Just looking at some relocation projects thats been done and i think im going to try one on my rear shocks. Instead of them being on the rear like everyone elses, i think we are goin to front mount them layed back 10*. Not real sure how it will work it why im asking about it. I need correct shocks anyways and i plan on a 4 link, so i may end up getting the coilovers and not installing the springs just using as a shock.

Probably a stupid idea, but figured i would post it!!!

 

Why would you mount them in the front?

I was thinking about this for a minute......if running an adj. shock and you mounted them in the front, seems like it all your settings would have to be backwards, or at least different. See, the housing rotates as you launch the truck. It rotates up in the front and would be compressing the shock as opposed to extending it if mounted behind (neglecting up and down movement). Maybe not a big deal, but queer non the less. If seeking tuning advise, not sure any would be available as this is not common practice.

I could be over thinking this, but seeing how your truck 60's pretty hard, I'd bet your housing rotates at least 4-6 degrees with leafsprings.

Might not be a big deal if it was ladder bar or 4-link as rotation is less than 2 degrees with these setups.

Also, whats the deal with the 10 degree layback? Each degree from straight up removes about 1% of the effectiveness from the shock (approximation based on 90 degrees of available mounting angle and 0%-100% effectiveness-some random chassis book reference). For example, if your shocks are at a 45 degree angle, they would only be 50% effective. Granted, its not always possible to get the shocks located straight up and down, its prefered to get it as close as possible.

I'm not trying to come off as a know it all or be ***** about it, I'm just asking why.

 

dont really see how it would work against the rest of the suspension. i know caltracs raise the rear instead of letting it squat, and the rear diff rotates up in the front and down in the rear. The shock dont hold it in place, but helps how you want it to travel.

But i was just wondering if it has ever been tried or heard of. I think it could work if someone had time to try and get it dialed in.

As for the 10*, thats just a number put out. I dont know alot about suspension, and learn everytime i ask about it. So really i know some are better than others but they all work the same if you have time to tune it.

Im just asking also!!!