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Using Aftermarket Dampers
scootz - 7/2/18 at 05:50 PM

Evenin' folks,

Looking for a bit of a steer regarding the suitability of using a set of dampers that I have.

The manufacturers original-eqiupment and non-adjustable damper lengths were:

Front Open 364 mm Closed 261mm

Rear Open 398 mm Closed 283 mm

The aftermarket shocks I have are are adjustable for height and rate and they emasure:

Front Open 357mm Closed 275mm

Rear Open 417 Closed 317mm

These measurements are all metal-to-metal. I guess I could trim the bump-stops to give me more length?

The vehicles have a similar weight distribution, so the valving should be fine.

Any thoughts about the likelihood of them working out?

Cheers


scootz - 7/2/18 at 06:03 PM

Doing the maths….

Front:

Open 7mm shorter

Closed 14mm Longer

Rear:

Open 19mm longer

Closed 34mm longer


fregis - 7/2/18 at 06:46 PM

Maybe use harder springs, so will be enough travel


scootz - 8/2/18 at 08:59 AM

Cheers