Remote shock canister mounting

[carbuff]

Since several of you are, I believe, running the Ridetech triple-adjustable or similar shocks which have a remote canister, I'm curious as to where you are mounting those canisters on the rear of your vehicle? I'm considering a change to a set which will have a canister to mount, and I don't know where to put it. The seemingly obvious place is in the trunk, but unless I'm mistaken, that means drilling a couple of 3" or so holes to pass the canister through. There aren't any quikc-disconnect type fittings on those canister hoses, correct?

How have you guys dealt with this?

There just isn't a good place under my car for them, at least not one where I could get to it to change the settings without getting the car in the air. SO trunk mount would certainly make that part easier. And I have the rear downbars from my rollbar in the perfect spot for mounting them.

Suggestions? Thoughts?

[Ron Sutton]

Hi Bryan,

I sent you an email outlining some options with quick disconnects. The steel ones are pretty affordable & I think that offers you a solution.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Ron Sutton

Hi Bryan,

I sent you an email outlining some options with quick disconnects. The steel ones are pretty affordable & I think that offers you a solution.

Ron, I'd be willing to bet plenty of members (myself included) would love to read what you have to say and recommend on the subject.

[SSLance]

Too late for me, I already cut two 3" holes in my trunk floor. I'm still working on a solution to fill them back in in a way that will seal the hose off yet still leave a way to remove the shocks if necessary.

[rchaskin]

Look at the build thread for the 1969 Goodguys Camaro.

They made some neat covers for the 3" holes in the trunk floor.

[Yelcamino]

Originally Posted by SSLance

Too late for me, I already cut two 3" holes in my trunk floor. I'm still working on a solution to fill them back in in a way that will seal the hose off yet still leave a way to remove the shocks if necessary.

Maybe you could use one of these Lance...

http://www.sealsit.com/grommet_split.asp

[SSLance]

I actually bought the 3" version of those and they didn't fit. The 3" measurement is outside to outside of the metal part of the seal. When put together they would just slide down completely through the holes in my floor.

Great product and great idea, we just need them in a 3.5" size is all.

Something to think about, the company states that they'll make custom sizes for larger orders. Maybe if enough of us got together on a group buy we could have them make a run of them that will fit a 3" diameter hole?

[65_LS1_T56]

I chose to no cut the big hole in the trunk. Not ideal from a looks standpoint, but easy to get to. Plus it's a full frame car, so you may not have a place to mount them like this.

[Ron Sutton]

Okie Dokie ...

In road racing, we use shocks with quick disconnect hose canisters. They typically come with the shocks from the manufacturer. I "thought" the aftermarket quick disconnects (that hold pressure) we use for brake lines, hydraulic clutch lines, etc ... might work. Not. Because the Ridetech hoses uses an ORB fitting with special threads, the commonly available hose quick disconnects (with AN or NPT Threads) will not connect.

But Seals It DOES offer split 2-piece seals that are 4.5" OD to cover the 3" holes for the canister to go through, just as Herb mentioned above. I carry them HERE.


Reminder: To those that don't already know this ... do not disconnect the hoses off your shocks ... as pressure & oil will come out.

[Buick Grand National Guy]

I mounted mine to underside of my 84 Grand National frame behind wheel.
Copied location from Ridetech's Chevelle. FWIW, the adjusting screw is sealed against weather so rain, dust, etc coming off rear tires will not be a problem.
Conrad