Front shocks
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InvisiBill
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I bought a set of slightly used Edelbrock IAS shocks from rockvillespeed. I don't think I really like them. Maybe I'm just nuts, or used to my worn out old shocks or something, but the Edelbrocks seem wobbly. Like they're too soft or something. But at the same time, it feels really rough when I hit bumps. I could handle one or the other (too soft or too hard), but it somehow feels like it has both problems...
But this is all seat-of-the-pants, and I'm no expert. It just feels really soft at times, and really hard at others. The wrong times... *shrug*
But this is all seat-of-the-pants, and I'm no expert. It just feels really soft at times, and really hard at others. The wrong times... *shrug*
Are you sure the shocks are installed correctly? The IAS shocks go in "upside down" compared to normal shocks -- the body end attaches to the chassis, and the shaft end attaches to the suspension. The description you give sounds like the shocks are upside down (body down, instead of body up).InvisiBill said:
I have IAS shocks on my Ty, and really like them.
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However, I did get a lot of rear squat when launching my somewhat-modified
Ty. So, after talking with Edelbrock and getting some other opinions, I installed different IAS shocks. The fronts are for a Suburban -- only had to swap the lower bushings for them to fit (I think Mike at Rockville Speed might have a few more sets of bushings left), although you could also trim the original bushings to fit if you really wanted. The rears are for a lowered full-size truck, and bolted right up. The ride is a little stiffer now, but not harsh, and I don't get nearly as much squat as before.
BTW, I think it's a testament to the IAS system that I can put shocks for a nearly-6000lb vehicle on my Ty and still have a fairly comfortable, well-controlled ride.
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I had originally installed the F&R shocks for a 4wd S-10 Blazer. Fit just fine. Gave a very nice, comfortable ride with pretty good control. Was both smoother and better-controlled than the stock shocks. For a daily-driver truck that isn't raced hard, I would definitely recommend them.jrty said:
However, I did get a lot of rear squat when launching my somewhat-modified
Ty. So, after talking with Edelbrock and getting some other opinions, I installed different IAS shocks. The fronts are for a Suburban -- only had to swap the lower bushings for them to fit (I think Mike at Rockville Speed might have a few more sets of bushings left), although you could also trim the original bushings to fit if you really wanted. The rears are for a lowered full-size truck, and bolted right up. The ride is a little stiffer now, but not harsh, and I don't get nearly as much squat as before.BTW, I think it's a testament to the IAS system that I can put shocks for a nearly-6000lb vehicle on my Ty and still have a fairly comfortable, well-controlled ride.
InvisiBill
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BillC said:
So the boot should be up or down? I remember seeing an arrow and either "DOWN" or "UP" on it, which I assumed indicated how they were supposed to be installed. I don't remember how I did it, but I assume I did whatever the arrow said... But if that's the opposite of stock, I suppose I may have put them on the wrong way, in order to match how the stock ones were. I'll go take a look...
InvisiBill
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InvisiBill said:
Well whadda ya know... I put the front ones on upside down. If they really are "backwards" compared to stock, I probably just put them in to match the stockers, without paying attention to the arrow. I'll get them put in right soon and see how they are. I assume I'll be much happier, based on BillC's comments.
The boot end goes down (attached to the suspension arm/axle) on all IAS shocks. But, it sounds like you've already figgered that out.InvisiBill said:
Better check the rears, too, just to be safe. Please let us know if the shocks work any better once they've been flipped over.
InvisiBill
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BillC said:The boot end goes down (attached to the suspension arm/axle) on all IAS shocks. But, it sounds like you've already figgered that out.
I checked the rears first, as that's a lot easier. They were on properly, which is the same way as the stock ones were. I'm guessing I did those following the arrows. Since they matched the stockers, I probably just did the fronts the same as the stockers, without bothering to look at the arrows. I plan to correct them soon, and I sure will report back on the improvement.
Thanks for the help, guys. I did a few more searchs, found the shock "poll" and decided to go with the Monomax's. I really like them, probably better than the Bilsteins HDs I had on there. The handling is controlled and the smaller bumps are absorbed, while the sharper road impacts are "rounded off" well. A good choicefor a daily driver.
InvisiBill
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InvisiBill said:BillC said:The boot end goes down (attached to the suspension arm/axle) on all IAS shocks. But, it sounds like you've already figgered that out.
I checked the rears first, as that's a lot easier. They were on properly, which is the same way as the stock ones were. I'm guessing I did those following the arrows. Since they matched the stockers, I probably just did the fronts the same as the stockers, without bothering to look at the arrows. I plan to correct them soon, and I sure will report back on the improvement.
Yeah, they're much better now. I don't really even remember what the stockers were like, for comparison... But these are pretty nice. Stiff, but not too harsh.