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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 10:39 PM
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When I bought this limited he had it slammed to fit his short legs. I just like the rear shocks bottoming out. Have adj through the whole shock and still not satisfied. Thinking about going back with the original air shock.
 
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Bottoming is two functions, spring rate and damping. Many focus only on the spring rate, and ignore the damping. Unfortunately, many shock makers ensure that is your only choice, by sealing the hydraulics. With the original shock, you can adjust the damping rate as well as the spring rate via a fluid change.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 06:34 AM
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I wouldn't bother with the stock air shocks. There are stacks of 'shocks' threads in here for you to browse through, with many alternatives.
 
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I thought same thing about the 940's I use to have. Seems like the 200lbs plus guys are happier with them.
 
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