Long Travel BS Thread

Ive always been good with 600# on 2nd gens but on my own + 3.5 kits that use the whole 8" stoke and the tabs are as far outboard as possible and setup after a base alignment

Can try some flutter valving under the main/big shims on comp to tune out the small chatter

Then use thicker shims under and mess with the fulcrum height/width to use the rate plate to limit port flow on bigger hits, if your particular shock manufacturer uses larger diameter rate plates

 

Correct. Once you get to the correct spring rate. It still stands that you can’t tune a stiff sting softer.

the other variable that always is up to debate is driver preference and opinion. Someone may say, that it feels good.and another may say it’s too stiff or too soft. Also driving speed and terrain. Setting it up for 60 mph across the desert is wildly different that cruising rock trails at 15-20 mph.

 

Can this part be bought separate?
If so, from where?

 

I imagine its a part from king only. If you want it quick I'd call and see if its in stock then just go to King in garbage grove and pick it up.

 

I looked all over kings website. I only found replacement parts for all shocks. I'll call.

 

1/4" would be good if you're not on big rocky trails.

 

Just sand for me

 

https://youtu.be/NxDO8PipeBw

 

Got the 2.0x2.0 (bumps) in the trunk of my car oh ye-ah

 

Is there a thread around here on how to drop the fuel tank on a 2nd gen?

 

This is good -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVhjpCFtTvw&ab_channel=MongLee

Is your bed captive because of your cage - if not way easier to remove your bed since some of those quick connections weren't cooperating on mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N2UKtoDBf4&ab_channel=ArchiveGarage

 

Yes it it captive.

 

With tube clamps and a that could change

 

After this I ought to consider it.

 

What caused that to happen!

 

Weak frame & lack of gussets

 

Was the shock bottoming out before the bump?

 

Wonder if switching to JD Fab's relocates would eliminate your issues. Lot more surface area to weld to the frame, added benefit of having a bolt in location for the bed cage.

 

I'd think the shock would've blown out..

 

You can spread the load with a scab plate - whatever happened that’s some big breakage happening.