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Old 11-17-2010, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Handbrake
Hi guys,can anyone tell me what 50% rebound means when it comes to shocks. I run a TC5 and the setup sheet sais rebound should be set at 50%. Not sure exactly what they mean. Also how do you measure it?
Anthony.
I think it means when you compress that shaft of a built shock (without spring attached), the shaft returns 50% of the full stroke when released.

So 0%/no rebound : shaft doesnt spring back when compressed
100%: shaft comes all the way out when compressed and released.
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