Aluminum Big Bore Shocks HELP
01-28-2005, 04:05 PM
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Aluminum Big Bore Shocks HELP
Heres my problem. Have shocks on and the rear goes down but does not come back up. Push down stays down. Front shocks are fine but the rear is messed up. Look at pictures anyone that can help please.......
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01-28-2005, 04:20 PM
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RE: Aluminum Big Bore Shocks HELP
Mine did the same thing when I put RPM arms on the rear and moved my shock mounting position to the upper middle and lower-inner holes. The back end would drop down but not rebound. I fixed my issue by going from the 60wt oil I had in the rear shocks to a 40 wt that I was running up front, then I doubled up the large spacers. Now it is riding where I want it. I don't run the soft stock bigbore springs, I run 3-7 s stage springs and I still need two large spacers on each shock, with the soft stock bigbore springs I'd probably need 3.
also, check your ball cups and make sure they aren't overtightened.
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also, check your ball cups and make sure they aren't overtightened.
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01-29-2005, 04:26 PM
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RE: Aluminum Big Bore Shocks HELP
first diconnect your shocks & make sure the suspension arms arent binding up.Second get stiffer springs either trinity or there are some really stiff titanium springs available.Third run 30 or 40 weight oil maximum.Fourth add a few preload spacers & adjust mounting holes & those shocks will work great i have a set & they work nicely..
01-29-2005, 06:29 PM
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RE: Aluminum Big Bore Shocks HELP
whats the difference of using 40 or 60wt. i will driving off road 80% of the time and only 20% on road. I will by jumping and riding on tough terrian. which would be better 40-60wt oil
01-29-2005, 07:50 PM
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RE: Aluminum Big Bore Shocks HELP
Where's a good place to get some springs for my shocks? If so what kind should I get. I have done everything I could to my shocks to fix this problem but nothing seems to work. I need some good strong shock springs.
01-30-2005, 09:58 AM
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RE: Aluminum Big Bore Shocks HELP
trinity makes nice springs. Use their blue ones, they are ultra stiff I have heard. You need a stronger spring to push the truck back up. I agree the bog bore shock springs/oil are very soft. I have some 50 wt shock oil I never got around to putting in.
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