Front shock mount

[westmichguy]

I have seen a lot of discussion on here with front shock mounts. Since my tie rod bar is behind my axle, there is limited clearance. Is it ok to mount an upper shock mount to the friction shock mount, and run the shock to the front axle tab that I have highlighted? I don't care about people seeing the shock out in front, just weighing my options.
Thanks,
Gil

 

[Old Rotor Flap]

Yes, and let me see if I can make a mountain out of a geosyncline.

I presume you don't mean to add a tube shock mount to the existing friction shock arm as it would only pivot with the arm rather than compress the shock...... Occasioinally, I am able to grasp the obvious.

You can remove the friction shocks and weld a vertical plate/bracket to the end of the crossmember tube. I would then add a tube or plate to the back of the shock mounting bracket to form a triangle using as it's three sides, the shcck mount bracket, the crossmember tube and this third added piece. Did I say that right?

Alternatively, you can mount these same two (per side) braclets to the x-member tube just inboard of the friction shock to retain the friction shock.

I would not connect the lower end of the shock to the existing mount on the axle, although you could. I would mount the lower end of the shock to one of the batwings..... probably the out board wing, were it not too much a**ache as the inner is supporting the spring and doesn't need any additional loading.... though, you could use the inboard wing.

 

[fordsbyjay]

I am pretty sure Ron (and others) has some mounts that mount to the side of the frame and extend forward. This allows the shock to mount to the shackle on the end of the leaf spring so it wouldn't interfere with you drag link. Do a search for shock mounts as there have been plenty of posts with pictures already out there. Do you have a vega cross steer plus the drag link behind the leaf spring?

something like these http://www.speedwaymotors.com/F1-Forged-Upper-Shock-Mounts,2132.html?parentDisplayId=5398

 

[KAA]

Yes, and let me see if I can make a mountain out of a geosyncline.

I presume you don't mean to add a tube shock mount to the existing friction shock arm as it would only pivot with the arm rather than compress the shock...... Occasioinally, I am able to grasp the obvious.

You can remove the friction shocks and weld a vertical plate/bracket to the end of the crossmember tube. I would then add a tube or plate to the back of the shock mounting bracket to form a triangle using as it's three sides, the shcck mount bracket, the crossmember tube and this third added piece. Did I say that right?

Alternatively, you can mount these same two (per side) braclets to the x-member tube just inboard of the friction shock to retain the friction shock.

I would not connect the lower end of the shock to the existing mount on the axle, although you could. I would mount the lower end of the shock to one of the batwings..... probably the out board wing, were it not too much a**ache as the inner is supporting the spring and doesn't need any additional loading.... though, you could use the inboard wing.

Idon't know how to do pictures but look at TNT's car on the NTBA sight. He turned the friction shock arms up, welded them to the frame and connected the tube shock to them then to the tabs on the front axle.

 

[RPM]

I have seen a lot of discussion on here with front shock mounts. Since my tie rod bar is behind my axle, there is limited clearance. Is it ok to mount an upper shock mount to the friction shock mount, and run the shock to the front axle tab that I have highlighted? I don't care about people seeing the shock out in front, just weighing my options.
Thanks,
Gil

We make these plates that would simply bolt on for your application. It uses the friction shock hole, and you would have to drill another hole and run a bolt through. Use the tab on the axle.

The little lines inside the holes simply tell the cutter where to start.

 

[westmichguy]

I am pretty sure Ron (and others) has some mounts that mount to the side of the frame and extend forward. This allows the shock to mount to the shackle on the end of the leaf spring so it wouldn't interfere with you drag link. Do a search for shock mounts as there have been plenty of posts with pictures already out there. Do you have a vega cross steer plus the drag link behind the leaf spring?

something like these http://www.speedwaym...tDisplayId=5398

Yes, I do have the Vega cross steering setup on mine.

Idon't know how to do pictures but look at TNT's car on the NTBA sight. He turned the friction shock arms up, welded them to the frame and connected the tube shock to them then to the tabs on the front axle.

I found post made by TNT, however I could not get any pics of the front end of his car to see what it looked like.

RPM, how much are those brackets, and are they available via your website? You do have a website, correct?

Thanks
Gil

 

[RPM]

RPM, how much are those brackets, and are they available via your website? You do have a website, correct?

Thanks
Gil

We do have a web site www.eztbucket.com but those brackets are not on there. Just give us a call to order. 865-932-7541 and they are $40.00 for the pair. plus shipping.

 

[iajjpop]

On my ''t'' I have the Vega steering set up with the tie rod out in front of the axle, with the fricton shock set up.I would like to see some pictures of replacing the fiction shock set up with the plate and a tube shock set up--- thanks

 

[butch27]

RPM: Will the shocks mount in single shear with those mounts?

 

[RPM]

RPM: Will the shocks mount in single shear with those mounts?

Yes single shear.

 

[butch27]

RPM: We've got 2 guys in our T group who want to change from friction to hyd. Can you make the upright length part of the bracket any longer?

 

[RPM]

RPM: We've got 2 guys in our T group who want to change from friction to hyd. Can you make the upright length part of the bracket any longer?

The bracket actually taller than it looks, I had to shrink it to make it fit on a page. The best thing to do is tell me how far you want the top shock hole from the friction shock hole and we can make it.

 

[RPM]

I found a picture of these installed. This is Rex Sheldon's car. Rex actually designed these for his car and we made them. At Spirits 08 Bash Rex's car won best appearing car.

 

[butch27]

Close-up Please.

 

[RPM]

That is all I have and that shot at 70 mph. Can one of you computer gurus crop that and blow it up? Please.

 

[RPM]

 

[Old Rotor Flap]

Ron,

Your drawing looks a bit like a PlasmaCam drawing judging by the entry lines. Is that what you have?

I have access to one. The owner hasn't used it in some time and said if I could get it running, I could use it.

Of course, now he's using it more and buggering it up more so I'm doing the fixing and not actually using of the thing.

 

[Youngster]

That's a very nice solution for those wanting to make this shock up grade on a finished car.

Ron

 

[Ironhead]

I'd like to see more pictures of that red '27. Great looking hot rod.