Drive a lap with compression set at full soft to definitely feel what too soft feels like. Set the ride height by using the suspension motion ratios of front 1. We dont just rebuild or revalve shocks like the rest, we physically drive and test. Ultimately we want the tyres to remain in contact with the road at all times, with the greatest configurations to ensure maximum grip and loading. Shock absorber therapy is a small and dedicated team of car builders, mechanics and drivers who have sourced some of the most current and progressive race car parts and accessories. This launch site is a work in progress with lots more coming in the near future. The guide below and most guides like them are based on the assumption that you have already optimized the spring rates and that you are dealing with a fairly balanced, competent, road car. He fabricated a rock solid dyno and drove the creation of software that made the results easy to understand. But getting a set of shock therapy suspension tuning shocks you will never regret and never get rid of. Links may be made to the site, but the product may not be redistributed in any way other than by direct download from. We specialize in motorcycle, atv, and snowmobile suspension systems. Progressive suspension 4224102c chrome adjustable heavy duty rear suspension shock. Set the compression adjuster to near full softturn the bottom shock adjuster from righttoleftas if screwing the adjuster down, out of the bottom of the shock about 2 turns 8 sweeps or 16 clicks then back off 12 sweep so youre at 7 12 sweeps out.
Check out our new video on how to install your canam x3 front sway welcome to the new website. Maverick x3 shock therapy before and after shock tuning. The iqs switch toggles among three settingssoft, medium and firmfor instant incab adjustments. An introduction to dampers and the black art of damper tuning. The spreadsheet determines the combined damping force produced by the base and midvalve allowing you tune the shim. Each shock has a small electric motor attached to a rebound bleed adjuster, and the motor has three positions hard, medium, and soft. Shock therapy anti sway bar the premier suspension. Shock therapy suspension services, llc in phoenix, az.
The main function of the dampers is to control the transient behavior of. Motospec has been designed for racing use, with a simple interface and clear outputs, to assist motorcycle tuners and race teams make quick and knowledgeable decisions. Overly stiff spring or compression damping oil or air damping resistance felt when trying to compress a shock or fork. Suspension setup tuning tips 2012 skidoo renegade 7. Six types of external adjustment can be found on atv or utv shocks. Restackor takes the guess work out of shim stack tuning so you can focus on the art of suspension tuning. Much more than a time based graph, the shock speed histogram shows us how much time the shock absorber is spending in each speed interval. Shock therapy anti sway bar rzr 2 and 4 seat installation. The stiffer shock always transfers weight faster than the softer shock, in both bump and rebound. If you take your time to get to know your vehicle very well, then you may be able to identify the source of your concerns yourself. Suspension tools fork tools page 1 shock treatment. About us shock therapy the premier suspension tuning.
This website has very hard to find valving information ever wondered how to make your bike handle properly. Full shock suspension tuning and bikes home facebook. If you want a plush ride for your weekend toy or the fastest, race winning set. An introduction to dampers and the black art of damper tuning dampers are an integral part of any suspension system. Shock therapy ride improvement system for canam maverick x3. The companys filing status is listed as good standing and its file number is l17050535. This makes that the shock speed histogram is a very useful tool to tune the shock absorbers on the car. Sram acquires shockwiz suspension tuning tool crankworx.
My concern with a company like that would be support after the sale. We install them, adjust them, tune them, then test them out. An innovative electronic gadget that automatically creates tuning recommendations for your bike suspension, while you ride. Proper tuning is what brings your suspension to life and what can be the difference between 1st and 2nd place. Steel double adjustable rear shock adjustment procedure. Shock therapy suspension services, llc is an arizona domestic l. Offroad motorcycle suspension tuning and simplified valving diagnostics. Shock therapy is the premier suspension tuning company in the off road industry. We dont just rebuild or revalve shocks like the rest, we physically drive and test everything we do to get the best possible system.
The main function of the dampers is to control the transient behavior of the sprung and unsprung masses of the vehicle. The suspension tuning for a f1 car if emulated for a lowed powered formula ford, will not be effective, each car has its own needs from a performance point of view from the suspension. We install them, adjust them, tune them, then test them. All chassis dimensions and specifications are editable. While the suspension upgrades improve the ride over the standard rzr, shock specialists can improve the ride quality further, so we sent our fox edition xp1k over to justin smith at shock therapy. Thank you for purchasing your new anti sway bar for the rzrxp. Automated suspension tuning for mountain bikes on kickstarter. When it comes to shocks, shock therapy has over 25 years of offroad race shock tuning experience and can help you improve your suspension s performance. Shock therapy inc in durand, mi get driving directions to 4499 e bennington rd durand, mi 48429.
Whether you have exotic suspension from ohlins, and marzocchi or oem suspension from wp, kayaba, showa etc. Turn bump adjuster hex knob counterclockwise 10 clicks. Sag is also another easy adjusment to make on your suspension and can make all the difference in the world in how your bike handles i use a suspension shop to do the initial setup on my suspensions this gives you a good baseline to work from. This car comes equipped with a computercontrolled active suspension.
Shock therapy, part 2 front suspension setup youtube. Steel body double adjustable rear shock adjustment. If you want a plush ride for your weekend toy or the fastest, race winning s. Shock therapy, located in wittman, arizona, just may have the answer for you. Kw v3 shock tuning guide or damper tuning for nonamericans by rob robinette based on the penske tech manual.
