Long Travel BS Thread

It is hard to tune because the shock is working twice as hard. Standard rear shock works close to a 1:1 ratio, meaning around 1” of shock for every 1” of wheel travel. Cantilever works at 2:1 which means it’s compression must work twice as hard to stop the wheel. Less shock travel=less shock tuning capability. An expert shock tuner can overcome the difference but like you said it is harder.

Side note: it’s too bad this thread has so much useless info because there are very knowledgeable people who don’t even look here anymore lol

 

I hear what you're saying about knowledgeable people that used to post on here, but implying it's because of useless info being posted is kind of like saying it's kids' faults if they get in trouble when their parents leave them unsupervised lol. People can't just stay silent until someone knowledgeable decides to come back and I still get good info occasionally when / if I post here I believe. Not everyone is lucky enough to grow up around fabricators I guess so they gotta learn somewhere and somehow even if it's dumbed down and / or incorrect compared to what experts know for awhile

 

A leaf spring truck maybe 1:1 but a normal link truck is around 2:1. The issue with tuning a cantilever setup is a lot of the time they are built wrong and go into a falling rate or don't get progressive enough with the ratio.

 

it looks like the sway-bar is really close to the bump stop can ?

 

a post earlier he said its close but itll clear barely

 

anyone know if you can turn smoothies into bump stops? theres a guy selling a set of 6" for cheap i was thinking of turning them into shock top bumps

 

I'm sua with deavers, and running 18" of travel on a 10" shock...

 

No reason you couldn't after getting the correct shaft, seal head and cap. At that point you would be better off buying actual bumps

 

good point, they are only $100 so figured might give it a try if its just swapping some stuff out.

 

Ok so I got this far tonight. What's my next step towards greatness?

 

I wouldn’t do it. You can pick up brand new 2.0” bumps for a deal these days. I see them for $300 in new condition with cans fairly often.

 

Cut them framerails off at the rear cab mounts!

 

Do student loans cover race truck parts? If so I may need @dirt addiction to bring over the plasma cutter

 

Take your wallet, and throw it as hard as you can at the back window. Oh and wish with all your might.

 

They should....research and development stuff right!?....and a reciprocating saw works really well at the frame chip chop.

 

I'll talk to my financial advisor, then the gf tomorrow and get back with a plan of action

 

Wallet is pretty empty and light at the moment. Don't know what that would do other than make me go pick it up

 

Theres your issue... Get the wallet as heavy as possible so every time you throw it, you break something, forcing you to replace (upgrade) it.

 

Oh trust me this is my motto

 

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission....and if it's your truck that you pay for.....no offense buttfuck your girlfriend And do it anyway lol