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Old 09-04-2022, 11:44 AM   #1
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wanting to bring my sport down a bit, was looking at 80mm shocks maybe unless someone out there has other ideas to bring it down just a bit???
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Old 09-04-2022, 12:18 PM   #2
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An easy way to lower a rig is to put spacers in the shocks, fuel tubing works.
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Old 09-04-2022, 12:45 PM   #3
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Take the springs completely off for a full droop setup. For what I do, it works great and does exactly what I wanted-gets lower cog and has a low slung look. I know a lot of people say it will only hurt the performance, but it doesn’t hurt to try it on yours.


This is how low it sits with my poor mans droop setup. (Sorry for the crap picture, it’s the only one I could find where it was sitting semi level, I think you can still get the idea though.)
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Old 09-04-2022, 05:29 PM   #4
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they sell.these things called shock keys you can raise.or lower your ride hight with out limiting shock traval or buying new shocks
just another option
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Old 09-05-2022, 09:46 AM   #5
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Take the springs completely off for a full droop setup. For what I do, it works great and does exactly what I wanted-gets lower cog and has a low slung look. I know a lot of people say it will only hurt the performance, but it doesn’t hurt to try it on yours.


This is how low it sits with my poor mans droop setup. (Sorry for the crap picture, it’s the only one I could find where it was sitting semi level, I think you can still get the idea though.)

I did the same thing with my MST CFX-W. Torque twist was extremely horrible with kit set up. Tried pen spring mod and different shock oils and barely improved. Figured I’d try it without the springs and the torque twist virtually stopped and it crawls awesome.
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Old 09-08-2022, 08:00 PM   #6
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Just unthread the preload adjusters all the way up on the shock bodies. About as low as is practical for the platform IMO.
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Old 09-09-2022, 09:36 AM   #7
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^^^I run mine like @meatmonkey said. Adjusters all the way up on the shocks. I've trimmed the fenders a bit so it may look like it is sitting high. The chassis is actually sitting down on the axles. Using the stock GTS shocks.

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Old 09-11-2022, 02:35 PM   #8
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thanks BMOW and meat monkey, backing the preload collars off got me the results i was after


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^^^I run mine like @meatmonkey said. Adjusters all the way up on the shocks. I've trimmed the fenders a bit so it may look like it is sitting high. The chassis is actually sitting down on the axles. Using the stock GTS shocks.

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Old 11-08-2022, 07:29 AM   #9
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You can get springs from writing pens (and other sources) to insert the on the inner shaft of your shocks. This will push up the shaft and sit you lower. Google pen spring mod TRX4. This will also allow you to play with the external spring weight and length for the internal spring to get it to sit and rebound the way you want as opposed to a light spring or no spring that just allows you rig to sag.

If you are happy with how your shocks work now there are after marked shock towers and even chassis that will allow you to mount your shocks higher and therefore lowering you chassis.

and/or smaller tires.

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Old 11-11-2022, 06:47 AM   #10
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Just for reference, this is my truck sitting on 80mm shocks. It works for sure, but backing off preload was the way to go - it keeps your full suspension travel.

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