The limiting factor here is the the bump stops or, at worst, the
compressed springs, not the shock. If you bottom out the shock before
anything else you will damage it. Also keep in mind that the top of the
shock needs to be located in a rubber or spherical busing as it pivots
as it travels. A race car will have the top of the shock in a steel
spherical bushing, street car in a rubber one.
The best way to do what you want is a shorter spring. A Real One, not a
cut down one.
Bob
Joe Curry wrote:
>
> After further study of the shock location, I have another proposal for
>consideration.
>
> How about leaving the top spring perch where it is and drilling out the
>center so that the attaching point is no longer in the center of the perch.
> Then you can weld an extension to the top of the shock tower to mount the top
>of the shock.
>
> Of course, when you attach that extension, you won't be able to easily remove
>the spring perch but that shouldn't be a problem because it should never
> need to be removed. In fact, it's probably not a bad idea to tack weld it in
>place rather than using the attached studs that secure it to the tower.
>
> OK, I'm ready for the feedback!!!
>
> Joe (C)
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