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Old 01-20-2008, 02:53 AM
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SHOCK SETTINGS

What changes do you guys make to your shocks when plowing? I've heard all the way up in the front and stock setting in the rear...is the norm? Seems to me this would be about right but maybe even make take the rear shocks down a notch.
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Old 01-20-2008, 09:56 AM
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Re: SHOCK SETTINGS

Since I'm not the lightest thing to walk the earth, I run my rear shocks at one notch below the stiffest year round. Up front, I have them on the stiffest setting for plowing to help fight front end squat while plowing. When I'm not plowing I usually move them down one notch below the stiffest as well.
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Old 02-29-2008, 07:13 PM
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Re: SHOCK SETTINGS

Whats the best shock setting for power sliding a 700 grizzly?
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Re: SHOCK SETTINGS

as stiff as they go and don't be scared
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Old 03-26-2008, 08:32 AM
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Re: SHOCK SETTINGS

It's tough to have a "one setting fits all" for the shocks. Everyone rides different and weighs different amounts. Play around with the settings and find out what works. I don't like any of the settings so I'm planning to change things completely.
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Re: SHOCK SETTINGS

that is true top notch is too stiff and one notch down is kinda soft for someone my size
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Old 03-26-2008, 12:19 PM
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Re: SHOCK SETTINGS

So put on some weight and stay on the top notch which will in effect make it softer, or drop some pounds and go down a notch.
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Re: SHOCK SETTINGS

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So put on some weight and stay on the top notch which will in effect make it softer, or drop some pounds and go down a notch.
Pick up a scuba diver's weight belt and cinch 'er up!!!
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Good idea, I was implying more of eating a few donuts a week until the stiffest setting felt softer.
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Old 03-26-2008, 01:01 PM
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I like the donut idea!
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