Originally Posted by
30Tooth
Some TC's have shorter front shocks,that's because front shocks are mounted more inward to clear the wheels when turning.That's why front springs are harder when talking about same color,because of the leverage is different front and rear.See if you can achieve same droop(not shock length)front and rear on the agama.
hideeho
I was unaware some tc's have shorter front shocks.
for absolute maximum droop as set by the shocks, not the droop screws, there is more droop available in the rear. the rear towers are taller, so its not 50mm more, but it is more. of course, using the droop screws, I can make the droop match.
I understand there is a difference when the shock length is different. why would you want that difference? wouldnt it be cheaper to build, easier to tune, easier to maintain, less different parts to keep track of if the shocks were the same length at each end? imagine using freds shock balanceing technique & all you had to do was multiply 2 numbers (rate of spring at one end X percentage of weight @ other end) together & you have the exact rate of spring you need. your done with all the droping & adjusting shock mount points.