BigFrank
07-01-2002, 06:31 PM
Is it true that the shocks help to prevent axel wrap?
If so is it lots or not really a big deal?
I have a SPOA front and would like to mount the shocks on the U-bolt plate
in the center facing the wheel and moving the upper mount directly above it.
Will this work?
Sorry no pictures posted, however I could e-mail them to someone if they thought they could help me.
Thank you
rabidray
07-01-2002, 07:09 PM
hi guy
i dont know if i did it right but my front mount is just a 6 inch grade 8 bolt i cut the head off the bolt and tacked a big washer on it then put it on the shock i then positioned the bolt on the lower {stock spring perch}spring perch it looks about like a 40
degree angle i then clamped it in place and welded it down it seems to work just fine oh yeah im useing bds shocks
rabidray
Shawn_C
07-01-2002, 08:10 PM
I would use a grade 5 bolt, the grade 8's are to brittle. The 8's are good for some things but they won't bend they just snap, the 5's will bend at least thats my understanding.
squirrelman83
07-02-2002, 12:32 PM
This is what I think you are referring to. I took a 1/2" bolt, cut the head off, and welded it to the spring perch. For the upper, I used Ford shock towers. Oh, and yes, I have plenty of up-travel; just right to keep the tires off the body. :flipoff2: ~Steve
http://a2.cpimg.com/image/BC/8A/11019452-c259-028001AA-.jpg
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/BD/8A/11019453-5ea8-028001AA-.jpg
How much uptravel?
I can only get about 5.5 inches before mine hits the factory bumpstops.
Tusker
07-02-2002, 01:12 PM
Originally posted by squirrelman83
..... I have plenty of up-travel; just right to keep the tires off the body...
That's what the sawzall is for ain't it? :D
BigFrank
07-02-2002, 02:06 PM
Thanks
squirrelman83
That is exactly what I am talking about..
Do you see any performance issues with this setup?
squirrelman83
07-02-2002, 02:52 PM
Originally posted by BigFrank
Thanks
squirrelman83
That is exactly what I am talking about..
Do you see any performance issues with this setup?
No, the set-up works great. I need the lack of up travel due to how well my suspension flexes. With these shocks (30" extended length) they limit my droop, even with the 4"ish up travel. :eek: ~Steve
Sarcastro
07-03-2002, 12:07 AM
Squirrel,
dija cut the ford shock mounts at all?
do you have anymore pics? also did you weld the upper mount or bolt or both?
squirrelman83
07-03-2002, 10:31 AM
Originally posted by kestrel
Squirrel,
dija cut the ford shock mounts at all?
do you have anymore pics? also did you weld the upper mount or bolt or both?
I didn't cut the mounts at all. It was a tight fit, but they just squeezed in without cutting the mount or the wheel-well. They are welded on. ~Steve
http://a6.cpimg.com/image/40/E1/11038016-e618-028001AA-.jpg
http://a7.cpimg.com/image/41/E1/11038017-e6bd-028001AA-.jpg
BigFrank
07-03-2002, 05:45 PM
What size front shock is that?
Looks good
squirrelman83
07-03-2002, 11:11 PM
Originally posted by BigFrank
What size front shock is that?
Looks good
Doetsch Tech # 8368. 29.5" extended, 17" compressed. ~Steve