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Jayem
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Re: Choosing shocks! Wed, 31 December 2003 12:11 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Jayem, yeah thats what I thought you meant. If I didn't want to cut the strut I could put a washer like spacer on top of the strut insert right? But how do I know the range of compression / rebound? Do I also hav to source that information from somewhere? If so where




Quoting myself(I'm a weirdo):

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you will need 4 spacers overall (one in the bottom of the strut and one ring type spacer on top of the shock yet inside of the strut tube). Suitable washers makes measuring easy.


This reduces stroke but I hear many people using setup like this with success. Ask your self, are you going to rally much? Do you need lots of suspension travel?


I find AE92 shock valving somewhat soft. Not that my car is hopping around. I'm using 4kg/mm springs. Shock itself is Monroe sensatrac.

V6 Camry shock might be worth checking.
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Read Message   Choosing shocks! wilbo666Sat, 27 December 2003 04:28
Read Message   Re: Choosing shocks! Mr DOHCSat, 27 December 2003 04:51
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