I have a 57 chevy hot rod project which is equipped with a ladder bar suspension system. It is in the mock up stage and I am trying to route exhaust pipes over the axle. Limited room has prompted me to investigate other shock mounting angle alternatives. The system has a provision to move the top shock mounts towards the centerline of the vehicle. The range of positions is approximately vertical to about 45 degrees
What is the effect on the handling of moving the shock angle inboard? Obvious effects are reduced spring rate and damping based on angle, but are there any limits or problems that can be encountered?
THX Any help would be appreciated.
RFE
What is the effect on the handling of moving the shock angle inboard? Obvious effects are reduced spring rate and damping based on angle, but are there any limits or problems that can be encountered?
THX Any help would be appreciated.
RFE





RE: Shock mount angle for ladder bar suspension
RE: Shock mount angle for ladder bar suspension
The distance between the cross member for mounting the suspension and the thick section of the ford 9 inch only provides a small amount of clearance. This isn't enough to provide the entire suspension travel.
RFE
RE: Shock mount angle for ladder bar suspension
RE: Shock mount angle for ladder bar suspension
Sean
RE: Shock mount angle for ladder bar suspension
Thanks to all for the input.
Carnage; thought of that already but I have quite a lot of gear just above that area of the floor. Booster, vacuum pump, battery, etc.
SWB; I'm looking at moving the shocks out the other way, i.e. more vertical. And then trying to squeeze a little room here and a little there. Lifting shock by 3/4 inch, notching crossmember by 1/4 inch, flattening exhaust tube by 1/4 inch, etc.
RFE
RE: Shock mount angle for ladder bar suspension