WebOct 19, 2010 · 1,002 Posts. #4 · Oct 18, 2010. Yes you can. An emulsion shock such as a Bilstein 5100 series is pressurized. Therefore the orientation of the shock does not effect its performance. Similar to a coil over or any other Nitrogen charged shock. Can up, or can down, is all the same thing. WebJan 31, 2002 · You will usually get a flat spot in the shock when it is run upside down. By this, when the shock first begins to move, it will have no dampening effect until the piston has moved a specific distance, then it will act like normal. It really only has an effect on small bumps where the shocks don't travel much. Eric.
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WebMar 24, 2015 · 34,199 Posts. #8 · Mar 18, 2012. Being pedantic over here, but the correct way to mount a shock that is adhering to the correct principles of unsprung weight reduction, is Can-UP. If you want to call something upside down or right side up, then upside down is can down, right side up is can up. For clarification, take a look at 99% … WebJun 30, 2010 · Jerry Bransford said: Yes there's a definite and specific reason why mounting them upside down helps for some Jeeps. If a CV driveshaft has been installed, the … WebOtherwise the threads will gall up on the shock bodies when the spring nuts are turned. The shocks must be installed with the adjuster knob side down as shown in Fig 5. The … port leyden lewis county new york