P1000 Fox shocks adjusting?

[CumminsPusher]

I'm jelly of everyone with shocks, I just gotta find a way to order some and wife not see it dammit

Mention how many people flipped if running more then one person and show her this


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[Kilo427]

Need to just expense it through business,but I bet my cpa would frown at that in my business.

Yes sir I need shocks so I could adequately perform that circumsision, uuuh you know you don't want it bumpy when I'm doing that right?

 

[Kilo427]

Mention how many people flipped if running more then one person and show her thisView attachment 43110


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That picture may just scare her into it, but not because the flipped buggy.

 

[snuffnwhisky]

Mention how many people flipped if running more then one person and show her thisView attachment 43110


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Think he used that excuse for brake lines already lol

 

[GPR1500SC]

Thanks Windrock its on its way
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[Ragnar406]

2 1/4 from housing to upper nut in front. I'm heavier then most though. Rear left alone so far it's been great but only running three people in front so far. I'll get this in this weekend
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So if I am understanding correctly - you
1. Settle the shocks and measure the height from the floor (from a specific reference point)
2. You load the weight into the machine that you normally ride with (including yourself and passengers
3. Adjust the shocks (to compensate in drop in height) to where the original height / clearance with out passengers is the same with the weight added?

Does this sound right?

 

[CumminsPusher]

So if I am understanding correctly - you
1. Settle the shocks and measure the height from the floor (from a specific reference point)
2. You load the weight into the machine that you normally ride with (including yourself and passengers
3. Adjust the shocks (to compensate in drop in height) to where the original height / clearance with out passengers is the same with the weight added?

Does this sound right?

Ya that's a good reference for sure. Obviously weight matters. There should be about an inch of sag to the shocks at rest with normal load reguardless of where the rig previously sat. My rears came out of the box with just a little more hight in the rear and less in the front then stock but I'd say they should be about a 1/4 higher all the way from what I see

 

[Ragnar406]

Ya that's a good reference for sure. Obviously weight matters. There should be about an inch of sag to the shocks at rest with normal load reguardless of where the rig previously sat. My rears came out of the box with just a little more hight in the rear and less in the front then stock but I'd say they should be about a 1/4 higher all the way from what I see

My front sits a little lower than the back now. I have not added a Bumper but have added a winch and extra battery up front. I was surprised to see how much more adjustment was in the fronts of the PK-3 verses the Pk-5. I know @Tigermark 's front shocks were dialed down further than mine and while I know the PK-5 is heaver I would not have though all that weight was in the front.

 

[Ragnar406]

One more question for the settings I find that I ride Med the most and have switched to Firm in the back when towing or have a heaver load in the bin. is there a run of thumb as to when to use which setting? Knowing that you have to experiment and adapt to your driving style terrain and load

 

[CumminsPusher]

My front sits a little lower than the back now. I have not added a Bumper but have added a winch and extra battery up front. I was surprised to see how much more adjustment was in the fronts of the PK-3 verses the Pk-5. I know @Tigermark 's front shocks were dialed down further than mine and while I know the PK-5 is heaver I would not have though all that weight was in the front.

The shocks for the two are different. I was surprised at how high the springs for the 5 sat and I'm positive that's not enough spring rate for anyone. Turned out costly for me
Not sure about rule of thumb on settings. Myself I want to be able to run comfortably on med with a normal load so either way you've got adjustment. Soft should bottom out on heavy hard ride and hard should be a bit too bouncy for light duty. Get them dialed on medium and you'll be happy

 

[Bayouownbeer]

View attachment 43106 This one works well

Thanks for info just ordered some today

 

[Bayouownbeer]

Ya that's a good reference for sure. Obviously weight matters. There should be about an inch of sag to the shocks at rest with normal load reguardless of where the rig previously sat. My rears came out of the box with just a little more hight in the rear and less in the front then stock but I'd say they should be about a 1/4 higher all the way from what I see

Inch of sag please explain.? Have mine on order

 

[CumminsPusher]

Inch of sag please explain.? Have mine on order

You want a little sag but not too much. Inch so far seems good. You don't want the shock at the top or too far to the bottom of the stroke. The shock "rests" as you drop the vehicle onto the ground from a jacked up position and roll it some. Measure length of shock or tire to fender before and after its dropped. For mine it seems right at an inch of difference at the fender. Lighter rigs probably just a bit more
I previously didn't adjust these and there was over 2 inches which means too soft and we bottomed out continually

 

[Smitty335]

One thing I like about the elkas. No spanner needed. Those things suck. Allen clamp screw and a round rod with a 45 to turn the nut. No beating with a chisel!View attachment 42931

When you ordered your Elka's did they ask you what assessories you have? I think Elka tries to get you close to the right set up out of the box

 

[snuffnwhisky]

When you ordered your Elka's did they ask you what assessories you have? I think Elka tries to get you close to the right set up out of the box

Yes. I did send them back for a re-valve though.

 

[Smitty335]

Yes. I did send them back for a re-valve though.

Why?

 

[snuffnwhisky]

Why?

Wanted the low speed compression softer and added rear rebound.

 

[Smitty335]

Wanted the low speed compression softer and added rear rebound.

Do you have a copy of the service order? Sounds like the set up I want.

 

[snuffnwhisky]

Do you have a copy of the service order? Sounds like the set up I want.

Yep. Have all the stack specs F & R before and after. Still needs a little tweak but pretty close. Remind me Monday and I'll shoot them to you.

 

[Smitty335]

Yep. Have all the stack specs F & R before and after. Still needs a little tweak but pretty close. Remind me Monday and I'll shoot them to you.

Thanks