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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: mbruce on June 22, 2011, 05:19:56 PM

Title: Methods of Flexing your Suspension
Post by: mbruce on June 22, 2011, 05:19:56 PM

I'm doing a RUF and will eventually get to the point where I measure my flex to determine what shock size I need

How do you all measure your flex?  I read where it's ideal to drive up a 20 degree ramp until one of the 3 grounded tires lift from the ground -- then do a measurement and etc...  Is there a quicker way with a jack?

Title: Re: Methods of Flexing your Suspension
Post by: mike5721947 on June 22, 2011, 08:55:23 PM

most use a forklift, but when you dont have one you can always take the trusty highlift jack and a ratchet strap or chain on the rim of one of the tires. then jack up till a tire lifts off the ground. or if you have an over head lift or a hoist you can do that way too. but lift from the tire, that way you get the max flex out of it.

Title: Re: Methods of Flexing your Suspension
Post by: mbruce on June 23, 2011, 04:00:29 AM

Cool - I have a forklift ...ya just put the forks under one of the tires and pick up until another tire lifts ?

Title: Re: Methods of Flexing your Suspension
Post by: Drone637 on June 23, 2011, 12:43:08 PM

That about covers it.  Make sure you don't flip her rover.  :D

Title: Re: Methods of Flexing your Suspension
Post by: Zukipilot on July 01, 2011, 08:17:54 AM

Ramps on loading docks work good too  ;)

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