Rear shocks...

[patrija]

I'm waiting on my new engine to be completed, so I have too much time to think about the next projects.

I have the standard Unique rear shock setup (1998) and think my rear shocks are about ready to be replaced. If I pull up on the rear fenderwell, the rear of the car will rise up and stay at that height - it doesn't appear to settle back down until I push it back down. This happens on both sides. Now that I think about it, I guess that I have not tried leaving it overnight to see if it settles over time. I talked to Allen awhile ago and he recommended taking it over the guys over at Pro-Shocks, but have not had a chance to get there yet. Anyone else experience this?

[clayfoushee]

Mine does exactly the same thing front or back, also a 98 w/ standard set-up.

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler (452.1-stroker), top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[Nneits]

That's a pretty normal response from good shocks and tight suspension. It's really just reflective of a gentle bind across the suspension. Don't worry about it. Worry if you lift up and everything settles back to normal very easily.

I wrestled with reality for forty years, and I am happy to state that I finally won out over it. -Elwood P. Dowd

[Brent]

A standard suspension system will act completely different than an IRS set-up. An IRS set-up is like a coil over front suspension in that when you raise up on the body the suspension will stay at that height ( to a certain point ) until the car is rolled back and forth or driven. When you raise up on the rear of the car the bottom of the rear tires are then pulled toward the center of the car. This side loads the rear tires and will not allow the car to settle until the car rolled or driven. On a straight axle car this does not occur.



Brent
4279401
Candy Apple Red/White
402 FE/Toploader/3.54

[clayfoushee]

Thanks Brent and Nniets, I thought it was normal too, and my car handles well, never bottoms out. I was confused about the comment attributed to Alan about getting it checked out.

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler (452.1-stroker), top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[patrija]

Thanks all, this is good news and something I can cross off my list for now. I may still run over to Pro-Shock to see what they would recommend and charge for an upgrade to adjustable shocks with coil overs in the rear. Guess I will have to move on to a new project ... thanks again!

[Master]

Brent, you da man!:)

Scott
4279454
SA 428
3:54

[gasman]

Patrick, Where is pro shock?

Sorry to hear about your motor. Hope it will be ready soon.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[patrija]

Steve - Did you get down to Southern Automotive on Friday? I hope your happy with it! Not sure what the status of mine is yet, but hopefully getting it next week.


Proshocks is in Lawrenceville. Website is below. They do not have any facilities there to work on cars, etc.
http://www.proshocks.com

[gasman]

Patrick, Yes I picked up the motor and delivered it to the shop. It will be installed Monday. I thought it sounded pretty good.

They were all over your motor trying to get you on the road.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[patrija]

That's great Steve, I can't wait to see and hear that "beast" in your car!!!