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PRELOAD SETTING THREADED PRELOAD COLLAR
Increase
TIGHTEN collar so it moves DOWN the shock body.
Decrease
LOOSEN collar so it moves UP the shock body.
The upper and lower shock mounting positions determine how
much leverage the lower suspension arm has on the shock when
compressing it, and how progressive the suspension is. Different shock
position settings change how the shock reacts to compression.
SHOCK POSITION
SHOCK ABSORBERS
EFFECTS OF SHOCK POSITION ADJUSTMENT
Shock spring preload IS used for:
• Used primarily for adjusting ride height. Adjust the spring
preload collar so you get the desired ride-height when the car is
fully equipped, ready-to-run. For more information, see section
Ride Height.
• Adjusting suspension tweak. For more information, see section
Tweak.
Shock spring preload is NOT used for:
• Spring preload does not alter camber or other suspension
settings or characteristics.
• Spring preload does not alter spring tension. To change spring
tension, switch to a softer or harder shock spring (see Shock
Spring Rate).
SHOCK SPRING PRELOAD
Shocks More Inclined
• Makes the spring and damping softer.
• Makes the car more progressive, giving a smoother feel and more lateral grip (side-bite).
Shocks More Upright
• Makes the spring and damping harder.
• Makes the car have a more direct feel, but less lateral grip.
Hint: File a small notch on the top of each spring collar so
you can tell when you have adjusted it one full rotation.
Adjust shock position by changing the location of the shock upper mounts on the shocktowers.
ADJUSTING SHOCK POSITION
IMPORTANT: For each pair of front/rear shocks, the shock positions must be the same on left and right sides of the car.
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