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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Sprockett on March 02, 2009, 04:32:19 PM

Title: Shock settings
Post by: Sprockett on March 02, 2009, 04:32:19 PM

I have Rancho 9000s and the ride was bone jarring when I got the vehicle. It was set 5(stiffest) front and 3 rear. I have it set to 3 front and 1 rear for the street currently and it made a world of difference in being comfortable. At Waiporous a month ago in the snow, our lead foot leader makes me wish I had got out and stiffened up the ride :) Felt like I was coming close to bottoming on the big rolling bumps during the 'flats'.

But, looking forward. On the rocks and going slow, soft or stiff? Does it even matter? Why?

My reasoning contradicts some web talk on the subject.

Thanks,
Ryan

Title: Re: Shock settings
Post by: BlackYJ on March 03, 2009, 08:03:59 AM

what springs are you running as it dictiate what your shock setting should be?

Title: Re: Shock settings
Post by: GiS on March 04, 2009, 07:06:42 AM

Those RS9000's are made for all vehicles...you simply get one that meets your required length...In other words, those same shocks are on 1 ton dually trucks.

I think you are right to run 3 up front and 2 in the rear... or 4 and 2 on the street.

This will allow your suspension to flex nicely...and when your high speeding it...Bump up the setting. Thats the beauty of an adjustable shock.