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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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ok when i get on it from a dig.. it squats down and i love that part and want to keep it.. but when it does this it hit the bumpstops really hard and then bounces back up and causes me to loose traction..and then finally squats the final time.. im looking for a shock that rides like stock.. but doesnt cause this bouncing affect when im racing.. im guessing something with an stiffer rebound.. like an eldabrock(sp) or bilstien shock does anyone know how to help this.. and i might do a 2\4 drop (shackles & hangers) what shocks with this too.. thanx for the help..

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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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you have no drop on it now and its hittin the stops???? maybe cut them down some.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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ive got it leveled out(2" shackles)and it dont hit it just putting around but when im racing it feels as if it hits then bounces up then back down at WOT...and its causing me to loose traction...
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Are you sure you are hitting the bump stops? Maybe your axle is wrapping and you are getting wheel hop. Try some spring clamps and see if that reduces the bouncing. You will find info on spring clamps if you do a search. This is a relatively cheap mod to try.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Are you sure you are hitting the bump stops? Maybe your axle is wrapping and you are getting wheel hop. Try some spring clamps and see if that reduces the bouncing. You will find info on spring clamps if you do a search. This is a relatively cheap mod to try.

no no no... its not wheel hop it is hitting the bumpstops and then bouncing up once and then back down its a shock problem.. can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Stiffer or adjustable shocks and some Energy short bumpstops might work.
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