[Chrislong]

It moves the weight further back, not that 99% of us would ever feel that effect to be honest.

if the wishbones flex, then having the shocks on the rear mean the wishbones will never flex into a state of pro-squat... although with the materials used in todays kits - nothing flexs so much anyway.

Im trying to apply some logic, and can't think of any other reasons - other than taste and perhaps a slightly different mounting position but I can;t vouch for that.... Im sure somebody must know.