Installing my Penske shock today.
Question is which direction to mount the shock. Nipple/hose forward or rear? Searching the wealth of post on Penske's it appears that folks mount it w the nipple/hose facing rear. But I have not seen any clear photos showing direction.
If I mount it rear side it interferes with fuel filter mounting and the res. hose does not lay nicely around frame rails. Factory subframe, cowl etc.
If nipple mounted on front side it appears to clear everything nicely, with about an inch clearance to exhaust manifold. Since the spark plug leads are even closer, I don't see a problem w heat.
BTW, there's was still a factory grey plastic sleeve between the two frame protrusions where the blue nipple lies now.
Reaching out to those with experience for comments.
Thanks.
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Question is which direction to mount the shock. Nipple/hose forward or rear? Searching the wealth of post on Penske's it appears that folks mount it w the nipple/hose facing rear. But I have not seen any clear photos showing direction.
If I mount it rear side it interferes with fuel filter mounting and the res. hose does not lay nicely around frame rails. Factory subframe, cowl etc.
If nipple mounted on front side it appears to clear everything nicely, with about an inch clearance to exhaust manifold. Since the spark plug leads are even closer, I don't see a problem w heat.
BTW, there's was still a factory grey plastic sleeve between the two frame protrusions where the blue nipple lies now.
Reaching out to those with experience for comments.
Thanks.
install 8983-nipple front or rear1.jpg install 8983-nipple front or rear2.jpg install 8983-nipple front or rear3.jpg
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