I think the bandit shocks are in between those sizes and are a popular choice too. Suspension tuning is a critical part of getting the ultimate performance package, it is even possible to have a more competitive car then a rival with superior upgrades by having a well balanced set up, which maximises the available grip levels. Buy progressive suspension 4224104c chrome shocks with remote adjustable preload. Dec 21, 20 full shock suspension tuning and bikes, sao paulo. Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning. Spec is software for tuning motorcycle suspension and chassis geometry. No part of the program or code shall be reproduced for commercial use.
Restackor suspension response calculations define the ballpark of where that good spot is using basic suspension tuning rulesofthumb to define damping targets for compression and rebound. Tfch ps24050 fork cartridge holding tool wp ktm 65 seal head. A suspension therapy setup is tailored to rider morphology weight distribution and application, and includes the below assess condition of front and rear suspension components. How to diagnose problems with your suspension system. Sram acquires shockwiz suspension tuning tool crankworx whistler 2016.
Tuning shock absorbers using the shock speed histogram. If we increase shock stiffness in bump and or rebound weight transfer happens quicker, quicker response. Here are some guide lines to use when shock tuning your chassis at the track or making the best decisions during initial setup. After years of finetuning, steve met someone who told him of. We are making the assumption that you have removed as many variables as possible and are using the best combination of springs. The registered agent on file for this company is steven c hudson and is located at 3465 e laurel ln, phoenix, az 85028. Guides like these almost always assume you are able to change all elements of the suspension. Shock therapy anti sway bar the premier suspension tuning. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time. Shock therapy inc 4499 e bennington rd, durand, mi.
Welcome to shock therapy suspension in nanaimo, british columbia. The suspension tuning is often one quite differently. Suspension specialties 12886 county road 94 sinton, texas 78387 36643169 steel body shock technical information home technical information steel rear shock adjustment. We service and modify all suspension from motocross bikes to street bikes. Give them some thought, not the cheapest, but of the four sets of shocks on two machines. Stiff ride quality at slow speeds and cant adjust the shocks soft. Shock therapy live series on yt anyone else watching. Everyone knows stiffer shocks give you faster response, but many stumble when it comes to applying it to shock tuning for balance.
It tells us something about the behaviour of the shock integrated into the vehicles suspension system. Early shock dynos were difficult to use and the data was difficult to relate back to the track. Shock therapy the premier suspension tuning company. Turn rebound adjuster aluminum eye wwindow clockwise until it stops. Find 3030 listings related to shock therapy racing in brea on. Aug 04, 2014 shock therapy part 3 rear suspension duration. They install new custom bypass tubes that have many more bypass ports in different locations, different bypass valve stacks, additional bleed holes. Shock therapy, suspension tuning done right canam atv forum.
We get the shocks for our maverick x3 xrs side by side cars back from shock therapy. If your suspension has a dampening control then you can play with these settings and get the optimum setting. My last experience in suspension tuning has been sending the fox rc2 bypass shocks on my maverick x3 to shock therapy to have their ride improvement system installed. They can tune the polaris rzr, yamaha yxz, as well as the. Performing a suspension inspection may be a bit of a challenge for the beginner so knowing a lot of information about all of the components and the many ways they can fail is helpful when diagnosing a suspension issue. A computer is attached to each motor, and a couple of sensors. Unless noted otherwise, these tuning tips apply to both forks and rear shocks. Shock therapy has a great reputation and their support is great. Restackor suspension response calculations compute the suspension link ratio from measurements of wheel and shock position. Bound is the rate at which the shock allows compression and rebound is the rate at which the shock releases the compression. Suggest frame travel geometry settings if applicable. This program is provided free of charge for personal use in the assisting of suspension calculations. Suspension tuning is a whole lot easier if you can start from a good spot. Shock therapy offers full suspension tunes for your side by side sxs cars.
They test and build suspension for the maverick x3 in the dunes and desert. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. Fork and shock adjusted with damper settings spring swap andor air pressure and air volume adjustment. Changing fork oils just throws another variable into the suspension tuning puzzle. Shock therapy llc shock therapy is the premier suspension tuning company in the off road industry. Radflo shock absorbers are easy to maintain and tune, ensuring optimum performance and reliability.
Not using full travel, feels harsh, poor traction while making turns. We do our best to give you all the information you need to tune your suspension but if you need to ask a question that is not covered on this website please do not. If you want a plush ride for your weekend toy or the fastest, race winning set up for your race car, we can accomodate. Shock therapy vs mts off road in a battle of the utv suspension. We are making the assumption that you have removed as many variables as possible and are using the best combination of springs, weight, wheel spacers, tire compound, stagger, etc. Shock therapy modifies the stock piston and changes the valving for. Their employees have 3 baja wins, 2 baja 500 wins, 2 parker 425 wins, rookie of the year and a bitd championship win, as well as countless smaller race wins under their belts. Spec is software for tuning motorcycle suspension and chassis geometry motospec has been designed for racing use, with a simple interface and clear outputs, to assist motorcycle tuners and race teams make quick and knowledgeable decisions. They are also the least understood and most confusing part of the suspension. The vehicle with the properly tuned suspension will outperform the other. After years of finetuning, steve met someone who told him of the tremendous waste in transit shocks.
It monitors the behavior of a fork or shock over the course of a ride, and then offers tuning suggestions. Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. Mar 04, 2018 we get the shocks for our maverick x3 xrs side by side cars back from shock therapy. Sag is measured as the difference between unloaded suspension and then. At dvo suspension our goal is to give you all the tools needed to dial in your suspension and answer all your questions.
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