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Posted: May 21 2008 10:50 AM
 
Ken Springhorn (aka REBORN55) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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Has anyone installed Chassis Engineering rear suspension in a 46-48 Chevy convertible? Was wondering what modifications have to be made to install the setup. I think it is all in the shock bar placement. does it make a difference if the shocks are mounted in front or behind the differential. I seem to remember my 48 coupe had the shocks in front of the differential.
 
 
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Posted by bigdude  -  05/21/2008 12:34 PM
They will sometimes come with new mounting hardware that either bolts in or welds in. Schocks seem to work best behind axle with the tops mounted closer together at the top than bottom (15-30 degrees)
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Posted by ol bear  -  05/21/2008 12:37 PM
JUST REMEMBER THAT THE ANGLE OF THE SHOCK DOES EFFECT THE SPRING RATE ,,, OL BEAR ,,,,,,,,,, BIG DUDES RIGHT ON ABOUT PLACEMENT
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Posted by aosborn  -  05/22/2008 01:00 AM
I have to respectively disagree with you ol bear, the shocks don't alter the spring rate in the least. They do affect the ride as they either under or over control the occillations of the springs (too stiff or too soft shock dampening). The angle that the shocks are mounted does certainly affect the way they dampen. I try to mount the shocks on the same angle as the suspenion travel arc as described in a one wheel bump, ie the arc the axle will follow in a one wheel bump. That is a safe bet. Too much angle, and the shocks pivot more than compress which lowers their effectiveness. In early Camaro's, GM mounted one shock in front and one in the rear of the axle to help control wheel hop, interesting trivia...Mounting them front or rear is generally a question of packaging. Where do they fit better. Having them as far outboard as possible is a good idea also.
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Posted by whipsold39  -  05/22/2008 08:29 AM
Call chassis engineering. They will answer all your???s TECH# 319-643-2655
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Posted by REBORN55  -  05/22/2008 08:52 AM
I have talked to CE and am not to worried about the shock placement. Was just wondering what modification has to be made to install the shock bar on a convertible. Just trying to get a handle on stuff. Plans are to install after Indy Good guys if it doesn't sell.
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Posted by ol bear  -  05/22/2008 09:22 AM
we can disagree all day about shocks and springs ,,when we raced midgets at winchester shock angle and spring rate was critical ,thats why most usac midget chassis offer different mounting angles ,, a 50/50 shock as on most cars will feel stiffer standing straight up as opposed to 7 degree angle ,, have a great day ol bear,,, THANKS FOR UR SUPPORT SHINE
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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/22/2008 09:16 AM
less angle = rougher ride more angle = softer ride. especially with coil overs .
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Posted by jimmothershead  -  05/22/2008 07:30 PM
TCI = Total Cost Involved at Yogi's on this site. Great kit.

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