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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 2:01:52 PM

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A good way to do the 3rd shock? It should be really secured, but the rear axle flexes.. so I am not so sure about having the shock mounted this way (through the steel pin) is the way to go?! Hmm...

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 2:56:57 PM

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if they left room for it to move then it'll be all good. if the shock is flush against the axle...then maybe not.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 2:57:10 PM

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I think most users here do it this way, but I also prefer the U-bracket-with-ball-connector solution.

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A good way to do the 3rd shock? It should be really secured, but the rear axle flexes.. so I am not so sure about having the shock mounted this way (through the steel pin) is the way to go?! Hmm...

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 3:06:25 PM

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But even with room, the fact is that the axle really isn't meant to move smoothly inside of the ball cup / connector when moving beyond a certain degree of flex.. so that's why I am not so sure about this approach...

Maybe it is not an issue.. but I am just thinking outloud..

I use ball connector... ha!

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if they left room for it to move then it'll be all good. if the shock is flush against the axle...then maybe not.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 5:01:07 PM

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I actually moved and altered my third's mounting. It was limiting movement having the upper mount straight above the shock, so I put it on the "firewall" as many have done, but also used a very heavy spring and have removed the shock shaft. This makes for a spring that won't come off, but is free to snake around any which way that's needed. True, there is no damping effect, but rear articulation is radical now compared to stock.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 5:01:08 PM

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ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer

A good way to do the 3rd shock? It should be really secured, but the rear axle flexes.. so I am not so sure about having the shock mounted this way (through the steel pin) is the way to go?! Hmm...

thats how i had mine on my 'box

cut straight through the gearbox with a hack saw

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 5:41:45 PM

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I am the opposite.. I got no spring, only damper.. ha!!

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I actually moved and altered my third's mounting. It was limiting movement having the upper mount straight above the shock, so I put it on the "firewall" as many have done, but also used a very heavy spring and have removed the shock shaft. This makes for a spring that won't come off, but is free to snake around any which way that's needed. True, there is no damping effect, but rear articulation is radical now compared to stock.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 7:00:13 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Lunchboxer

A good way to do the 3rd shock? It should be really secured, but the rear axle flexes.. so I am not so sure about having the shock mounted this way (through the steel pin) is the way to go?! Hmm...

Lunchboxer this is how I've done the 3rd shock on my midnight pumpkin, but I haven't run it yet, so who knows if it will hold up. I think you've raised some excellent points and you certainly have more experience with this stuff than I do, so we'll see.

I'm also curious about alaska's change to mounting the 3rd shock bracket on the "firewall." I would think that would put the shock at a very strange and unproductive angle, but what the heck do I know!

Also, I have the CRP kit on the way, so I'm anxious to get that installed.

Steve

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/28/2008 7:05:04 PM

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Well, try it out and let us know how you like it!! It is what this hobby is all about.. you can do crazy modification to your cars.. and don't have to worry about much..

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/29/2008 3:31:32 AM

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I only used the term firewall as it's the first vertical bulkhead between the motor and the interior, mine's mounted just the same as the pic at the top of this page. The only difference, is that I am using a spring that's unwilling to come off the lower and upper pivots and forms a sort of "S" shape when the rear is moving about. I'll try to post a pic when I have the opportunity. Now I'm planning on painting the wheels flat black and the body some solid color that I have yet to decide on, oh, and a dual wheeled wheelie-bar that articulates with springs.

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/29/2008 4:32:56 AM

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RE: Return of Lunchbox.. - 5/29/2008 7:30:22 AM

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Sorry about my ignorance, but what is that big blue blob in the center of your chassis?

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