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Apr 12, 2020 | 12:52 AM

wotbluez06

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Viking DA shocks

Hey guys , with the slow down in life these days I’ve had some time to work on the car finally. Been almost 2 years since I’ve driven it. I have Viking double adjustable shocks . Still set from last time at the track. What type of settings are you guys running for daily driving . Roads are not the best here in northern Illinois. Any help is appreciated.

Apr 12, 2020 | 07:26 AM

Hitman227

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Obviously you can soften them up some - but I would contact Viking and ask for some recommended settings...all good manufacturer's will have this

Apr 12, 2020 | 10:24 AM

wotbluez06

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Originally Posted by Hitman_396

Obviously you can soften them up some - but I would contact Viking and ask for some recommended settings...all good manufacturer's will have this

yes . They have been perfect to deal with over the years. I do have their recommendations for starting points. I was just hoping for some people’s actual real world settings when daily driving the car. Thanks for the help.

Apr 12, 2020 | 11:36 AM

Hitman227

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Apr 12, 2020 | 02:19 PM

Turbo6TA

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I have Viking coilovers in the rear only on my GS.

I initially tried the compression at #6 and rebound at #7 .... Road very hard like riding in a logging truck

Compression on #1 and rebound on #2 .... Rides very nice now

Apr 12, 2020 | 02:28 PM

Turbo6TA

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Another thing ... My rear Viking coilovers came with 500 Lb/in springs.

I replaced them with 400 Lb/in springs ... much better ride

Apr 12, 2020 | 11:45 PM

ttx350z

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0 compression and 0 rebound both ends with #800F/#850R springs. Mine are coilovers with the Pro Touring valving.

Apr 22, 2020 | 07:47 AM

ddp99

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Viking durability

How durable are the Viking shocks for a daily driver? I put a set of Aldan coil overs on my 2007 and the handling was good but I experienced 3 failures on the rear shocks in 30,000 miles. I replaced my 2007 with a 2011 GS and I'm planning to do the coilover conversion and wanted to get double-adjustable shocks and the Vikings look like they have the features I want at a decent price point. How many miles have you guys put on the Viking coil overs?

Thanks,

David.