what i do to set my car up is first,i pull the shock off the car.i fully extend the shock and bring the adjuster nut in until it just kisses the spring.(spring still rotates freely).then i shim the tplate on the rear pod to make sure it is flush with the chassis.then i install the shock.load the batts and electronics in the car.now i set my shock lenght so the rear pod is level.(do not adjust the spring,use the ball cups)once this is set,then i work with ride height.this will depend on tire size.adjust like you normally would with ride height adjusters for the rear and shims for the front.when you complete setting your ride height,double check that your rear pod is level.ride height should be set at the back of the chassis and at the front of the chassis.the height of the pod will follow.most important is to keep the rear pod level.if you do all of this,your droop is set correctly.you just dont want the shock to overextend.you want travel for the t plate to flex.