Darren (et all),

Would there be any problem with me moving the lower rear shock mounts on the dedion axle as in the picture below.

The reason I want to do this is that the shock is going to be extremely short - max 12" open to fit in the standard location. I have some shocks, but they're slightly longer, and don't give enough room for bump (only 1" before the rubber bump stop). Moving the shock bracket as per the pic would give me an extra 3 inches or so.

Any comments anyone? or suggestions for alternative pickup points, I don't want to have to go and buy more shocks if I can help it...

Thanks,

Ned.

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[Edited on 12/7/04 by ned]

What about where the tube meets the didion tube wherer they are welded, a bit back? I am not sure how thick the tube you think of attaching it to is and it might buckle a bit.

Extend your top mounts inwards and slant the shocks to them.
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Alain,

the metal on my location pic is quite substantial, i wouldn't worry about it buckling.

Interesting idea pete. i've ordered my fuel tank, so will see how much room i have to mount the two tubes at 45 degrees to the rear bottom end from the 4" rollbar plates and see if it'll work..

Ned.

Hi Ned,

Either would work, fuel tank shouldn't get in the way either.

Kind regards,

Darren

From my basic understanding (mis-understanding?) of suspension geometry, if you angled your shocks in more wouldn't that create more of a falling rate action???

I would weld brackets where you have suggested ned but check for clearance with the inside of the wheel and tyre first.

Doug.

tight wad,buy some that fit.

How about using a longer bolt from your top trailing arm mount on the axle . I know it would put the mount 90` to what it was originally but the book ones were that way aound & if the single purchase was a problem then run a tab off the hub tube to brace the outer end of you bolt. You may need to shift your top mounts out slightly too, but this way you keep your shock vertical & give more clearance to your wheel. Just a thought. Cheers, Steve.