Shock Guide - From The Track To The Trail
To properly set up bumpstops and limit straps, the suspension should be cycled to see how far it moves in compression and extension. Ideally, suspension cycling should take place with the vehicle supported on jackstands. The next step is to remove the coils from a coilover shock or pull all but one leaf from a leaf pack and replace the missing leaves with spacers. At this point, you can cycle the suspension using a fork lift, an engine hoist, ratchet straps, or whatever you have that will safely do the job. This method is very accurate, but it's time consuming. The next best method is to twist up the suspension using a ramp, stair steps, or whatever is available. This small ditch worked well.
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