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Posted by: aboyandhisdog
« on: April 14, 2017, 06:57:57 PM »

Geez, I don't think I've ever had shocks that didn't have a hood that hung from the top and came down over the cylinder to protect it and keep water out.  Which seems to indicate - cylinder down but with a hood covering the top.  Your photos don't include the hood.
Posted by: Bob W
« on: April 14, 2017, 12:53:20 PM »

It depends on the shock. Most have a top and bottom. It has to do with how the shock is made, not which side the reservoir is on. If mounted upside down the oil will not be where it should be to operate properly.
Posted by: athawk11
« on: April 14, 2017, 12:32:09 PM »

Hmmm.  Never really contemplated this before.

I can't say I'm right or wrong, but I'm with you Mike.  I'm pretty sure I've always installed the cylinder down. 
Posted by: MikeB
« on: April 14, 2017, 10:41:49 AM »

Dumb question but it's got to be asked.

Which way do you mount shocks?� Cylinder down, boot on top, like the first picture. or cylinder up, boot on the bottom, like the second picture.

I've always mounted them cylinder down, boot on top, to protect the rod from debris, but have recently been told I'm wrong. I don't like being wrong.� :D