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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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got ahold od the stealership back on in pensacola, and got a pair of takeoffs. my pops is gonna ****** them up and mail them tomorrow. sucks being stationed in the middle of nowhere, but hey family helps! ive read nothing but good things about this mod (esp 2up, bc the OL hates the shitty suspension), so heres hoping for the best!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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I think my air shocks ride best 2-up, you'll be impressed even solo. Make sure to get a good pump so you can adjust the pressure, a little change makes a big difference, and you want to adjust for solo/2 up riding.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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ive heard that i wont even need any psi. what do u run? i weigh 200 and my wife around 140
 
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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About the same weight(s) here, I usually go 5psi solo and 12psi 2-up. That was with 12" shocks, I've been told they are a little stiffer. i just changed to 13" shocks for hopefully an even better ride, but I have not been able to test ride yet. I'm thinking I might have to ride with more psi... guess I'll find out.
 
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I have 13"'s and was running 5 psi solo and 2-up. I'm 180, wife is 130.

When I added the 1" lowering blocks that extra leverage makes for a much smoother ride, but I also bumped the psi to 18.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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@dk what lowering blocks did u use?
 
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@dk what lowering blocks did u use?
Tamarack. They are machined out of one solid piece of aluminum. Don't get the kind that are welded...have seen them stretch & break.
 
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whay size washers did yall use? so i can get them befire i break the sporty apart
 
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whay size washers did yall use? so i can get them befire i break the sporty apart
The ones I used are 1 1/8" outside diameter and 1/2" inside diameter.
 
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I am running rk air shocks I love em!

I run 0-5 psi solo and about 12-15 2up



 
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