Re: [Amc-list] Staggered Shocks on rear axle.

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 2007-06-27 at 18:15 -0700, John Elle wrote:
> Snip
> I've often pondered why the
> shocks are staggered on the back of a 70 Jav or AMX.
> Anyone know why??
> Armand
> Snip
> To counter the torque reaction under acceleration to 
> prevent axle tramp when the tires are spinning. Keeps
> traction constant rather than allowing tire bounce. 
> There is a twisting action that tries to lift one tire
> and place pressure down on the other tire. Bounce and 
> rebound valving of the shock controls that. 
> John. 


And I've read somewhere that AMC pioneered this technique; is this true?



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