Ridetech Coil-overs Installed gmt-800
#162
Your shorter 8" coil probably lacks the range to match your longer shock and will run out of preload adjustment (one of the reasons you have to go to such a stiff coil when going shorter with them). To go up, just tighten preload on coil, to go down, loosen it... same concept on a dirt bike or mountain bike if you've ever set up suspension on those for sag/ride height.
Also your short coil may float when shock is fully extended.
Would it be better to use their 5.2 stroke shock due to the range of the compression/extension?
Coil-Overs :: Coilover Shock - 5.2" Stroke - HQ Series - RideTech.com - Suspension Specialist - Online Store
Also, do the strongarms have any drop in them?
Thanks.
Coil-Overs :: Coilover Shock - 5.2" Stroke - HQ Series - RideTech.com - Suspension Specialist - Online Store
Also, do the strongarms have any drop in them?
Thanks.
For many of us who are lowered around 4"+ up front, the collapsed dimension on that longer travel shock is too long and would bottom out on itself and restrict up travel.
#163
Would it be better to use their 5.2 stroke shock due to the range of the compression/extension?
Coil-Overs :: Coilover Shock - 5.2" Stroke - HQ Series - RideTech.com - Suspension Specialist - Online Store
Also, do the strongarms have any drop in them?
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dont make the mistake of getting these, these will lower the truck at lease 4" or better. Ride Tech doesnt state this, but to match the shocks i have from RT i went with these,Had to modify them to work cause they dropped the truck on my front tires and didnt have enough shock for the ride height i was looking for!
i should have went with these and added a shock mount!
Coil-Overs :: Coilover Shock - 5.2" Stroke - HQ Series - RideTech.com - Suspension Specialist - Online Store
Also, do the strongarms have any drop in them?
Thanks.[/QUOTE]
dont make the mistake of getting these, these will lower the truck at lease 4" or better. Ride Tech doesnt state this, but to match the shocks i have from RT i went with these,Had to modify them to work cause they dropped the truck on my front tires and didnt have enough shock for the ride height i was looking for!
i should have went with these and added a shock mount!
#164
For the OP that measured 13" it would seem the 11.225" to 16.425 would be a good choice. Or would you want a lower compressed height over a higher extended height?
From what I read these coilovers alone give a 2" drop which is what I am looking for.
From what I read these coilovers alone give a 2" drop which is what I am looking for.
Last edited by MWood; 02-23-2014 at 04:45 PM.
#166
I'm not positive, but it seems you're confused about what they meant by preload. Preload just refers to the tension on the spring and is adjustable up and down the shock body to get desired corner weighting and ride height.
Your shorter 8" coil probably lacks the range to match your longer shock and will run out of preload adjustment (one of the reasons you have to go to such a stiff coil when going shorter with them). To go up, just tighten preload on coil, to go down, loosen it... same concept on a dirt bike or mountain bike if you've ever set up suspension on those for sag/ride height.
Also your short coil may float when shock is fully extended.
Your shorter 8" coil probably lacks the range to match your longer shock and will run out of preload adjustment (one of the reasons you have to go to such a stiff coil when going shorter with them). To go up, just tighten preload on coil, to go down, loosen it... same concept on a dirt bike or mountain bike if you've ever set up suspension on those for sag/ride height.
Also your short coil may float when shock is fully extended.
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