Shocks for GCM tower

[byrnieman]

Hi all,

I am installing the GCM Shock towers and will be getting the Irie bell crank.

I am wondering what are my options for shocks with this new set up? What length am I looking for? What's best and what do you all use?

Any help is appreciated.

Cheers


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[MeanTT]

Originally Posted by byrnieman

Hi all,

I am installing the GCM Shock towers and will be getting the Irie bell crank.

I am wondering what are my options for shocks with this new set up? What length am I looking for? What's best and what do you all use?

Any help is appreciated.

Cheers


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You need shocks that are 80mm uncompressed and 60 compressed. Axial has some that fit the bill, but I used g-made aeration shocks and used 5mm of fuel tubing to prevent them from reaching full extension and causing the dog bones to pop out. If you use the g-made shocks, DO NOT use the red bump stop as it will limit travel far too much. Additionally, if using G made, order the super soft springs if you will not have a front mounted battery and use 15 weight oil or use the 3 hole Pistons and 20 weight. The TH is so light up front you need a light suspension to make it work properly.

[Ca. Off Roader]

Originally Posted by MeanTT

Additionally, if using G made, order the super soft springs if you will not have a front mounted battery and use 15 weight oil or use the 3 hole Pistons and 20 weight. The TH is so light up front you need a light suspension to make it work properly.

Hi MeanTT,

Any advice on the springs & oil if I am using a battery up front?

TIA,
Ray

[MeanTT]

Nope. My battery is in back so I can't help. I would say you probably shouldn't use the super soft springs since you will have more weight. Best of luck!!!

[Sr.Irie]

G-Made XD's

[byrnieman]

Originally Posted by Sr.Irie

G-Made XD's

Do I want the Gmade 85mm XD Aeration or 85mm XD Diaphragm??


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[haks]

I run diaphragm. Great shocks. Suppose the aeration is pretty much the same but with air mixed with the oil.


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[jDtheBEAR]

Originally Posted by Sr.Irie

G-Made XD's

love G-made XD's-the aeration shocks look awesome on my TH and no fiddling about with spacers to limit the travel.