Rear shock angles

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Originally Posted by 7ishNZ

Just a thought... the rear shocks are sitting close to 45 degrees over... all the books I have read suggest that for best handling suspension, the closer to vertical the shock is the better the damping/ springing etc.
With a 250 lb/in spring on the rear, the effect spring rate comes down to 176 lb/in at 45 degrees (0.7071)
Is there any reason the rear shocks couldn't be positioned closer to vertical? I have room on my build to get them nearer 30 degrees... is it worth it?

We talking McPherson strut geometry or double wishbone? McPherson is more prone to suspension angles because the damper angle controls the camber. On double wishbone these elements are separate and aren't so important.