Hey Tim, thanks for your advise. Yup, I am putting them as far outboard as possible. Right next to the tire. Then inboard of that are the Watts link axle clamps. Then inboard of that is the four link bracket. The watts link clamp and tube my interfere with the shockwaves. So I was looking to mount the shockwaves in the same location, next to the tire, but forward of the axle not behind it to clear the watts link clamp.
I really dont think this Art Morrison four link is gonna do any wrapping with my lil engine. These things are designed for some serious HP. 1-3/8" Chrome-moly tubes. Here is what I have.
http://www.artmorrison.com/2006cat/29.pdf
But like you said. Everything has to give. I just dont have that much HP.
Thanks for your help Tim... JR
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Originally Posted by The WidowMaker
nope, im not saying they have to be mounted to the rear of the housing. my opinion is that it doesnt matter where they are mounted (front or rear) as long as they are as far outboard as possible.
you will have slight axle wrap with a 4 link. everything has to give somewhere, so there is slight bending of the links, the brackets and the crossmembers.
and yes, some mount them to the lca's. it changes the ratio of the shock though and obviously places a substantial bending force on the lca. i havent seen it on a muscle car though.
whats keeping you from placing the coilovers on the rear of the housing?
Tim
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