[PutMeInTheSky]

Why are the shocks on the rear suspension facing different directions?

I was looking at it the other day wondering what the significance would be. There must be a reason they did it that way, but I can't think of why. It can't be because of space, it seems like there's plenty under there.

When installing aftermarket shocks, or when upgrading to, say a 10 leaf pack and some coil-overs, do you mount those shocks opposing as well? When I see super high performance trucks, it seems like everything is symmetrical.

 

[eckemoff]

I'm no pro at it, but to me it seem that it doesn't matter just as long as they are both angled the same. The pressure will be the same.

 

[basik]

I'm not sure either... I always thought it was because it allowed the rear suspension to stabilize itself a bit more. Having them pointed different might allow them to take compression a little different as well...(loads applied from different directions) Or maybe it helps with torsional stresses...


I dunno. Someone smart pipe up... I've always wondered too.

 

[bobblehead]

I believe its to help reduce axle wrap.

 

[mustard23]

I believe its to help reduce axle wrap.

that has been what i have been told..