Coil Over Rear End Set-Up

[Cool32]

I'm tossing up either mounting the coil overs vertical or laid over 8-12 degrees. Is there any disadvantage having them vertical other than stiffer ride.
Ian.

 

[Youngster]

Mounting them at an angle will help keep the chassis centered during it's travel.

Ron

 

[Cool32]

Thanks Ron

 

[Lee_in_KC]

I personally think they look better laid over a little.

 

[railroad]

You will probably adj for ride, but more angle reduces the spring rate affect.

 

[2old2fast]

The closer the shock is to the tire/wheel [unsprung weight] the more effective it is ..

dave

 

[donsrods]

I agree that they should be leaned in a little. I like them straight up and down on a drag car chassis, but for the street I think being angled inward a little helps control sideward movement. I have the ones on my latest rpu project angled in 13 degrees.

Don