Suspension Setup

[thecabinboy]

Does anyone have any info or a link on how to set up a set of aftermarket shock? Preload, rebound, dampining and other terns are pretty vauge to me. I got some 450 shocks but dont know what is what to dial them in. Thanks

[thecabinboy]

bump (literally)

[MotulMonsta]

Well, first you got to know the weight of you and the machine. Then you need to figure out how many pounds the spring is rated for..I forgot how to get the spring rate..somthing about the diameter of the spring and how many coils it has..then after you got the right spring you need to make shure the valving is right..there is all kinds of complex formulas to use..your better off sending the shock to a good shock builder and have them set it up for you..

But I imagine you just want to know how to adjust the damn thing...the damping adjustor is on the res. when you turn it clockwise it will increase the damping rate..counter clockwise will decrease...when you increase the damping it makes the shock stiffer and more resistant to bottoming out. On the bottom of the shock there is a rebound adluster..same as the top clockwise increase..when you increase it the shock will rebound faster...rebound is the amount of time it takes the shock to return to it's normal position...preload is all in the springs. you want as little preload as possible. pre load is/ or should be used only to adjust ride hight. Too much preload will cause the shock to be bouncy..too little and your spring will become too slack on the shock and could fall out of place and do damage. It will take time for you to properly dial in your shocks. You can compensate for lack of damping with preload, but then your rebound rate will skyrocket..you'll be running on the spring at it will become bouncy and not stick to the ground verywell. A rebound rate that's too slow will cause the shock to "pack up" and then bottom out. Too much damping will cause you not to use all the availible travel and gives a harsh ride.

[tats4life]

Bro PM or email DUNEDEMON, he should be able to offer a helping hand since all he does all day is build suspension for eibach.