hanging rear shocks first timer
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hanging rear shocks first timer
Ive got some fox 2.5 11.5" travel internal bypasses off of a Ford Raptor and im going to put them on the rear of my t100. Right now ive got 12" travel in the front and a mini deaver pack on the rear with 10" 5150s
Any tips on getting the shocks in the right vertical spot so I get my full travel and dont bottom the shock too soon? (I may lay them back or tilt them in only as much as I need to make them fit)
My first idea: Should I use the bottom of my current 5150s shock body as a reference point, maybe measure from the frame to the bottom of the shock body?
Second Idea... just read this
4X4REVIEW.COM: Be A Genius - Shock Absorbers
I dont have bump stops.. they were removed long ago for a set of airbags. Should I take off my shocks and start with installing some bump stops?
Thanks
Any tips on getting the shocks in the right vertical spot so I get my full travel and dont bottom the shock too soon? (I may lay them back or tilt them in only as much as I need to make them fit)
My first idea: Should I use the bottom of my current 5150s shock body as a reference point, maybe measure from the frame to the bottom of the shock body?
Second Idea... just read this
4X4REVIEW.COM: Be A Genius - Shock Absorbers
I dont have bump stops.. they were removed long ago for a set of airbags. Should I take off my shocks and start with installing some bump stops?
Thanks
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To get the best performance out of a set of shocks, you want them mounted as far outboard on the axle as possible, as well as being as close to vertical as possible.
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Very few setups are identical. Walkthroughs are tough because of that. Like I said. Mount them as far outward as possible, with as little lean as is necessary, build mounts, limit droop if necessary.
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