ADS Off-Road Racing Shocks - Information, Pictures, & BS Thread

I'm a solid 1.6" lower in the front as of now, will update after jacking the preload up.

 

What do you have in the back add a leaf or a leaf package?

 

What Dakars package do you have the light or heavy?

 

I'm not sure what you're asking. I have the Dakars without the additional add a leaf added to them. They randomly come in -, 0 and +. I think the 0 is at standard spec and plus or minus is above or below spec. I had two pluses.

 

Aal

 

Day one after installation and they are awesome! They are matched perfectly with the Dakars and 700lbs springs up front.

 

There is two different Dakars leaf packages light weight or heavy weight. The heavy weight has one extra leaf for heavier weight..

 

I am dead set on getting ADS, before summer is up. My biggest question is........do ya'll recommend getting the adjustment knobs, or not? I have never had an adjustable shovm set-up before. Thanks.

 

If your budget allows you to do so go with adjusters I kind of regret not getting them. But you can always add them later on if you need to

 

I think that's for the new leaf packs that they just came out with. I have the old style and it's the reason I put teflon liners in them. The old style was just the Dakar pack and they had a aal you could put on if you hauled consistently. I bought them 2 to 3 months ago right before the new style was available. I have no complaints with what I have.

 

Yeah. I want to save that money, if I don't need the adjustors. I am going to use it as a DD......I don't know any better, as to if I need them or not.

 

It all depends on your application and how deep your wallet is. I don't do high speed trails and think that's where the adjustable setup would really shine. When you buy them ADS has a questionnaire you have to fill out describing all of your needs. They are custom valved to your specific application. It's awesome! Oh, Headstrong is absolutely awesome. They are working with ADS on a proprietary shock for the Dakars. That's what I got and couldn't be happier.

 

I did, because why not!?

 

I opted to save the money too. Don't get me wrong though I love my set up w/out adjusters still a very comfortable ride on and off road. Can't go wrong with either set up

 

I didn't but that means nothing, I'm just cheap.

 

Yep. I plan on going to Headstong when the time comes.

 

That's awesome I am excited to get my set up can't wait.. another question how long did it take you to install the whole suspension?

 

I've ramped a couple railroad tracks, and have to say I'm super impressed with these things ability to dampen. In my very minimalistic time with these shocks I think when going over a bump there is that initial kick, but there's absolutely no risiduel wobble or instability like with the stock billys.

 

My aal and front/rear took 10 hours by myself with a few beer breaks.

Aal definitely took the longest.