RE: [DML] Shock Kit

[jwit6@xxxxxx]

John,
The thought of solving the rear lower shock mount and coil spring collar problem in the same way you chose, has crossed my mind. But I was concerned with the stress placed on the lower shock bolt as the trailing arm moves up and down through its travel. The trailing arm pivots about the trailing arm bolt, and the travel at the lower shock bolt is an arc, not a straight line. The lower shock bolt does not remain at a constant 90 degree angle to the shock body, so in the original design the twisting motion encountered is absorbed by the lower shocks rubber grommet. Do your platforms lower bolt holes ride on the steel collar that's inside the shocks rubber grommet, or does it ride right on the lower shock bolt? Either way there is no way to escape the twisting moment of the basic design. What is really needed is a spherical mount bearing or rod end.

Also, do your rear shocks allow full compression without the shocks dust cover contacting the lower coil spring seat? Most off the shelf shocks I've seen like the Monroes for instance require that the dust cover be cut back to allow the required clearance.

Glad to see you keep bringing new products to our hobby.
Also thanks for the starter....great service.
Jim
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"John Hervey" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Group, 
>I have added a new shock kit with a rear platform that will allow 
>you to use any rear shock up to 1 7/8" in diameter. These shocks are 
>balanced for a smoother ride and I won't even say how much better 
>over the original. This is not a lowering kit.
>John Hervey
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