454navyss

iTrader: (46)

I'm going to relocate my rear shocks, like so many others here have done. My question is, what angle do the shocks need to be mounted at? I have read anywhere from 0 degrees to 30 degrees. Thanks

Atomic

iTrader: (42)

The more aligned with the direction of motion they are the better.

454navyss

iTrader: (46)

Ok, so there is no optimal angle, just as much inline with the direction of motion as possible. Easy enough. Thank you

Ferocity02

iTrader: (59)

That might be a good question for the maker of the shocks. I'm no expert but I would think 0 deg would be optimal for the shock, but maybe some slight angle is good for centering/stability? Just thinking thinking out loud.

BigKID

iTrader: (5)

Just fyi, when I relocated mine, I put them perpendicular to the axle side to side with about a 10* layback towards the rear and they seem to be working out well.

454navyss

iTrader: (46)

For some reason 10-12 degrees stuck out in my head. Should they also be angled in slightly at the top or straight up and down?

TXsilverado

iTrader: (19)

a shock is most effective when it is straight up and down, BUT i think the axle travels in an arch due to the shacked leaf sprung suspension so straight up and down may not be the best idea. i dont think the angle is SUPER important...somewhere between 5 and 15 you should be fine. i never measured the shocks on my truck after lowering but they were laid the hell out lol.

454navyss

iTrader: (46)

Mine are laid way out, way past 45 degrees, that's why I am going to relocate them. And that's exactly what I was thinking about the shocks being straight up and down

Txblue

iTrader: (1)

I've been wanting to do this on my truck because they are really laid out as well. Post up pics and what degree you end up mounting. Thanks

454navyss

iTrader: (46)

Ok, since I'm mainly concerned about straight line performance I'm going to mount them straight up and down, laid back at about 10 degrees and see how that works