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deezus

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RK 3.5" lift, fox shocks for 6" lift part number has 985_24_011. Running 4" bumps. My concern is my shocks bottoming out on full stuff. Getting King on Monday hoping shocks won't bottom out. Everyone says I shouldn't have any problems but of it isn't the size of the shock then what could cause it to bottom out? Bad coils?

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deezus

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RK 3.5" lift, fox shocks for 6" lift part number has 985_24_011. Running 4" bumps. My concern is my shocks bottoming out on full stuff. Getting King on Monday hoping shocks won't bottom out. Everyone says I shouldn't have any problems but of it isn't the size of the shock then what could cause it to bottom out? Bad coils?


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WJCO

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Being that the shocks are right next to your bump stops, they geometrically move about the same as the axle cycles. So you could measure the exposed shock shaft and then measure the distance between the bottom of the bump stop cup (not the bottom of the rubber) and the top of the bump platform. If the distance between the bump stops is less than the exposed shock shaft, you will be fine. Basically as in the pic below, if the blue lines hit before the red lines, you'll be fine.

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black pearl

black pearl

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Arnt off the shelf shocks for 2-4" lift 4-6" for length so if your shock is to long is compressed more at ride hight ... I would cycle the suspension and look for it bottoming out


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WJCO said:
Being that the shocks are right next to your bump stops, they geometrically move about the same as the axle cycles. So you could measure the exposed shock shaft and then measure the distance between the bottom of the bump stop cup (not the bottom of the rubber) and the top of the bump platform. If the distance between the bump stops is less than the exposed shock shaft, you will be fine. Basically as in the pic below, if the blue lines hit before the red lines, you'll be fine.

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^^ Good Advice.

I'd be surprised if you were bottoming them out with 4 inches of bumpstop.
I have the same shocks and an inch less of bump stop (same lift height) and I have about 1/4" until mine bottom out.
I cut out my rubber stop at the bottom of the shock though as it was causing me to hit - there's really no use for it if you're set up properly.
 
Ddays

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Here's a pic of mine I just snapped. I have the same RK kit and shocks but my bump isn't that tall.

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I've never had any issues with droop of stuff

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zimm

zimm

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deezus said:
Getting King on Monday hoping shocks won't bottom out.
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Which shocks? The 2.5 EVO valved adjustables? Where'd you get them from? When I asked EVO, it was a few months to get them in stock. I'd love to know how they work, I'm tempted to upgrade my Fox 2.0 IPF's to the adjustable Kings.

From my research, if I do get them, I'm going to clear coat the heck out of the shock bodies so they don't rust.
 
deezus

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Ddays said:
Here's a pic of mine I just snapped. I have the same RK kit and shocks but my bump isn't that tall.

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I've never had any issues with droop of stuff

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Thanks man so those pics tell me I'm not crazy. I'm getting Kings next week, 223a front 224a rear. I think I may get some shock back. Not sure though. Also the fleeeex is great on the factor IMO. Nice pics.

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deezus

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zimm said:
Which shocks? The 2.5 EVO valved adjustables? Where'd you get them from? When I asked EVO, it was a few months to get them in stock. I'd love to know how they work, I'm tempted to upgrade my Fox 2.0 IPF's to the adjustable Kings.

From my research, if I do get them, I'm going to clear coat the heck out of the shock bodies so they don't rust.
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Same here, Northridge had 2 rears and 1 front. Had to go to the big box store and get regular Kings. 25001-223a/224a.

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aermotor

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zimm said:
Which shocks? The 2.5 EVO valved adjustables? Where'd you get them from? When I asked EVO, it was a few months to get them in stock. I'd love to know how they work, I'm tempted to upgrade my Fox 2.0 IPF's to the adjustable Kings.
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The King 2.5s will destroy the Fox's but they come at at price. I love mine, the ride and what they eat up is amazing.

zimm said:
From my research, if I do get them, I'm going to clear coat the heck out of the shock bodies so they don't rust.
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Aluminum doesn't rust.... maybe I'm missing something but I've never seen the 2.5s (or any King on a JK) rust and mine certainly aren't. Even with the previous owner drowning them at the beach and living there.
 
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Ddays

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aermotor said:
Aluminum doesn't rust.... maybe I'm missing something but I've never seen the 2.5s (or any King on a JK) rust
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:cheesy: Said the man from LA with no road salt!
OK, so they don't rust, but the shit they lay down on our roads over here eats cars alive. Aluminum will pit, oxidize and look like ass after a month if left untreated. Really sucks.
 
Andy5160

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Ddays said:
:cheesy: Said the man from LA with no road salt!
OK, so they don't rust, but the shit they lay down on our roads over here eats cars alive. Aluminum will pit, oxidize and look like ass after a month if left untreated. Really sucks.
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Time to move to the west!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Hot94Z28

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aermotor said:
Aluminum doesn't rust.... maybe I'm missing something but I've never seen the 2.5s (or any King on a JK) rust and mine certainly aren't. Even with the previous owner drowning them at the beach and living there.
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Aluminum will look like shit after just one winter here.

Here is my Bilsteins shocks I ran after just one winter next to my Ranchos I switched them for.
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deezus

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WJCO said:
Being that the shocks are right next to your bump stops, they geometrically move about the same as the axle cycles. So you could measure the exposed shock shaft and then measure the distance between the bottom of the bump stop cup (not the bottom of the rubber) and the top of the bump platform. If the distance between the bump stops is less than the exposed shock shaft, you will be fine. Basically as in the pic below, if the blue lines hit before the red lines, you'll be fine.

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Ty, very good explanation.

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deezus

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aermotor said:
The King 2.5s will destroy the Fox's but they come at at price. I love mine, the ride and what they eat up is amazing.



Aluminum doesn't rust.... maybe I'm missing something but I've never seen the 2.5s (or any King on a JK) rust and mine certainly aren't. Even with the previous owner drowning them at the beach and living there.
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That's why I'm getting them. [emoji3]

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AZ Explorer

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From the pic you posted, the bottom of the shaft is still dirty for maybe an inch or better. So to my mind that tells me you aren't bottoming out the shock during stuff. Maybe get the air bumps to go with your new shocks to cushion the hits.
 
deezus

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AZ Explorer said:
From the pic you posted, the bottom of the shaft is still dirty for maybe an inch or better. So to my mind that tells me you aren't bottoming out the shock during stuff. Maybe get the air bumps to go with your new shocks to cushion the hits.
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Thanks man, another upgrade, when will this madness end?

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