Shock Therapy LIVE: How to Adjust Shocks

How to adjust the shocks on your UTV. High and Low Speed Compression Adjusters plus Rebound.
We show the internals for FOX DSC, QS3, iQS and Dynamix and compare and contrast how they work.
Also how to check and set your ride-height and crossover rings.
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[@Titantramp4u]

Really enjoy this series of live shop talk....Lots of good info...Thanks!

[@desertfunoffroad882]

If it was possible to give two thumbs up, I would. So much information very appreciated.

[@DerangedOffRoad]

I thought high speed adjustment was for controlling the choppy, chatter stuff that creates high speed shaft movement, and low speed was for g outs, jumps and lower speed shaft movement? Do I have it all wrong?

[@Joe2Jock]

Same, for my mountain bike suspensions high speed is for big quick hits like if you drove straight into a curb. Low speed would be for rolling whoops. When I had ST on my X3 and I wanted the chatter to be softer or more plush they said to soften low speed compression since the car wasn't moving as fast. It worked, but I'm still more confused than ever because I would have thought bobble head rocks and washboard stuff was high speed compression and rebound. Not sure what's right at this point.

[@domstarkey7279]

Well I finally moved my for the first time know it would an I was right two of them are leaking now should've never touched that's jus they way my luck goes guess I'll find out how well they will do empty now lol

[@armandotinajero13]

Keep it up 👍🏻 love the videos

[@benjaminwilson6592]

Eibach tho?

[@michaelpeace716]

I’m saving all my stimulus and hazard pay to get your RIS for my 2014 XP4 1000. Wish I had a better shock though. More like an internal bypass.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Michael Peace if you’ve got walkers they ride wonderfully with our stuff, but another option is our Fox RC2

[@chadellison5875]

I have a Cfmoto zforce 950 and when I turn the high speed the low speed in the middle turns with high speed. You guys have any knowledge on there freakin shocks? Thanks

[@shocktherapy4820]

Yes. When you turn One it does not adjust the other even through they both turn.

[@mickcain7397]

What a arms and trailing arms are on the car at 21:24?

[@seadoomania]

Very informative video , after watching it twice I think I’m getting the idea but still not sure if the front high /low speed compression and rebound settings should be screwed clockwise a little more than the rear?

[@FITCLUBS101]

Really informative video, thank you!

[@martinmudron6113]

Love the videos and love all the info you guys are willing to share🍺🤘

[@Morris279]

How much better are the electronic valves for the YXZ? Are they worth the money? And how much do they cost to convert?

[@DUNEATV]

Good question

[@zaneturner8423]

Great info, please keep the videos coming and educate us on suspension...... and of course that race car stuff. Lol

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Haha will do 👍

[@theglitch99]

Stock X3 Max 2021, not alot of adjustments options. The basic 3 settings. Will have to get (shock therapy) for sure!! Dude knows what he is taking about!! Thanks

[@SmittysSpareTimeProjects]

My machine came stock with high and low speed compression dampening, rebound, and preload adjustments. 2014 Can Am 1000R Maverick XRS DPS. Thats why I'm here, to learn how to adjust. Thanks for the video!

[@chrispassio6333]

What would be your suspension recommendation for the Talon R? RIS and springs or replace with something better than the QS3. I want to pull the trigger very soon but suspension is not a cheaper upgrade

[@z28roc39]

Great video guys! I have X2s on my YXZ, and 30” Terra Masters. How do I figure out what my ride height should be?

[@joeyself8839]

How do I get the measurements for the springs on and x3 rc 2018

[@mudsideassistance1933]

This may be a dumb question but....: I'm buying a 2016 RZR 1000. I have an enclosed trailer, so the height is going to be crucial. He measures it at 80.5 inches and my doorway is 82 inches My question is, can I adjust the shocks easily to lower it another inch if necessary? Also, would I gain another inch if I deflate the tires a bit? It's sitting on 32s.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Pull it down with ratchet straps. Super easy. Next deflate the times a bit. Pretty normal stuff

[@mudsideassistance1933]

@@ShockTherapyllc Thanks!!!

[@Joe2Jock]

So two questions - in simplest terms does adding preload and therefore ride height soften or firm up the ride? And if the crossover gap between the divider and crossover increases (from say 2 or 2 1/2" as recommended to 3 1/2") does that soften or firm up the ride? I set up my 2018 XP Turbo with Walker Evans shocks dead on the recommended settings, and ride height is close (slightly high in the rear) but the crossover gap is 2+" in front and 3 1/2" in the back when putting them 5.25" and 8" down as recommended. So should I just lower the crossovers to match the gaps you want?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

More pre load equals more spring tension and ride height. This will firm up the ride quality. If your cross over gap is too large the ride will be softer for a longer time through compression. It basically can cause bottoming out if it’s too large a gap. If your ride height is good then run it. If it bottoms out too easy then adjust your compression adjuster. If you end up with most of your adjustment put into the shock and it still bottoms out then lower your cross overs and start over with your compression adjuster. Hope this helps.

