EVO RockStar skids and shock length.
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JK Junkie
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EVO RockStar skids and shock length.
I'm looking to get EVO's RockStar skids to increase ground clearance under my control arm mounts/shock mounts.
Now, the question is...
Since the skids move the shock mount up 2", would that mean I'd need shocks intended for my lift, minus 2"?
I'm running the TF 2.5" BB in the rear. Do I need to go with shocks intended for a stock setup or at maximum, 1" of lift, to compensate for the higher mount now?
I'm upgrading the front to OME springs with TF shocks. Rear OME springs with OME shocks intended for 1" of lift. Does that sound right on the rear?
Now, the question is...
Since the skids move the shock mount up 2", would that mean I'd need shocks intended for my lift, minus 2"?
I'm running the TF 2.5" BB in the rear. Do I need to go with shocks intended for a stock setup or at maximum, 1" of lift, to compensate for the higher mount now?
I'm upgrading the front to OME springs with TF shocks. Rear OME springs with OME shocks intended for 1" of lift. Does that sound right on the rear?
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yes. you assumptions are correct. using a shock designed for 2"-3" of lift will give you a problem with them bottoming out. the standard OME shocks should work just fine though as they were always on the short side.
JK Super Freak
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You might take a look at your shocks now before you totally make the jump back to shorter shocks. I found that with my superlift kit the bumpstops were limiting the compression to the point that I wasn't using the upper 2-3 inches of my shocks, so even if I was to move the shock mount up the shock may not bottom out before hitting the bump stop. Inversely, though, you should also check how much you can flex it out before the spring pops off of the perch.
It really is a balancing act, but in theory if your shock travel is optimum now, a 2" shorter shock would be appropriate. However, it should be pretty easy to tell if you are using all of your upward travel by compressing the spring until you hit the bump stops.
I think teej has a good post on here somewhere about maximizing flex and determining what your next limitation would be. (it was written in the context of finding the right shock length).
It really is a balancing act, but in theory if your shock travel is optimum now, a 2" shorter shock would be appropriate. However, it should be pretty easy to tell if you are using all of your upward travel by compressing the spring until you hit the bump stops.
I think teej has a good post on here somewhere about maximizing flex and determining what your next limitation would be. (it was written in the context of finding the right shock length).
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You might take a look at your shocks now before you totally make the jump back to shorter shocks. I found that with my superlift kit the bumpstops were limiting the compression to the point that I wasn't using the upper 2-3 inches of my shocks, so even if I was to move the shock mount up the shock may not bottom out before hitting the bump stop. Inversely, though, you should also check how much you can flex it out before the spring pops off of the perch.
It really is a balancing act, but in theory if your shock travel is optimum now, a 2" shorter shock would be appropriate. However, it should be pretty easy to tell if you are using all of your upward travel by compressing the spring until you hit the bump stops.
I think teej has a good post on here somewhere about maximizing flex and determining what your next limitation would be. (it was written in the context of finding the right shock length).
It really is a balancing act, but in theory if your shock travel is optimum now, a 2" shorter shock would be appropriate. However, it should be pretty easy to tell if you are using all of your upward travel by compressing the spring until you hit the bump stops.
I think teej has a good post on here somewhere about maximizing flex and determining what your next limitation would be. (it was written in the context of finding the right shock length).