Wally,
I haven't done my rear shocks yet either but I was thinking of mounting
them at a position where they are in the center of their stroke. Figured
this way there would be plenty of travel in both directions. Compress for
bumps and extend for potholes. Just my .02 worth, but if anyone knows the
"right" way let us know.
Jeff Davis
'51 custom
>From: WR Teto <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com>
>Reply-To: WR Teto <monadnoc@wgserv.crystal-mtn.com>
>To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: [oletrucks] Shock mount location
>Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 13:15:49 -0400
>
>I am in the process of installing a Camaro rear end in my 53 3100. I
>have all the leaf spring mounts clamped in location. I have to
>fabricate upper mounts for the shocks and was wondering how to figure
>the mount location in regards to shock travel. Should I jack up the
>truck frame, letting the rear hang on the springs and figure this would
>be just short of the shock's maximum amount of travel? This sounds
>logical to me, but if anyone has experimented with mounting shocks and
>has recommendations, I'd surely appreciate it. My total travel of the
>shock is 5". I plan on installing a rubber bumper to hit the axle when
>the shock is just short of reaching it's total compression.
>
>I am excited as everything is going well and I will shortly have a
>rolling chassis. A general shortage of "Jacksons" is hindering my
>ability to acquire additional parts, but I have plenty of cleaning and
>chassis/suspension painting ahead to pass the time.
>
>If I can convince my son to set up a web site, I may try to scan in some
>pics and post them.
>
>Wally / Templeton, MA
>53 3100 rod project
>
>
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