[@Joe2Jock]

@@ShockTherapyllc certainly does - thank you! And thanks for answering on Xmas! :-)

[@ShockTherapyllc]

@@Joe2Jock we all need to put our Christmas presents on ASAP! Right? Merry Christmas

[@reneulloa2437]

I have a 2019 can am max xrs im looking into buying your spring kit. Any way i can get the same spring set up as the 2020s? I need more ride height and do slot of dune riding! Also how can i get those cool decals on the resevoir

[@biden.thinks.kids.are.cocaine]

Have shock therapy tune your suspension 😁

[@timbeach2409]

Ok question about ride height. You said you set that particular car at say 16 inches. But what does that pertain too? Different size tires or longer arms will change things. So how bout how much droop or drop in percentage of suspension travel. Do you want the car to sit at 2/3rds the amount of suspension travel or half or are you only worried about ground clearance. This should pertain to any off-road car buggy truck or sxs doesn't it? Thanks.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Good question. Yes we are ultimately trying to set the suspension in a droop/compression spot. We tell people in the spring kit instructions to account for tire and long travel by adding 1/2" more ride height to the measurements for each 1" of tire height over stock. Add an 1" in ride height for long travel. The reason we don't give a shock shaft measurement or a percentage of droop for people to set up is because it is next to impossible to measure this on the car. Springs and dividers are in the way and 1/4" of shock shaft can be 1" of ride height change in the front on some cars. It is just easier to measure the ride height and account for tires.

[@southpawspanky74]

Thanks for all the helpful information.

[@johncranfordpersonal4146]

That helped, I appreciate your content.

[@sxsoffroad43]

So slower for chop

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Softer compression settings are best for chop.

[@sxsoffroad43]

Basically we got a machine with basic reservoir shock bottom dial and top reservoir knob. We have the bottom in midding of 14 clicks the top we loosened all way and only went in 4.. at 6 the thing was way too unresponsive to chop ect rocks in New Hampshire trails. I know they ain't the baja 500 grade but seems like the setting at reservoir less clicks the better..

[@benjaminm7857]

My 2021 turbo s keeps bucking the rear end up when I jump should I adjust the front shocks or rear? II have the dyniamics suspension. Thanks in advance.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Could be either one. I would need video to tell you. Just try the rear and see if it helps or not. You will know real quick

[@benjaminm7857]

@@ShockTherapyllc where can I send the video?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

@@benjaminm7857 send it to [e-mail]. Tell him to show Justin

[@jameyarthurhultz3069]

So this guys pulls up in a Krx. Does this mean you guys now have springs for the krx ? Or is this just a teaser?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

We have spring kits for KRX but only installed in house until the instructions are filmed in a week or so.

[@chickenhawk212]

Does the rebound circuit also have a popoff for compression in it? I have read that in some shocks the rebound adjuster also has an effect on compression. Was that shocks from years ago or are some modern shocks still this way? Or is that just some nonsense internet info I have over 1,000 miles on your x3 steering rack and it still feels like the day I bought it, stock rack was junk almost immediately. Thank you!

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Great question. Most shocks today have a rebound adjuster that is basically opening or closing an oil passage in the shock shaft. This port is free flowing both directions (comp and Reb). Because of this you can say that the rebound has an affect on compression but it is minimal. With the rebound adjuster open you would see more slow movements in the suspension just like a low speed compression adjuster would control. With the rebound closed you would see less boaty movements in the suspension on the compression side just like closing off the low speed comp adjuster would do. How much? Well the affect of rebound all the way open or all the way shut on compression is about the same as one full turn on the low speed compression adjuster. There are shocks that have a one way check valve of sorts in the rebound circuit. Fox RC2s have this so that any rebound adjustment does not affect the compression system. We actually made our own nut on the end of the shock shaft that has a one way valve in it so we can run this on any shock to isolate the rebound. We run them on our race car (Fox IBP) and on other shocks for customers too. We saw a difference but it is minimal. Hope that helps with your question. Thank you with regard to the X3 rack. I am so pleased you like it. They really are bullet proof. Have a good one.

[@chickenhawk212]

Thanks for the great answer. These new live videos are awesome, I don’t always catch them live but I’ve watched them all. Justin: I definitely want to vote for go into as much nerdy detail as you want, It’s great!

[@jjczx]

Thank you for all the free info. The information you guys offer to all of us for free helps us to in joy are toys more and more.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

J C great to hear JC, that’s why we do it

[@kieranmann9761]

Great information presented in a very clear manner. Thanks!!

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Kieran Mann we’re glad you like it!

[@gaymondavis9581]

other than rotating springs is there any cure for the wear from the plastic slider on the threads on the shock body

[@ShockTherapyllc]

If it is a walker Shock then a new divider with a closer fit will help a lot. Keeping the shocks clean helps too

[@gaymondavis9581]

@@ShockTherapyllc Thanks for the info am thinking about machining a plastic Delrin or UHMW sleeve for mine to help with this issue 2018 RS1.

[@MrMoronification]

Thanks guys for the info!

[@biden.thinks.kids.are.cocaine]

I have a 2020 X3 max rs turbo rr.. I can't afford do do everything at once. what would you recommend doing first? I was thinking about doing your spring kit. How much would that improve the ride quality? Thanks.