Coil over shocks

This tech stuff gives me a headache BUT this must be addressed, location of the mounted shock, vertical, horizontal, or in between? The shock I am using does not have gas attached to it yet I am going to use it in the horizontal position, because I want a adjustable push-pull rod for mistakes in the ride height.
nice work. I'm Ralf an live in Germany and was a member of the old forum and built the "125ccm Kolibri reverse trike". Before you go further with your good looking design make sure that the shock is really damping in this laying position. It could be possible that it can not work because oil and valves are not in a standing position.

I had this great problem and had to change the front suspension complete.

Greetings from Germany, Ralf
and- Just to elaborate on Ralf's concern; Most shocks are bi tube designs with valving not designed to work correctly when shock is mounted horizontally. It should be of a monotube design if mounted this way. QA1 and AFCO are examples but there are others. I found I was able to use conventional shocks that did not work properly laid flat if I mounted them about 15 to 20 degrees off horizontal. At least I think they are working ok now. Not sure how often you can get away with that though.
I hope they do not mind me stealing their comments.
So now if I am going to have any problems I'll try to raise the shock top 15-20 degrees, or look for another shock that will work, What shocks will work BEST in the horizontal position??Edit: OK, Need to raise the upper bracket to clear the shock and coil, so it will be centered and raised which will bring in the 15-20 degrees, Thanks guys...