Choosing the correct Shock Travel
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:00 am
Hi All!
I've been doing some research about shocks and I learned that when purchasing shocks, you also have to decide on the shock travel you want.
I understand that is important if you have a lift and you want the shocks to match the extended length(to maintain stock compression during balanced load). But generally, how do you decide on the length of the shocks interms of maximum and minimum extensions?
When a car sits flat on all 4 tires, the shocks are being compressed to a slight degree. To my understanding, this is done so the suspension can flex under unbalanced loads to maintain traction.
Is there a "golden rule" as to what percentage of the total shock travel the compression should/can be when under a balanced load eg.when parked in the garage ?
Hope everyone's having a good summer!
Cheers,
Haani
I've been doing some research about shocks and I learned that when purchasing shocks, you also have to decide on the shock travel you want.
I understand that is important if you have a lift and you want the shocks to match the extended length(to maintain stock compression during balanced load). But generally, how do you decide on the length of the shocks interms of maximum and minimum extensions?
When a car sits flat on all 4 tires, the shocks are being compressed to a slight degree. To my understanding, this is done so the suspension can flex under unbalanced loads to maintain traction.
Is there a "golden rule" as to what percentage of the total shock travel the compression should/can be when under a balanced load eg.when parked in the garage ?
Hope everyone's having a good summer!
Cheers,
Haani