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Rear Axle
Here's a question for the group. I'm coming off a 2007 Expedition with independent rear suspension and I've never owned a modern pickup so bear with me. Why does Ford place one of the shocks in front of the axle and the other behind?
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Not just Ford. My 1988 Chevy was that way, so is my 2004 Dodge dually.
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The staggered rear shock geometry greatly improves rear axle stability. Staggered shocks simply means that one shock is placed in front of the axle and the other is placed behind the axle. This configuration is more stable under all conditions and reduces wheel hop, spring wrap up etc.
The staggered shock configuration was added to all Boss 302 Mustangs, Shelby GT 500's, and 428 Drag Pack cars to support their high performance demands. The shock that trails the axle is mounted to additional frame structure that was welded into the floor pan just in front of the gas tank above the rear end. This frame structure consisted of 4 sheet-metal components that reinforce the floor and are welded to each frame rail. In addition to the frame structure, the lower shock mount plate for the left side is designed with the mounting point coming out behind the axle. Also both left and right are thicker and have more material around the shock-mounting hole.
The staggered shock configuration was added to all Boss 302 Mustangs, Shelby GT 500's, and 428 Drag Pack cars to support their high performance demands. The shock that trails the axle is mounted to additional frame structure that was welded into the floor pan just in front of the gas tank above the rear end. This frame structure consisted of 4 sheet-metal components that reinforce the floor and are welded to each frame rail. In addition to the frame structure, the lower shock mount plate for the left side is designed with the mounting point coming out behind the axle. Also both left and right are thicker and have more material around the shock-mounting hole.
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No in 05 is when they went on the outside of the frame rails, they were already staggered.
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