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Suspension Info Vids

Posted By: BIGMIKE@RIDETECH

Suspension Info Vids - 08/23/12 04:03 PM

A couple short videos we made at work.

Evaluations:
http://youtu.be/84VB7XnqcZI

Shocks:
http://youtu.be/KD2Ah68xG9M
Posted By: MuuMuu101

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/23/12 04:50 PM

Coolio! I'll look at them when I get back from work/school.
Posted By: moparAL

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/23/12 05:23 PM

Excellent video. Very professional and informing. The single and triple adjustable master series shocks look very unique and interesting! To get the correct shock the customer has to do some measuring, correct? How about bearings as apposed to poly or a rubber mount on your shocks? I know less binding, but in your experience how many miles can you get out of that bearing before it needs replacing?

Attached picture 7347292-fox-eyeRideTechShock.jpg
Posted By: BIGMIKE@RIDETECH

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/23/12 06:55 PM

We have ran both poly & rubber in the past and have found when running them in a coilover or shockwave setup they just cant handle the weight after time. In our FOX based units the bearings are a kevlar lined unit that doesnt transfer road noise like one would think. As testing goes... Its Fun! I actually put about 800 mile on the 66 chevelle in the video 2 weekends ago on a weekend trip for dealer visits and cruise Indianapolis. You wont find a person that has rid in it that wasnt amazed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6XA_P5MB2k
Posted By: Viol8r

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/23/12 07:46 PM

I am fortunate to run the single (26 way) adjustable shocks my car. Brett with RideTech hooked me up with a set for last years Optima Challenge. A must have for the type of abuse the car sees on the track. My shocks have the bearings and have stood up to the abuse so far. I personally think they are great. I can easily set the shocks for any track surface and dial them back down for some less agressive street driving. Also these can handle the forces the larger torsion bars create. I run 1.12 tb's.

Mike Musto also has a set, but his are poly/ bushings. Not sure he has put them fully through the paces yet but I believe for everyday use and some track these will work fine for most guys.

FYI. If you run the bearing setup, you will not be able to the bolt them directly to the rear lower mount (unless RideTech has revised it) as the diameter on the mount is too big. You have to drill it out and use a threw bolt or other modified attachment.
Posted By: amxautox

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/23/12 08:43 PM

How can you have a single adjustable shock, and still have '26 way'? 26 clicks in the compression direction maybe?
Posted By: BIGMIKE@RIDETECH

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/23/12 08:52 PM

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FYI. If you run the bearing setup, you will not be able to the bolt them directly to the rear lower mount (unless RideTech has revised it) as the diameter on the mount is too big. You have to drill it out and use a threw bolt or other modified attachment.



What is the stock mount size? With the shocks come with aluminum bushins for 5/8 or 1/2 bolts.
Posted By: 72Swinger

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/23/12 11:25 PM

Do those have a schrader valve? Can I maintain nitrogen on my own? Being adjustable from the shaft end makes for a change in shaft displacement or basically the free bleed?
Posted By: Viol8r

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/24/12 10:13 PM

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How can you have a single adjustable shock, and still have '26 way'? 26 clicks in the compression direction maybe?



26 clicks.....correct. Although it does effect the compression and rebound settings.
Posted By: Viol8r

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/24/12 10:18 PM

Quote:

Quote:

FYI. If you run the bearing setup, you will not be able to the bolt them directly to the rear lower mount (unless RideTech has revised it) as the diameter on the mount is too big. You have to drill it out and use a threw bolt or other modified attachment.



What is the stock mount size? With the shocks come with aluminum bushins for 5/8 or 1/2 bolts.



The pic attached is of the Firm Feel aftermarket plate that shows the rear shock attachment (although in stock form the mount is pressed/ welded). You can see it is designed to except a bushing type lower shock mount. We felt it was better to change the mount to except the bearing.

Attached picture 7348953-Shockplates1.jpg
Posted By: BIGMIKE@RIDETECH

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/24/12 10:22 PM

Quote:

Do those have a schrader valve? Can I maintain nitrogen on my own? Being adjustable from the shaft end makes for a change in shaft displacement or basically the free bleed?



As with any MonoTube shock there is a Nitrogen chamber at the bottom of the shock or in the resevor on our TAs, separated from the oil w/ a floating piston. There is a very specific pressure that these need to be set at and for all general purposes does not need to be changed. Instead of the normal Schrader, these shock are filled via a needle through the lower eye mount (before the bearing is installed). One of the biggest problems with a Schrader is the possibility of someone trying to check this pressure w/ a normal tire pressure gauge. Simply checking the pressure will severely drop the pressure as the volume is low.

You are correct, the rebound knob is basically a needle/seat bleed that allow the oil to bypass rebound valve stack. 24 positions total. One of the things I love about this shock is that turning the knob will actually make significant noticeable changes while driving. I’ve played w/ shocks before that had a lot of clicks (12-30…) but the actual range of dampening didn’t really change that much.
Posted By: 72Swinger

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/25/12 02:27 AM

The reason I ask is I am fully capable of doing my own shock tuning. I thought maybe If I wanted a little more compression I could add some nitrogen. If they R foxes then more than likely they come with 200psi in them or 150 since they're adjustable. Doesn't take away from their quality, just something I was wondering. Probably the single biggest contributor to these being awesome is the size of the body and their oil capacity.
Posted By: BIGMIKE@RIDETECH

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/27/12 04:24 PM

With you mentioning the body size it brings up something that we are working on now. We will soon be releasing a smooth bodied mono tube shock with the same fixed or adjustable valving options as these. The smooth body version will have rubber bushings.
Posted By: BIGMIKE@RIDETECH

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/29/12 02:13 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD2Ah68xG...mp;feature=plcp
Posted By: brads70

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/29/12 06:18 PM

I'm shopping/researching shocks to replace the Bilsteins I currently have now . ( for next summer) I want something adjustable, and don't need the coil over feature.
Please post up when you have more info or they are ready for sale etc..!
Posted By: BIGMIKE@RIDETECH

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/29/12 07:18 PM

Sure will!
Posted By: TC@HP2

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 08/29/12 09:51 PM

Quote:

A couple short videos we made at work.

Evaluations:
http://youtu.be/84VB7XnqcZI

Shocks:
http://youtu.be/KD2Ah68xG9M




That's funny. I posted a link to your shock video back in the begining of the month. I don't think everyone understands the value of dampeners on the suspension's set up. Hopefully you will help expand the knowledge of why they're SOOO important.

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post7329807
Posted By: BIGMIKE@RIDETECH

Re: Suspension Info Vids - 09/05/12 04:16 PM

Good News from this mornings meeting. Our RQ Smooth Body Shocks will be arriving around NOV 10th. The HQ ones will not be far behind.
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