Got the shocks installed and took them for a lil rip.
Valving seems decent, even though all I currently have are a basket/awning on roof, 2 bike hitch rack, and 265s on OEM wheels
Definitely *tight*, but not what I would consider harsh. Rebound reflects the lack of intended weight, but really comes alive a higher speeds.
The bushings are holding for now, but an outboard mount solution will put things in a proper stacked order.
My main takeaway:
They are long. kinda too long.
The actual shaft travel is 8.2" not 9.25"
This is less than the 8.5" what my 5100s have with a shorter collapsed length.
The Dobs are 1.1" longer extended and 1.46" longer compressed
The shock is at full stuff well before squishing the 2" dropped Daystar bumpstops.
There is about 2 3/8" exposed shaft at rest with seasoned OME 890s
So I am now at a point where I believe I need to extend the upper mounting point and lose a small bit of droop?
And that is math not 100% accounting for the new position being much more vertical.
Going to continue to mess with everything a bunch, but jury is still out if these are a worthwhile upgrade for me...
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