WebMay 4, 2015 · 611 Posts. #9 · May 1, 2015. daggo66 said: It's impossible to mount shocks upside down. The proper position is determined by the manufacturer. Top and bottom … WebOct 21, 2013 · As a rule, dual tube shocks should never be mounted upside down. Some people say that monotube or gas pressurize shocks can be mounted upside down, …
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WebJan 4, 2011 · 242 Posts. #6 · Jan 4, 2011. As said above, there is only one way to mount "stock/OEM style" shocks. The bottom has an eye for a bolt to insert horizontally, and the top has a tab like a T with 2 bolts going through each side of it vertically. What probably confused you is that there are aftermarket shocks that mount differently which puts the ... WebOct 19, 2010 · Therefore the orientation of the shock does not effect its performance. Similar to a coil over or any other Nitrogen charged shock. Can up, or can down, is all the same thing. Just make sure that the spring perch, or axle tube does not hit the bottom of the shock can during FULL compression. Meaning allow for .5-1" of bumpstop compression. phillips and faldowski
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WebJan 14, 2014 · Discussion Starter · #1 · Jan 14, 2014. I have a 2004 jeep grand cherokee Laredo with a rough country 4" suspension lift ($500). And a lot of people are telling me that my shocks are upside down. I had the lift installed by a local body shop. WebJan 23, 2001 · Joined Sep 11, 1999 2,105 Posts #7 · Jan 22, 2001 Most ordinary shocks were not designed to nor will function properly up side down. Rancho 5000 and 9000's … WebMar 24, 2015 · 34,199 Posts. #8 · Mar 18, 2012. Being pedantic over here, but the correct way to mount a shock that is adhering to the correct principles of unsprung weight reduction, is Can-UP. If you want to call something upside down or right side up, then upside down is can down, right side up is can up. For clarification, take a look at 99% … phillips and finley deland