Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
01-13-2004, 09:19 PM
#21
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Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 19:09:16 -0500, "HarryS" <harry-s@comcast.net>
wrote:
>"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
>news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
>> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
>> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
>> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>>
>> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
>> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
>> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
>> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>>
>> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>>
>
>Your shocks were probably installed by a lose nut under the jeep. If you
>mount them up side down they cannot shed water dirt and mud and the shock
>acts like a cup but what do I know?
The Edelbrocks on my JGC are required to be installed upside down.
wrote:
>"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
>news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
>> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
>> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
>> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>>
>> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
>> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
>> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
>> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>>
>> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>>
>
>Your shocks were probably installed by a lose nut under the jeep. If you
>mount them up side down they cannot shed water dirt and mud and the shock
>acts like a cup but what do I know?
The Edelbrocks on my JGC are required to be installed upside down.
01-13-2004, 09:19 PM
#22
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Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 19:09:16 -0500, "HarryS" <harry-s@comcast.net>
wrote:
>"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
>news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
>> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
>> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
>> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>>
>> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
>> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
>> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
>> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>>
>> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>>
>
>Your shocks were probably installed by a lose nut under the jeep. If you
>mount them up side down they cannot shed water dirt and mud and the shock
>acts like a cup but what do I know?
The Edelbrocks on my JGC are required to be installed upside down.
wrote:
>"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
>news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
>> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
>> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
>> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>>
>> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
>> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
>> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
>> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>>
>> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>>
>
>Your shocks were probably installed by a lose nut under the jeep. If you
>mount them up side down they cannot shed water dirt and mud and the shock
>acts like a cup but what do I know?
The Edelbrocks on my JGC are required to be installed upside down.
01-13-2004, 09:56 PM
#23
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Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
Turns out, some shocks can and others should not be mounted up side down.
Check with the manufacture. If they are approved to be mounted in either
direction, up side down sometimes can make for better clearance against
suspension (and other things).
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>
Check with the manufacture. If they are approved to be mounted in either
direction, up side down sometimes can make for better clearance against
suspension (and other things).
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>
01-13-2004, 09:56 PM
#24
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Posts: n/a
Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
Turns out, some shocks can and others should not be mounted up side down.
Check with the manufacture. If they are approved to be mounted in either
direction, up side down sometimes can make for better clearance against
suspension (and other things).
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>
Check with the manufacture. If they are approved to be mounted in either
direction, up side down sometimes can make for better clearance against
suspension (and other things).
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>
01-13-2004, 09:56 PM
#25
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Posts: n/a
Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
Turns out, some shocks can and others should not be mounted up side down.
Check with the manufacture. If they are approved to be mounted in either
direction, up side down sometimes can make for better clearance against
suspension (and other things).
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>
Check with the manufacture. If they are approved to be mounted in either
direction, up side down sometimes can make for better clearance against
suspension (and other things).
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Bill Johnson" <bill@bill.bill> wrote in message
news:400443fe.9342033@news.alt.net...
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
>
01-13-2004, 10:01 PM
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Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
Most modern shock absorbers utilize a twin (dual) tube
construction; in order to work properly the inner of the two tubes
(working chamber) should stay completely filled with oil. The outer
(reserve) tube contains an oil reserve along with air or a pressurized
gas. If the unit is mounted inverted (rod side down), the air or gas in
the outer chamber can enter the inner working chamber, resulting in poor
damping performance. Therefore, twin tube shock absorbers should not be
mounted upside down (or on their side), with the exception of specially
designed units that incorporate a gas cell, or cellular gas material,
designed to keep the gas retained in the outer reserve tube.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Bill Johnson wrote:
>
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
construction; in order to work properly the inner of the two tubes
(working chamber) should stay completely filled with oil. The outer
(reserve) tube contains an oil reserve along with air or a pressurized
gas. If the unit is mounted inverted (rod side down), the air or gas in
the outer chamber can enter the inner working chamber, resulting in poor
damping performance. Therefore, twin tube shock absorbers should not be
mounted upside down (or on their side), with the exception of specially
designed units that incorporate a gas cell, or cellular gas material,
designed to keep the gas retained in the outer reserve tube.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bill Johnson wrote:
>
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
01-13-2004, 10:01 PM
#30
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Posts: n/a
Re: Inverted Shocks, what is the benefit?
Most modern shock absorbers utilize a twin (dual) tube
construction; in order to work properly the inner of the two tubes
(working chamber) should stay completely filled with oil. The outer
(reserve) tube contains an oil reserve along with air or a pressurized
gas. If the unit is mounted inverted (rod side down), the air or gas in
the outer chamber can enter the inner working chamber, resulting in poor
damping performance. Therefore, twin tube shock absorbers should not be
mounted upside down (or on their side), with the exception of specially
designed units that incorporate a gas cell, or cellular gas material,
designed to keep the gas retained in the outer reserve tube.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bill Johnson wrote:
>
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!
construction; in order to work properly the inner of the two tubes
(working chamber) should stay completely filled with oil. The outer
(reserve) tube contains an oil reserve along with air or a pressurized
gas. If the unit is mounted inverted (rod side down), the air or gas in
the outer chamber can enter the inner working chamber, resulting in poor
damping performance. Therefore, twin tube shock absorbers should not be
mounted upside down (or on their side), with the exception of specially
designed units that incorporate a gas cell, or cellular gas material,
designed to keep the gas retained in the outer reserve tube.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Bill Johnson wrote:
>
> I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Up-Country option, the
> factory shocks are tired and I want to replace them. I noticed they are
> mounted upside down and wondered what the benefit is by doing that?
>
> With my new purchase should I mount the new shocks in the same matter?
> Even if they are not gas shocks? I wanted to go with a hydraulic shock
> hoping to improve the ride and so far I really like the Doetsch DT3000
> series. Will it matter how they mount?
>
> On that note, would there be a better choice in shocks? Thanks!