JasonWW

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Wow, I forgot all about the IAS shocks. Since those are upside down, it does effect the ride height. The whole weight of the car is on that upper shock mount trapezoid piece. Not the outer part of the mount.

I'll need to look at some of my IAS photos to make sure it will work properly. It's a very unique unit.

BTW, how do you like those shocks? Handle good and ride good?

JasonWW

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It looks like the top of that Edelbrock IAS shock is dome shaped. I think you could go either way on using that small washer. The dome shape should allow it enough room to tilt. I'd make sure that it can tilt easily before you install them in the car. If it can, you should be good to go.

Just don't install any large diameter, heavy duty washers on it. Do you know what I'm talking about?

99Bluz28

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Yeah, I know exactly what your talking about.





I've been really happy with the IAS shocks; they ride great considering the 600 lbs.in. springs up front, and handling is equally impressive!
The rear IAS shocks also mount upside down and seem to work really good with my airbags.

JasonWW

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Does Edelbrock ship those washers with their shocks and say to install them on top of the shock?

If so, just leave them off. Otherwise they will be pressed against the outer metal ring in the 3rd pic of post 3 and prevent the shock from tilting.

99Bluz28

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No,they didn't send any washers, and none are used between the shock body and upper mount. I had to look over the instruction 3 times, just to make sure.
The left is from a GlobalWest kit, and the right came off some koni's.
I just posted the pictures for others that don't know exactly what your talking about..

JasonWW

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Cool, you look good to go.

Jeff Smith

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Still think about JasonWW's idea (Modifying Your Front Upper Shock Mount).Should I do it on my Camaro?
Let me show my pix of my 2001 Camaro front Koni shocks and G/C+Ecb..
I did measure 2" down from 28". There still plenty room for turning left and right suspension.



Should I go ahead do it on it?

fortmyerspolice

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Wonder what the steps would be for KYB AGX's

JasonWW

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Your post is really confusing me. What is the 28" your measuring?
Are you worrying about the extension?
What is your ride height at?

JasonWW

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Do you have a picture of it? It's probably the same as the stock shocks. As long as the mount can tilt like in my picture, you will be all right.

realmendrivev8s

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So this will basically allow me to drop the front of my car without the use of lowering springs or is it best to use lowering springs when doing this mod?

JasonWW

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No, go back to the first post and read the first 2 sentences.

realmendrivev8s

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Sorry, I just skipped over that and looked at the pics

Jeff Smith

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PM ya..

fortmyerspolice

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Not a good one.

JasonWW

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Yeah, it should work fine. It looks flat on top like the DeCarbons. Just use that washer on top so the mount can tilt. It'll work.

JasonWW

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28" fender height on that car is pretty close to stock, isn't it?

Tell you what. Have the car sitting on level ground and measure the fender lip to rim lip exactly, then take a jack and lift the car until the wheel is fully extended. Now measure the same two points.

The shock only allows 6" of travel, so if your wheel dropped 3" your right in the middle and probably don't need to do it.

If your wheel dropped 4", then it means it can only compress 2" and that's not very much. Doing this modification will give you back an inch+. That will noticably help things. Just get some packers first, so you can limit your travel just in case something rubs.

Jeff Smith

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28" fender height on that car is pretty close to stock, isn't it?Really..

Tell you what. Have the car sitting on level ground and measure the fender lip to rim lip exactly,25.5" then take a jack and lift the car until the wheel is fully extended. 27.5" Now measure the same two points.

The shock only allows 6" of travel, so if your wheel dropped 3" your right in the middle and probably don't need to do it. 4" suspension travel.

If your wheel dropped 4", then it means it can only compress 2" and that's not very much. Doing this modification will give you back an inch+. That will noticably help things. Just get some packers first, so you can limit your travel just in case something rubs. True...

Look at #27, I measured from floor to fender lip.

JasonWW

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I meant measure from the fender lip to the TOP of the rim. Just because it can be more accurate.

Anyway, your numbers just don't make sense. Are your saying the wheel can only extend 2" from ride height? (27.5 minus 25.5)

Or does it drop 4"?

Jeff Smith

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I measured from the fender lip to the TOP of the rim= 6.5" (left and right).I will go ahead to do it..If I need help, I ll email you..Thanks for input...