front upper shock mount - does it pivot?

[lifespeed]

Most shocks must pivot as they compress and rebound. The front of our car is no exception. I am having a set of shocks built for the car, and this will include replacing the upper mount. Does our upper shock pivot with the aluminum piece secured to the frame with two horizontal bolts? Or does the rubber insulator portion with three bolts going through vertically absorb the movement via rubber?

http://www.carcraft.com/projectbuild/ccrp_1108_ford_crown_victoria_ suspension/

http://image.carcraft.com/f/projectbuild/ccrp_1108_ford_crown_victoria_ suspension/31285418++w750+ar1/ccrp-1108-05+ford_crown_victoria_suspens ion.jpg

[fastblackmerc]

Most shocks must pivot as they compress and rebound. The front of our car is no exception. I am having a set of shocks built for the car, and this will include replacing the upper mount. Does our upper shock pivot with the aluminum piece secured to the frame with two horizontal bolts? Or does the rubber insulator portion with three bolts going through vertically absorb the movement via rubber?

http://www.carcraft.com/projectbuild/ccrp_1108_ford_crown_victoria_ suspension/

http://image.carcraft.com/f/projectbuild/ccrp_1108_ford_crown_victoria_ suspension/31285418++w750+ar1/ccrp-1108-05+ford_crown_victoria_suspens ion.jpg

Whom ever is building the shocks should be able top answer that. I believe the rubber absorbs the movement.

[Krytin]

Rubber absorbs the movement. No part of the tower top moves or pivots.

[burt ragio]

Tell us more who is biulding you the shocks ? How will they be different ? Will you be using the same spring rate ?

[lifespeed]

Thanks. Looking at the upper shock frame mount (aluminum casting with three vertical holes and two horizonal bolts) it did appear that it would not move. So the shock rod just flexes the rubber.

I'll end up with a high-quality rod end and standard spring perch at the upper mount, so a standard race spring can be employed. Any rate and height is available this way, versus trying to find an appropriate Eaton or Ford part.

I am having ANZE suspension build Penske double-adjustable shocks, both front and rear. The price is quite high, unfortunately. But there are not any of the usual reasonably-priced shock options available for this car, and I just can't see putting Monroe shocks on a car like this.

I have no idea why the aftermarket has ignored the vast user base of '03+ Panthers.