Shock Inboarding 101

[Clod_King]

I would have to agree about the Ford statement. I like i few of their trucks. granted I wouldn't go out searching for one. But the Excursion is BIG, and the newer F-350's are nice looking. (am I gonna get shot for that statement?? hahaha)

gmc4cw, thanks for clearing that up man. On screen it looks like a jab. I didn't want the thread to turn into one of those moronic argument threads that go on too long.

I have one more thing to say though.

If the inboarding kit comes with multiple mounts holes, play around with the angle of the shocks. There will be a "sweet spot" for your particular truck, and driving style. Like if your truck is manily a DD, you may prefer a more verticle setup, as opposed to a more angled setup. But as I said before (I think), TOO much angle will render most shock absorbers completely usless.

Kinda like adding another seventeen shocks to each axle. HAHAHA, okay that was a jab to show trucks. Sorry got off topic, I read too many of those scary steering things. hahaha. anyways, I ran out of sh!t to say. My mind is a raisin now.

 

[cbbr]

THanks guys. My initial thought was to get a little more shock length, but I still can't decide if its the best way to go.

 

[Greg72]

THanks guys. My initial thought was to get a little more shock length, but I still can't decide if its the best way to go.

An interesting side effect of inboarding the shocks is that you get a lot more wheel travel than the shock length would normally allow....

In other words....A 12-inch travel shock mounted at a 45 degree angle gives a lot more than 12 inches of wheel travel. That might be interesting to you depending on what you're after.

However, the #1 drawback of angling shocks so severely is that the effectiveness of the shocks is just about cut in HALF....so buy a stiffer shock than what you think you really need. Or get some of those fancy adjustable ones and crank 'em up to full-stiff!!!

 

[cbbr]

Its a balancing act between road manners and trail ability. I usually drive 10 or more hours to hit trails. I don't want to lose the ability to drive 70mph on the highway.

 

[muddybuddy]

i like this setup thats what i want to eventually.

that guys build up is on pirate, its pretty sweet

 

[cbbr]

I'm thinking that road manners are pretty far down on his priority list. That is a sweet setup though.

 

[Greg72]

I'm thinking that road manners are pretty far down on his priority list. That is a sweet setup though.

And with a tubed-out buggy chassis, he has all the freedom in the world to locate the shocks out close to the wheels where they actually belong...

 

[muddybuddy]

I'm thinking that road manners are pretty far down on his priority list. That is a sweet setup though.

well with the rest of the body on it, i dont see why it wouldnt handle decently on the street with limiting straps (in his case chains)

 

[Gravel Maker]

Why hasn't anyone mentioned this?

One of the main benefits you can get from a new shock crossmember is eliminating singls shear on both shock mounts. These vehicles weigh enough that single shear is a major factor for breakdown. A shock bolt supported on one side only is simply asking for trouble. And it is way to easy to remedy.

 

[fireplug]

One of the main benefits you can get from a new shock crossmember is eliminating singls shear on both shock mounts. These vehicles weigh enough that single shear is a major factor for breakdown. A shock bolt supported on one side only is simply asking for trouble. And it is way to easy to remedy.

Huh? What is single shear? Am I daft? Forget that last question.

Why hasn't anyone suggested hooping it into the bed?

 

[Greg72]

Single shear - shock supported from one side only by the thru-bolt

Double shear - shock supported by a thru-bolt that has metal tabs or bracketry supporting it from both sides of the eyelet.


Double shear is a lot stronger, and if there's a way to do it...it's the preferred method to mount things.

 

[fireplug]

Single shear - shock supported from one side only by the thru-bolt

Double shear - shock supported by a thru-bolt that has metal tabs or bracketry supporting it from both sides of the eyelet.


Double shear is a lot stronger, and if there's a way to do it...it's the preferred method to mount things.

Got it, thanks!

 

[Gravel Maker]

It is very simple to do.....

And very inexpensive to do.....I know!