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Re: inverted rear shock?
[Re: Clanton]
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05/26/15 11:11 AM
05/26/15 11:11 AM
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If you tend to drag race why dont you relocate the shocks.. stand them upright and move the bottom of the shock back another 1/2".. this would give you the best of both worlds 
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Re: inverted rear shock?
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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05/26/15 11:22 AM
05/26/15 11:22 AM
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If you tend to drag race why dont you relocate the shocks.. stand them upright and move the bottom of the shock back another 1/2".. this would give you the best of both worlds The simple answer is it is easier to replace the shock.I like to think the stock angle of the shock will help sway,prevent tire rub on the fender... JMO.I would like to go this way.
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Re: inverted rear shock?
[Re: Clanton]
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05/26/15 11:37 AM
05/26/15 11:37 AM
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If you tend to drag race why dont you relocate the shocks.. stand them upright and move the bottom of the shock back another 1/2".. this would give you the best of both worlds The simple answer is it is easier to replace the shock.I like to think the stock angle of the shock will help sway,prevent tire rub on the fender... JMO.I would like to go this way. If your concerned with other issues, then kick them back a 1/2".. same angles... this should clear and be the cheapest way out of the problem... will other shocks help.. maybe be.. but I'm looking at what will fix your issue EDIT I'm talking kicking the bottom of the shock back
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Re: inverted rear shock?
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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05/26/15 11:51 AM
05/26/15 11:51 AM
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If you tend to drag race why dont you relocate the shocks.. stand them upright and move the bottom of the shock back another 1/2".. this would give you the best of both worlds The simple answer is it is easier to replace the shock.I like to think the stock angle of the shock will help sway,prevent tire rub on the fender... JMO.I would like to go this way. If your concerned with other issues, then kick them back a 1/2".. same angles... this should clear and be the cheapest way out of the problem... will other shocks help.. maybe be.. but I'm looking at what will fix your issue EDIT I'm talking kicking the bottom of the shock back I am not so sure moving it back is a fix.The axle hit the rancho's and the tube is 2 3/4" and a QA-1 is 2" and who knows where it would stop[unsure]The inverted shock would give it the most clearance and may be equal to moving the shock back.The ranch tubes got dented 1/4" and I did not hit the tires hard full hook.
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Re: inverted rear shock?
[Re: jcc]
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05/26/15 12:16 PM
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Would simply inverting your current shock solve the issue? I don't see a problem other then maybe on an adjustable with aeration affecting the control valving. Corner turners do it for less unsprung weight, but it raises COG a minuscule and takes the shock out of any cooling airflow, not much of a concern when used at 1/4 mile at a time. I would at least try it or contact manufacturer. Shock can't tell orientation on compression or rebound. Some shocks do know orientation... but that was usually the older style shocks.. gas pressure shocks dont normally have the issue.... so try flipping them over... it sounds like it'll be a yes or no answer
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Re: inverted rear shock?
[Re: Clanton]
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05/26/15 12:52 PM
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Had the same issues w/my Ranchos also and was told NOT to run em upside down so I moved the shocks more upright from stock location and problem solved although it sounds like the QA-1's may solve that for ya. Fun stuff always.......
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Re: inverted rear shock?
[Re: Clanton]
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05/27/15 10:27 PM
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Byron, NY
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I think I see a set of worn out/bent shocks in your future...you put the smallest Dia at the greatest arc load...as Monte said...Fix the problem.
Last edited by W.I.N. racing; 05/27/15 10:28 PM.
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Re: inverted rear shock?
[Re: Clanton]
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05/28/15 04:49 PM
05/28/15 04:49 PM
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This is off the subject, but I couldn't help but notice that you're running hard brake line directly to your rear calipers. You should have a short length of flex hose that connects the calipers to a fixed bracket supporting the hard line. This will allow removal of the calipers, for pad replacement.
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