Date:         Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:54:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
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> you can adjust the limit to suit, that is the advantage.
> 
> alistair
> 
> 
> On 2011-12-11, at 2:28 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> 
>> So if you install a strap or other device to limit travel where is the
>> advantage of the longer shock?
>> 
>> Dennis

Not quite the same thing, but similar. I have 930's on my Syncro
and put a modified spring perch on the rears that are heim-jointed,
which allow the trailing arm to travel, without bending the spring
longitudinally, it stays straight while the suspension travels up/down. 


Because of an additional ride height of almost 2", I put a Pro Comp
shock that is a 14", stock height is 12". We put the van on a lift and let the wheels
go to full droop and could see that the splines on the axle/CV
interface were too close to "too far", so put limiting straps on.

The end result has been very effective.

bob