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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Default Technical shock expert needed here..
Wondering what front shock would be best for drag racing based on these specs:

Shock A*:
Compressed length of 8.51
Extended length of 13.44

Shock B:
Compressed length of 11.20
Extended length of 16.20



The * on shock A is that I would have to use 3.5" shock extensions for my application. Shock B is exact replacement.

Technically which shock would perform better, give more lift etc...
These are both 90/10 shocks.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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I am of the thought that our budget shocks will give you approximately a 1/2" more travel. That should equate to better weight transfer. That said, I am NOT a shock expert.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Ellis, 90/10's are old school.

Buy double adjustable shocks.
Remember, you get what you pay for.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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sshock B has 5 " of travel

A* is just shy of 5"

more travel up front means more weight transfer, but the question is how much do you need
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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El ... Be honest you want my Shocks... if you sign only 254 People up to Dr Rons juice scam... you can get them for free
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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You dont even have to sell it you can keep for yourself....
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thats the beauty of it.... i have 77 people on the right side of my pyrmid
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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BTW, I am curious as to your original question as I have been considering the "budget shocks"....
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thats the beauty of it.... i have 77 people on the right side of my pyrmid

Are you guys talking about Vemma? I keep getting asked about that.


El, sorry for the hyjack, but I'm not a shock expert .
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Ellis, 90/10's are old school.

Buy double adjustable shocks.
Remember, you get what you pay for.
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