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<blockquote data-quote="deranged57" data-source="post: 254435" data-attributes="member: 5160"><p>x2 on this statement - it is nearly impossible to setup spring rates without knowing your sprung weight. If you already have springs (which it looks like you do) you can calculate the spring rate based on how much the springs you have compress with the weight of the vehicle. This will give you a very good starting point towards getting the correct springs. I had to go this route with my rig since I didn't have access to a scale at the time. I borrowed a friends springs (which we knew would be softer than what I needed) installed them on my rig and took measurements. I then called up Scott Morris @ Sunfire Offroad (812) 623-3473, who helped me with selecting the proper rate. Obviously you will need to buy yoursprings from him after recieving his help, but he is very competitive and offers an exchange policy on springs until you're happy(some rules apply). Mine were great on the first try, so he knows his stuff.</p><p></p><p>As for measuring the shock itself - the 2.0 refers to the body diameter of 2", the body is the aluminum tube that the shaft slides into. The shocks travel is basically the length of the shaft that is visible at full extension (no weight). From the picture yours look to be 14" travel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="deranged57, post: 254435, member: 5160"] x2 on this statement - it is nearly impossible to setup spring rates without knowing your sprung weight. If you already have springs (which it looks like you do) you can calculate the spring rate based on how much the springs you have compress with the weight of the vehicle. This will give you a very good starting point towards getting the correct springs. I had to go this route with my rig since I didn't have access to a scale at the time. I borrowed a friends springs (which we knew would be softer than what I needed) installed them on my rig and took measurements. I then called up Scott Morris @ Sunfire Offroad (812) 623-3473, who helped me with selecting the proper rate. Obviously you will need to buy yoursprings from him after recieving his help, but he is very competitive and offers an exchange policy on springs until you're happy(some rules apply). Mine were great on the first try, so he knows his stuff. As for measuring the shock itself - the 2.0 refers to the body diameter of 2", the body is the aluminum tube that the shaft slides into. The shocks travel is basically the length of the shaft that is visible at full extension (no weight). From the picture yours look to be 14" travel. [/QUOTE]
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