Quick Question on setting ride height

[BadA$$440]

Does setting the ride height to make it sit lower make the shock perform differently. does it soften/stiffin the springs? I know it affects the handling but what about jumping and stuff?

[airheadedduner]

you can use your comp/rebound to make up for any difference in performance. to adjust my suspension i set the bike on jacks to get the tires off the ground. then i back off the preload till the adjuster just touches the spring. i just use my compression to adjust firmness. the shock performs better in my opinion. i am a strong believer in useing the least amount of preload possible.

[BadA$$440]

What do you mean back off the preload till the adjuster touches the spring? the red anodized nut? Mine is always touching the spring no matter which way i turn it, even when it is up on stands.

[airheadedduner]

my bad, you must have ssd. won't work for you.

[Ex'r Marlin]

Originally posted by Bad*****440
Does setting the ride height to make it sit lower make the shock perform differently?It shouldn't.:) Going the other way (making the ride height taller) can if you go so far as to start compressing the springs.

Note: I recommend moving your "ride height" settings in small increments.