How long are stock Sportster shocks?
11″ to 13 1/2″
Notes: Depending on model, your stock shock length is 11″ to 13 1/2″ Shock lengths are measured fully extended, eyelet to eyelet on centers.
How do I know what length shock I need?
So you’re going to take it from the eye to the end of the piston. And for this one we get a length of thirteen. And a half inches.
How are Sportster shocks measured?
I would like to show you how to measure a shock this being an eyelet to an eyelet. We’re going to go center to center. So that when we set the tape measure.
What size are stock Harley shocks?
12″ to 13″
Depending on model, your stock shock length is 12″ to 13″ Shock lengths are measured fully extended, eyelet to eyelet on centers. A change in height at one end of the bike may require a change at the other.
How much travel should a shock have?
On straight axle suspension systems, there is a 1 to 1 ratio between the movement of your shock and your wheel. That means if your wheel moves one inch, your shock extends or compresses one inch. In these applications 2.5 inches of shock travel in both directions (compression and extension) should generally be enough.
How do rear shocks work?
Just like a fork, the rear shock has two key elements: a spring (either coil or air) and a damper. Remember, the spring gives your shock its squish and the damper controls how quickly that spring squishes (compression) and un-squishes (rebound).
Should a shock be fully extended?
It is important to get shocks that will not bottom out or fully extend. This will limit your suspension travel and damage the shock. If you use a suspension kit, the manufacturer will usually list recommended shocks.
Do I need longer shocks for a 2 inch lift?
If you are adding 2″ of lift in the rear then yes you would need longer shocks or you will be limiting your downtravel by 2″.
How are motorcycle rear shocks measured?
Simply measure from the centre of each shock eyelet to find the overall length of your shock.
Whats the difference between Revo and Revo A?
The main difference between the REVO and the REVO-A is the rebound adjustment option offered on the REVO-A. On our REVO line, we designed them to be user friendly without requiring a degree in engineering to adjust them and enjoy them.
What happens if your shocks are too long?
The other problem is that if the shock absorber that has been fitted to the vehicle is too long, in this case the vehicle suspension could experience the shock absorber “Bottoming out”. This term is used when the shock absorber is fully compressed, but the suspension still has an allowed amount of travel to go.
Do shocks change ride height?
Bad shocks affect ride and handling, but they won’t change the ride height of the car.
Does it matter which way you mount shocks?
The correct way to mount it is as shown with the boot down and the label facing so it is not upside down. So, If you are not sure which way is up on your shocks or wonder if you can mount them either way, always look at the Bilstein logo. If it is upside down, so are your shocks!
What angle should rear shocks be?
Most people aim for 90 degrees at full bump. That is from the front leaf spring pivot, to the lower shock pivot, and then to the upper shock pivot. This creates a slight rising rate. That being said there are lots of trucks people just mount the shocks where “they look good”.
What happens if shocks are too short?
If the extended length of the shock absorber is too short it will “top-out” and reduce the extended travel. “Topping out” is the term used when the piston inside the shock absorber collides with the cylinder head.
How much down travel should a shock have?
The amount of shock travel needed depends on the type of suspension you are working with (solid axle, or independent) so it is best to consider wheel travel as well. Most street driven vehicles should have a minimum of 2.5-3” of compression travel at the wheel and 2-2.5” of rebound travel as a good rule of thumb.
Do I need longer shocks for a 3 inch leveling kit?
Suspension lift kits that raise your truck higher than 3 inches will usually require a new shock absorber to take up the difference in distance between the top and bottom mounting points of the shock. To simplify the shopping experience, the majority of brands we carry will include new shock absorbers in these cases.
What do rear shock numbers mean?
Spring Length: Springs for coil shocks are rated using two numbers (you will see these stamped on the spring, e.g . 450 X 2.25). The first number is the weight (in pounds) needed to compress the spring by an inch (aka spring rate – see below) and the second is the travel length of the spring (in inches).
How can you tell how much travel your rear shock has?
“The best method for measuring frame travel may be to remove the shock and measure the vertical travel at the rear axle, with the suspension linkage at the full shock length, and at the shock bottom-out length (original eye-to-eye minus manufacturers specified shock stroke).
How do you stiffen legend suspension?
How to set sag – Legend Suspensions REVO – YouTube
Where are legend shocks made?
USA manufacturing facility
Legend continues to use only the highest quality components and parts, made at their USA manufacturing facility… and all systems are tested thoroughly before being released to market.
Are bigger shocks better?
The larger the passage, the less resistance to motion the shock will give, and the smaller the hole, the tighter. A shock absorber must be “tuned” to match the vehicle it’s attached to in order to work properly.
What happens if you install shocks upside down?
Some people say that monotube or gas pressurize shocks can be mounted upside down, however in time they will develop and extra inch or more of piston travel that has little to no dampening effect whatsoever. Ultimately: don’t mount shocks upside down just because it looks cool.
Should you use shock boots?
Shocks can be run without boots and will function perfectly. In fact, many offroaders who deal with large amounts of mud will recommend not using boots at all because boots can trap mud against the shock rod and over time can cause pitting in the rod or lead to failure in the seal.