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Mixing progressive and digressive shocks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by peteyfresh, Apr 12, 2018.

  1. Apr 12, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    peteyfresh

    peteyfresh [OP] Well-Known Member

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    First off, my truck is my daily driver. I drive about 40 miles a day on crappy paved roads. I often go up to the mountain on weekends and do quite a bit of fast forest service road driving. I also tow a 3500 lb travel trailer a handful of times a year for camping/road trips. I don't do any crawling or low speed obstacles with my truck, I have a jeep for that stuff.

    I currently have Icon 2.0 REAR shocks in my 2nd gen, which I like for the most part. I went with icons in the rear because digressive can handle towing better than a progressive valved shock and is more stable. I don't like them enough to get them up front however. They ride a little too stiff on road.

    I recently ordered King 2.5 extended travel coilovers with remote reservoirs and compression adjusters (Still on backorder), and camburg UCAs for the front.

    My question is this set-up (Kings front, Icons rear) going to feel completely out of balance off road with mixed progressive and digressive valving? I know on road and probably 95% of my driving will probably feel fine and it will be unnoticeable, but those times when I'm hauling ass off road are what I'm worried about.

    I've searched and searched and cannot find anything about ride quality mixing the two. Looking specifically for someone with a similar set-up to chime in here. Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Sep 15, 2018 at 8:18 PM
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    SpeySquatch

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    Good question. I plan to do the same sort of setup. ADS front OME rear
     
  3. Dec 4, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    Yea I’m wondering this as well... it “seems” like it should work out well.

    The front having progressive shocks should help with small bumps from water boards and gravel terrain. And if you hit a large bump at fast speed the shock will kick in. The only problem I see is if you’re hitting g outs at low speed you might bottom out the front, especially with a lot of weight in the back
     
  4. Dec 4, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    @peteyfresh
    Our 2.0 Series shocks have a linear compression and digressive rebound.
    Mixing linear and digressive compression designs will not cause a problem. :thumbsup:
     

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