Ford XY dampers

[SPArKy_Dave]

At 225mm, a shock top spacer would still be needed IMO, (or a top mount with up to 20mm extra height - max, before bonnet clearance becomes an issue) when running 2inch lowered or more.

I found that after approx 3-4 inches lowered, the upper ball joint approaches it's angle limits.
(after shortening the bump stop)

There is still movement, but IMO, not enough for acceptable wheel travel, unless the balljoint is wedge shimmed - as the Yanks do on the mustangs, when fitting a Shelby drop on the UCA.

[Shockworks]

Originally Posted by SPArKy_Dave

At 225mm, a shock top spacer would still be needed IMO, (or a top mount with up to 20mm extra height - max, before bonnet clearance becomes an issue) when running 2inch lowered or more.

I found that after approx 3-4 inches lowered, the upper ball joint approaches it's angle limits.
(after shortening the bump stop)

There is still movement, but IMO, not enough for acceptable wheel travel, unless the balljoint is wedge shimmed - as the Yanks do on the mustangs, when fitting a Shelby drop on the UCA.

Thanks very much Sparky for the heads up about the lengths. Still have a bit to learn about the old girls and will be in our test XY at Calder on the weekend to see how the first damping forces go in the car. All the dampers in the picture seem to be twin tube which is OK but the Shockworks are adjustable monotubes. We can reduce the closed length but just shortens the rod travel and thought this was a good compromise to start with. The new alloy top mount will sit the top mount a bit higher and with the bearing won't have the compliance of the rubber bush so may be able to go a little higher with the mount, but will see first.
Cheers
Brett