upper shock mounts

**rsk68** · 01-18-2005

I just finished these up for my upper rear shock mounts, I modeled them up from the design I purchased from DSE but didnt want them to be weld in, these will bolt in from the inside of the trunk, just bored so i thought i would share.

RSK68
Rick Klein

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**parsonsj** · 01-18-2005

Nicely done. Is it from a casting? or a piece of billet steel?

jp

**rsk68** · 01-18-2005

Hi John

I machined these from 303 SS billet, should be plenty strong!
hows your front suspensipn coming? got any pics.

Later

RSK68
Rick Klein

**rsk68** · 01-20-2005

just finished installing the shocks, not sure on the angle yet
when i get the ride hight down i can move them again, hope i dont have to though.

RSK68
Rick Klein

**Ralph LoGrasso** · 01-20-2005

Looking good, Rick. Nicely done!!

**wally8** · 01-20-2005

Man! That looks nice!

Just out of curiosity what gauge of sheetmetal did you use for the flooring that you're bolting too?

Wally

**rsk68** · 01-21-2005

Thanks guys
Sheetmetal used is a DSE item, its made from 1/8 steel its a nice
product and boxed in so its very strong.

RSK68
Rick Klein

**SatisTraction** · 05-05-2005

what angle are your shocks mounted at? why and how do you chose the angle?

**rsk68** · 05-06-2005

I really didnt calculate a angle, i used the same length shock that DSE
uses, I let the rear sag down and gave the shock around 1 inch compression from there, this gave me enough travel to not bottom out the shock when driving.

RSK68
Rick Klein

**68BNUT** · 05-06-2005

Hey Rick looks good Im about to start on my rear suspension, got a question for ya, The tunnel piece you got from DSE, do you have to have the mini tub done or will it fit side to side with out the mini-tub?

**rsk68** · 05-06-2005

I think its long enough, but if your not going to mini tub I would just use the stock shock mounts.

RSK68
Rick Klein

**67ragtp** · 05-07-2005

Rick,

Got a question for you, I was under the impression that the shocks gets mounted in front of the rear. Please educate me, Im confused, Im at the point now where Im getting ready to weld in my upper shock mounts. My lower shock plate is 180 deg opposite yours. How did you come up with the design, should my shock be behind the axle? I welded the upper channel straight across non staggered.

BTW- outstanding work the car is looking great!

Thanks Rich

**gchandler** · 05-07-2005

You should really have one shock in front of the axle and one behind in a leaf spring application. That is how is was done from 69 and up. Also you might consider making the plate that the shock bolts to a little larger to spread the load of the shock out on the sheetmetal a little more.

Other then that the actual clevis looks great.

**Modo Innovations** · 05-08-2005

Rich, I had the same dilema. I came up with an easy cheap fix. Take your lower shock mounts and turn them 180 degrees. In other words put them on backwards. This will make your shock mounts be on the inside of the leaf springs and behind the rear axle. The only other mod is to cut off the E-brake holders and weld them back on if desired.

I did some research on staggered verses same side shocks at other sites. At Competition Engineerings site, I read that if you have your shocks on the same side of the axle you can use an angle between 5-10 degrees inward for regular street use and mild corner carving.

Hope this helps.
Shannon

**67ragtp** · 05-09-2005

shannon,

What are the advantages of having the shock behind the axle as opposed to having it in front of the axle?

Rich

**Modo Innovations** · 05-09-2005

Rich,
I'm by far not an expert on the subject, but I know that in 1967 with both shocks in front of the axle GM had an enormous amount of wheel hop. They tried o fix this with a traction bar. In 1968 they upgraded
the rear by staggering the shocks.

As for me, the advantage is cost, and being able to hook up the rear tires on a straight of way. Where I live there are not any tracks to do corners on, only drag strips. If you look at the 4-link set ups on drag cars the shocks are in the rear of the axle.

Anyway that's my 2 cents worth.
Shannon

**Nova73** · 06-17-2006

those are some very nice brackets. Any interest in making anymore and selling them? I dont have the equipment to make them but would like to use them to mount my shocks the same way, i cant run a bar across like most kits have because of my exhaust. let me know

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