Speedtech Chicane vs Hybrid coilover

[marolf101x]

True coil overs (especially mono tube shock based units) require more length than what is available between the OE upper shock mount and lower control arm.
So there are two ways to solve this issue:
1-raise the upper shock mount (Chicane mount)
2-lower the lower shock mount (ridetech lower control arms, for example)

True coil overs place all load (weight) on the two ends. The ends can be poly mounts or spherical bearings.





Hybrid coil overs are typically a twin-tube shock design which is more compact (shorter).
Hybrid coil overs place the spring load on the shock body and the upper mount. This does cause some side loading of the shock shaft, which could result in premature seal failure. However, the units on the market seem to have decent life as I've not seen a ton of them leaking.


All have exactly the same amount of travel as the motion ratio never changed (technically it could change in the ridetech lower as they control the lower mounting point, which is the only way to change motion ratio).


The more important decision you should be considering is which type of shock do you want to use. Shocks are one of the most important parts of the suspension and control handling, NVH, ride quality, etc.

[AMPZ28]

Excellent information, thanks. The ability to change the rebound and bump stiffness per driving conditions whether it be road or track is important, as well as ride height adjustments.

[BonzoHansen]

True coil overs (especially mono tube shock based units) require more length than what is available between the OE upper shock mount and lower control arm.
So there are two ways to solve this issue:
1-raise the upper shock mount (Chicane mount)
2-lower the lower shock mount (ridetech lower control arms, for example)

True coil overs place all load (weight) on the two ends. The ends can be poly mounts or spherical bearings.



Hybrid coil overs are typically a twin-tube shock design which is more compact (shorter).
Hybrid coil overs place the spring load on the shock body and the upper mount. This does cause some side loading of the shock shaft, which could result in premature seal failure. However, the units on the market seem to have decent life as I've not seen a ton of them leaking.


All have exactly the same amount of travel as the motion ratio never changed (technically it could change in the ridetech lower as they control the lower mounting point, which is the only way to change motion ratio).


The more important decision you should be considering is which type of shock do you want to use. Shocks are one of the most important parts of the suspension and control handling, NVH, ride quality, etc.

Is there any inherent advantage or disadvantage to the ridetech method (lowering the pickup point via the LCA) vs the extended upper bracket (speedtech or global west)