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Old 08-05-2016, 06:17 AM
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This is a stupid question but ride height is set by using the downstop shim in the shocks? Is that correct? or is it by using the spring tension nut and rod end adjustment too? I am just going thru a setup sheet off the petite site and in the rear they have the shock length at 32 (which only makes the rod end screwed half way onto the threads of the shaft) then they use 3mm up stop shims and 0 inside the shock. The ride height is 17mm but I can't get the height that low even if I unscrew the spring tensioner nut on the shock all the way. And when I do that the car has very little rebound. What am I doing wrong?
I am also wondering what is the point of using upstop shims? Why not just use no shims and screw the rod end on more? With this setup I am trying the rod end is only screwed half way on then there is 3mm of shims which basically covers the rest of the threads on the shaft. I know there is a reason for doing it like that but what is it? droop maybe?
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