mcramsay
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posted on 10/7/18 at 08:43 PM |
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Shock orientation
I’ve had pretty bad knocking on my marlin since getting it on the road, I finally found that it looks like the gaz adjustable shocks are hitting the
frame Rail at the top and binding... can’t believe I didn’t notice before. I have two options ( currently the shock is mounted with the adjuster screw
for rebound at the bottom closet to the ground)
either space the top of the shock away from the chassis rail... which I’m not keen on
Or
Can I invert the shock so that the adjuster knob is at the top along with the adjustable spring plate for setting the ride height? This would give the
required clearance at the top of the shock.
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wylliezx9r
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posted on 10/7/18 at 09:10 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by mcramsay
I’ve had pretty bad knocking on my marlin since getting it on the road, I finally found that it looks like the gaz adjustable shocks are hitting the
frame Rail at the top and binding... can’t believe I didn’t notice before. I have two options ( currently the shock is mounted with the adjuster screw
for rebound at the bottom closet to the ground)
either space the top of the shock away from the chassis rail... which I’m not keen on
Or
Can I invert the shock so that the adjuster knob is at the top along with the adjustable spring plate for setting the ride height? This would give the
required clearance at the top of the shock.
I would ask the manufacturer.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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CosKev3
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posted on 11/7/18 at 05:34 AM |
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Pretty sure 99% of coilovers can't be run upside down,they need some special valving to allow it.
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40inches
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posted on 11/7/18 at 07:39 AM |
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Gaz can't be run upside down, but Protech can
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nick205
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posted on 11/7/18 at 07:48 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by CosKev3
Pretty sure 99% of coilovers can't be run upside down,they need some special valving to allow it.
May well be wrong, but that is my understanding as well. That they're meant to be run with the body and adjuster knob at the bottom.
Ultimately, as "wylliezx9r" says, I'd check with the shock manufacturer before changing the orientation of them. You don't
want to damage them and have to replace them.
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CosKev3
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posted on 11/7/18 at 08:05 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by 40inches
Gaz can't be run upside down, but Protech can
As standard they can?
Or you need to specify you will be running them upside down when ordering?
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40inches
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posted on 11/7/18 at 08:14 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by CosKev3
quote: Originally posted by 40inches
Gaz can't be run upside down, but Protech can
As standard they can?
Or you need to specify you will be running them upside down when ordering?
The website doesn't specify, just says that they can be run upside down
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Camber Dave
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posted on 11/7/18 at 12:48 PM |
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Protech also supply extended top eyes
Ring Gaz and see if the do them as well, Though I've not seen any
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mcramsay
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posted on 11/7/18 at 06:31 PM |
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I called gaz today, if I want to mount them upside down I need to send them back to have the air bled out.
Going to try some adjustments with positioning and see if I can get around the problem
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