Pro Action 14" Shocks and 14" Comfort Lift Combo Questions
I have just over 500 miles on this shock set up and most of that is here in my little valley. Mostly between 35-55 mph. I did 10-20 miles on I70, but, we are not really supposed to. Our Governor is relaxing the restrictions here, so today, I went for about 100 miles west, into Utah some ... no one stopped me, then came back to really give them a good test. And as is my norm, :blush:, I have a few questions.
1) Do these shocks "self adjust"? I ask because it seemed when I got them installed (after I put them right side up), they seemed to be a little firmer. I liked the more firm ride. I'm not talking about it bouncing me around, just leaning less to the outside of a 75 mph curve. Today it felt like there was more "lean" to the outside. I didn't feel unstable or anything, just more leaning than I remember after first installing. It was particularly noticeable in a down hill 75 mph left turn. I am still running 22# in the rear and 36# in the front tires. Wanted to limit variables while "testing".
Should also be noted, I did get on the ground when I got home, checked the shocks, no oil anywhere, so, if they don't self adjust :Shrug:. Also, these shocks are way better than the air shocks, so maybe I'm just being picky.
2) I'm gonna assume (yea I know what that means), since they have a clicker valve thingie, they do adjust some to what they "see". If that is the case, I may need to add or subtract (guessing add) preload to stiffen them up to minimize the outside lean. Or maybe they are too stiff, not allowing the full travel of the shocks to adjust for centrifugal force. Not positive how to do either (step one in the instructions about three clicks on the clicker valve thingie), and don't want to just "play". I think I'm less interested in the comfort and more the performance aspect. Although, it would be nice to have some of both. Maybe 60% performance, 40% comfort.
3) Another aspect that will probably require stiffening or loosening the shocks is when I pull the trailer ... adding 17# tongue weight. Although, that might just be like me eating two cheese burgers instead of one :blush:.
4) I have only noticed the shocks bottom out once, maybe twice, couple of pretty big "bumps" that I didn't see coming.
5) Should I tweak tire pressures before messing with the adjustments Kevin and the Gang made???
6) Lastly ... How do I know how many clicks are on the click operated rebound damping thingie ... :Shrug: ... I'm guessing it would not be good to just start turning things and counting clicks, but, it may just be that simple. When I was doing pools, I didn't want my customers messing with the adjustments I made on the covers, because they always messed up my work ... LOL. Pretty sure Kevin feels the same about me messing with his adjustments. :AGGHH:
Should be noted, I'm very confident that if I called DK or Kevin, I would get great customer service as I'm accustomed to. I'm just hesitant to call because I know they are probably up to their eyeballs in this "new normal" "Stuff". I have two friends that have been sent home to work-at-home and they are yanking their hair out. At home they don't have all the resources they have at work, and it always seems what you need is the thing you didn't bring home.
I'm hoping someone that has had a need or desire to adjust these things, will chime in. Yes I read the instructions and know when I do adjust them to do no more than one turn at a time. Then test ride and repeat as necessary. I'll all about test riding.
I have just over 500 miles on this shock set up and most of that is here in my little valley. Mostly between 35-55 mph. I did 10-20 miles on I70, but, we are not really supposed to. Our Governor is relaxing the restrictions here, so today, I went for about 100 miles west, into Utah some ... no one stopped me, then came back to really give them a good test. And as is my norm, :blush:, I have a few questions.
1) Do these shocks "self adjust"? I ask because it seemed when I got them installed (after I put them right side up), they seemed to be a little firmer. I liked the more firm ride. I'm not talking about it bouncing me around, just leaning less to the outside of a 75 mph curve. Today it felt like there was more "lean" to the outside. I didn't feel unstable or anything, just more leaning than I remember after first installing. It was particularly noticeable in a down hill 75 mph left turn. I am still running 22# in the rear and 36# in the front tires. Wanted to limit variables while "testing".
Should also be noted, I did get on the ground when I got home, checked the shocks, no oil anywhere, so, if they don't self adjust :Shrug:. Also, these shocks are way better than the air shocks, so maybe I'm just being picky.
2) I'm gonna assume (yea I know what that means), since they have a clicker valve thingie, they do adjust some to what they "see". If that is the case, I may need to add or subtract (guessing add) preload to stiffen them up to minimize the outside lean. Or maybe they are too stiff, not allowing the full travel of the shocks to adjust for centrifugal force. Not positive how to do either (step one in the instructions about three clicks on the clicker valve thingie), and don't want to just "play". I think I'm less interested in the comfort and more the performance aspect. Although, it would be nice to have some of both. Maybe 60% performance, 40% comfort.
3) Another aspect that will probably require stiffening or loosening the shocks is when I pull the trailer ... adding 17# tongue weight. Although, that might just be like me eating two cheese burgers instead of one :blush:.
4) I have only noticed the shocks bottom out once, maybe twice, couple of pretty big "bumps" that I didn't see coming.
5) Should I tweak tire pressures before messing with the adjustments Kevin and the Gang made???
6) Lastly ... How do I know how many clicks are on the click operated rebound damping thingie ... :Shrug: ... I'm guessing it would not be good to just start turning things and counting clicks, but, it may just be that simple. When I was doing pools, I didn't want my customers messing with the adjustments I made on the covers, because they always messed up my work ... LOL. Pretty sure Kevin feels the same about me messing with his adjustments. :AGGHH:
Should be noted, I'm very confident that if I called DK or Kevin, I would get great customer service as I'm accustomed to. I'm just hesitant to call because I know they are probably up to their eyeballs in this "new normal" "Stuff". I have two friends that have been sent home to work-at-home and they are yanking their hair out. At home they don't have all the resources they have at work, and it always seems what you need is the thing you didn't bring home.
I'm hoping someone that has had a need or desire to adjust these things, will chime in. Yes I read the instructions and know when I do adjust them to do no more than one turn at a time. Then test ride and repeat as necessary. I'll all about test riding.