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Correct ride height/droop setting?

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by bren5279, Aug 29, 2017.

  1. Aug 29, 2017 at 7:36 AM
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    bren5279

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    Hey guys, general offroad shock setting question;

    So I know it will vary from setup to setup and terrain, but:
    Is there a general percentage to shoot for ride height droop in regards to shocks? Like for ex should one generally shoot for 80% of shock compression travel remaining at resting height? 50%?

    Trying to set my ride height now that my long travel kit is on..
     
  2. Aug 29, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    @jberry813 would probably know. I'm sure he'll chime in if he has time.
     
  3. Aug 30, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    For some reason I think that it's 60:40 is a rough start for long travel. 60 compression and 40 droop. From that point it depends what terrain you're going on. More compression for more bumps, more droop for more depressions.
     
  4. Aug 30, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    Depends on personal preference, vehicle, and terrain....but 60% bump and 40% droop is the general starting guideline for the go fast stuff
     

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