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How many turns for 1" on BOSS coil overs?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jefes Taco, Mar 22, 2015.

  1. Mar 22, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    Jefes Taco

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    Adjusting my BOSS coil overs and need to know how many turns equals 1" or how much height does 1 turn equal?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Mar 22, 2015 at 2:47 PM
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    I thought I read that 1/2" of adjustment gives 1" of lift. mark the thread with a marker (or tape) either above if you're going down, or below if you're going up, then just measure. whether its 1 to 2 or 1 to 1, I don't know.
     
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    X2 just go with a direct ruler measurement on the shock body and don't bother counting turns.

    Actual motion ratio is slightly greater, about 5/8" of shock adjustment gives 1" of lift.
     

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