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I tried this in the newbie section because I thought it would be elementary, guess not since it only got one reply. I got the the numbers are compression and rebound like I thought and that european vendors like bilstein use metrics, so start splainin.
Somebody explain shock valving to me. I'm looking for a replacement for my 5 year old rancho 9k. Read the product review for the bilstein 5150's and it lists 2 different valvings available. 170/60, and 255/70 so what the hell do these numbers mean? Simple terms please. guessing one is compression, and one rebound, how do these numbers compare to vehicle weight or unsprung weight? Trying to get away from the one size fits none approach to chosing shocks, help me out here.
Not listing vehicle or specs here because I need to understand the process, not just what will fit with no explination.
Thanks.
Somebody explain shock valving to me. I'm looking for a replacement for my 5 year old rancho 9k. Read the product review for the bilstein 5150's and it lists 2 different valvings available. 170/60, and 255/70 so what the hell do these numbers mean? Simple terms please. guessing one is compression, and one rebound, how do these numbers compare to vehicle weight or unsprung weight? Trying to get away from the one size fits none approach to chosing shocks, help me out here.
Not listing vehicle or specs here because I need to understand the process, not just what will fit with no explination.
Thanks.