"Basic" Question
If there are no "dumb" questions, then I have some basic ones on suspension;Almost all the pickups I see have the rear shocks "staggered". That is, one shock goes in front of the axle, one to the rear. Seems to me I've seen cars, where they both go to one side (front side or rear side).Is there a reason for "staggering" them, and what is it? Could I run them both to one side? And, if I can is there 1 side thats better than the other? Hope someone can clarify this for me, and thanks in advance. Jim
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Re: "Basic" Question
I'd take a guess that it's something to do with counteracting torque on a driven axle...
Re: "Basic" Question
Yeah, thats what I was thinking, but I think I've seen cars, and 1 or 2 older trucks, where they weren't staggered. Or, I thought maybe it has to do with Trucks potentially having much heavier loads on the back, than cars.Appreciate the quick responce. Hoping I can get a clarification. Haven't been able to find any other way to research this. Jim
Re: "Basic" Question
Got the answer. Its theoretically to combat "axle wrap"; the tendency of the pinion on the rearend to rise with speed and torque. Mainly tho, they do it cause its easiest/conveniant. I can put the shocks both on the same side w/out problem. :)