Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 5/1/09 at 04:09 PM |
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How Much Travel?
Need some advice please...
I am trying to work out what sort of travel I need the shocks to accomodate. I have slaved the rear axle in and reckon I will have around 3.5"
to 4" total travel. this doesn't seem a lot to me, or is it OK?
I am trying to find out what shocks I will need, closed/open length etc.
Any help would be a real plus 
JB
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Marcus
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| posted on 5/1/09 at 05:05 PM |
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4 inches sounds about right. Mine runs 13" open, 9" closed shocks all round with 150 lb rear and 225lb front springs and rides better than
my tintop!!
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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myeates
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| posted on 5/1/09 at 05:40 PM |
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4inches is what i have on mine they are 13inch open and 9inch closed with 175 ib rear and 225 front but think i maybe should of gone for 150 rear
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 5/1/09 at 06:09 PM |
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Splendid! Feel much better now
Thanks for the input guys, just need to re-mortgage for the shocks and springs now 
JB
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mr henderson
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| posted on 5/1/09 at 06:11 PM |
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You will also need to decide what LENGTH springs you need, as well as the poundage
John
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 5/1/09 at 06:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
You will also need to decide what LENGTH springs you need, as well as the poundage
John
Yes, I think you posted on another thread of mine suggesting the ride height and jacking thing, then putting the temp shocks (tubing) in place.
I think I'll probably be back on for more help when I come to put hand-in-pocket for the shocks and springs.
Am I correct in thinking that the shocks will need to be decided by travel, and the springs by ride height?
JB
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dhutch
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| posted on 8/1/09 at 01:52 AM |
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Also, without hi-jacking the thread.
- Is there any way to tell the spring rate of spring (without dynoing it) such as colours or what have you. Say if buying off ebay.
Daniel
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907
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| posted on 8/1/09 at 08:08 AM |
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Hi John
(re. Wishbone Design thread)
I think that the length of your front wishbones will be a factor in the choice of your coil-overs.
I'm no expert on suspension but I believe that if a shock is longer, and at a lower angle
then then the spring rate needs to be higher to compensate.
If this is correct then I'm sure someone will come along who can explain better than I can.
If this is not the case then please feel free to ignore me. (Most people do.  )
Cheers
Paul G
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 8/1/09 at 08:29 AM |
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Thanks Paul.
And I never ignore anyone that is good enough not to ignore me
I think I know what I mean...
John
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