Originally Posted by
wrutherf
Got a quick question (i have ready though the thread, but haven't seen it) - with regards to the droop...
The kit says to measure droop from center to center of the shocks, but the shock mounting locations (angle of the shock) will actually change the amount of droop.
So for example: with the shocks all the way up (outer tower, inner arm), at a 120mm of shock, you will have more arm down travel than if the shock is all the way down (inner tower, outer arm)
Or am i missing something
Any reason we don't measure it similar to TC cars - XXmm over hide height?
(Set ride height - say 25mm, then from there until the tire just starts to lift would be the droop setting)
You are missing the effect of the droop screws. Those are what limit down travel, not the length of the shock. Changing mounting locations will not change the droop, unless you are running at full maximum droop, then move the shock mounting location. Never use the length of the shock to limit down travel. Otherwise, you'll be putting a pull and stress on the shock cap and piston every time the truck goes off a jump and the suspension fully extends. Good way to have a shock failure and premature wear on the shock cap eyelet.
With TC's, you are only measuring 1-3mm over ride height. With SCT's, you can be doubling your distance above ride height, and most ride height gauges don't go that far.