Re: [Amc-list] Air shocks on Jav/AMX---a fix I found years ago

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The shocks are staggered to prevent axle (or rear
spring) wind up on fast starts.   That's my take on it
at least. I don't know why AMC decided to do it in
1970 though.

Joe Fulton

--- Armand Eshleman <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Here's my take on the staggered rear shock mounting
> on the 70 Javelin/AMX
> cars.
> In 69 the shocks are not staggered (both are behind
> the axle). In 70 AMC
> staggered
> the shocks (one in front of axle one behind) to
> enhance the cornering
> ability of the
> car. Reason? Trans Am homologation regulations for
> racing???
> Yeah I know that's not why, but it's a good story,
> ain't it?
> This here Duane guy has a great bunch of questions,
> I've often pondered why
> the
> shocks are staggered on the back of a 70 Jav or AMX.
> Anyone know why??
> Armand
> 

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