Dual Front Shocks
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Dual Front Shocks
Why would someone install dual front shocks? The reason I ask is I have installed new single hydraulic shocks in the front and it seems there is a lot of bounce. Not too rough, just seems once the front end gets bouncing, it takes a while to stop. The brand of shock is BDS. Just curious. Thanks.
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Why would someone install dual front shocks? The reason I ask is I have installed new single hydraulic shocks in the front and it seems there is a lot of bounce. Not too rough, just seems once the front end gets bouncing, it takes a while to stop. The brand of shock is BDS. Just curious. Thanks.
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Early on, shock technology wasn't what it is now and the only way we racers could get enough damping was to run multiple dampers. The Fox dampers we use on the Trophy truck are 4 1/2 inch in diameter with multiple bypasses and a huge reservoir. We also run a coil-over unit that is primarily a spring unit.
With the 2 to 2 1/2" diameter reservoir shocks on the market for production application now, the need for multiple shocks is greatly reduced.
Having said that, many of the available shocks are built to a price point and you get what you pay for.
With the 2 to 2 1/2" diameter reservoir shocks on the market for production application now, the need for multiple shocks is greatly reduced.
Having said that, many of the available shocks are built to a price point and you get what you pay for.
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Remember your tire is a (mostly) UN-DAMPED spring and large tires will have that effect somewhat.
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A very good point. Try adding or taking out 5 PSI in the front tires to see what that does to your ride.
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Vary the inflation and compare how it bounces, your tires will (basically) do the same.
The difference with your suspension is that the more the tire is inflated, the more energy is transmitted to the suspension, including the dampers.
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