Removal/flipping Quad Shock

[5.4ever]

For thos of yall who have flipped their quad shocks, were there any clearance issues with the rear shocks. I got my shocks/struts/springs installed(looks awesome) and asked my mechanic to flip the quad shocks for me, but when he tried, the fatter part(shielded) was now touching the rear shock Did anyone have this problem, I wanted to flip it so that I would have no issues when installing my 335s, Is removing it or cutting the shield off the fat part OK, any help would be appreciated

My car is a 99GT Vert 18X10s rear, thanks

 

[TripleBlk]

For thos of yall who have flipped their quad shocks, were there any clearance issues with the rear shocks. I got my shocks/struts/springs installed(looks awesome) and asked my mechanic to flip the quad shocks for me, but when he tried, the fatter part(shielded) was now touching the rear shock Did anyone have this problem, I wanted to flip it so that I would have no issues when installing my 335s, Is removing it or cutting the shield off the fat part OK, any help would be appreciated

My car is a 99GT Vert 18X10s rear, thanks

I have KYB quad shocks, and IIRC, I had to put the open sleeved part (fattest part) towards the rear of the car. ('99 GT coupe)

It's been a while since I installed the quad shocks, but I do think the stockers had the "fat" part of the shock toward the front of the car.

Of course, there were no directions with my KYB's - not that I can read Japanese - and there's no sense in complaining - KYB guys may not be able to read English !

 

[fast97gt]

take em off you dont need em. i dont have em, and have no problems.

 

[96SCstang]

yea...just take them off. Me as well as alot of others have done this with no issues at all.

 

[TripleBlk]

yea...just take them off. Me as well as alot of others have done this with no issues at all.

I believe you.

But, why would Ford put quad shocks on thousands of Mustangs over the years ? Anybody know ?

I have heard that putting on aftermarket rear control arms makes the quad shocks redundant...

You are in Michigan - why not suggest to Ford management to make the Mustangs without quads and you may collect $$$ through their suggestion program ?