is it a yanky kit??
Does it say why they want you to run inverted shock's??
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| Author: | Goldy [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Inverted Shocks Question |
| Author: | steak_knife [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
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is it a yanky kit?? Does it say why they want you to run inverted shock's?? |
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| Author: | Red89 [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
probably means to run them inboarded so they dont bottom out |
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| Author: | Goldy [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
Ye it is a yanky kit, doesn't say why but I've sent an email asking if they can explain why. Definitely shows and means inverted. |
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| Author: | Joe [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
What do you mean by inverted? I know with the calmini kit the shocks have to be used upside down (to clear the diff) if that's what you are talking about |
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| Author: | MrRocky [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
this is what mine look like inverted it doesnt mean upside down 
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:05 pm ] |
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Inverted means upside down. Inboarded means you bring the top shock mound inward(closer together) |
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| Author: | MrRocky [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:31 pm ] |
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i see said the blind man |
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| Author: | 31zook [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
adjective Turned over completely: capsized, overturned, upset, upside-down, upturned. See horizontal/vertical/change of position. http://www.answers.com/topic/inverted |
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| Author: | mr_ron [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
do they have adjustment knobs? could they mean to install them facing outwards toward the springs like Mr Rocky instead of inwards like mine? I've heard of people running the Ranchos upside down to avoid the diff crushing the shock housing without any dramas. Ron |
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| Author: | Gwagensteve [ Sun May 01, 2011 12:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
Rancho RS9000 shocks do not work upside down. Many years ago 4WD1 (who called themselves something different then) recommended a fitment for my Gwagen - it was the same part number front and rear, with the fronts upside down. My spring maker was suspicious they wouldn't work so we bought one and dynoed it right way up and upside down. They didn't work upside down, for the reasons the OP posted. The valving goes totally whack. For some reason, illiterate hilux owners started the whole "inverted" thing to describe rotating their shocks from inclined fore-aft to across the car like a sierra. Steve. |
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| Author: | Red89 [ Sun May 01, 2011 12:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
Yes I know its Lux and I know its snake racing but inverted shocks can also refer to inboarding, dont know why but they do. Have heard it being used for Sierra as well 
http://store.snakeracing.com.au/~snaker ... 16092576c8 |
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| Author: | mr_ron [ Sun May 01, 2011 12:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
Ohh Thanks for that Steve! I was contemplating flipping them to avoind any future damage.. will leave them be now 
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| Author: | 303zuke [ Sun May 01, 2011 1:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
I have introverted my rear shocks, but I can't show you a pic as they're a little camera-shy. |
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| Author: | Goldy [ Sun May 01, 2011 2:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
Will update with the reply I get from Calmini, as they definitely do not work at all upside down. Just thought I'd post so other people running the twin tube design shocks know they are not getting any use from their shocks if they have been inverted. |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Sun May 01, 2011 5:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
mr_ron wrote: Ohh Thanks for that Steve! I was contemplating flipping them to avoind any future damage.. will leave them be now
I cut my brake line bracket things off and moved the brake lines on top of the diff. shocks are loving it.(RS9000XL) |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Sun May 01, 2011 5:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
Red89 wrote: Yes I know its Lux and I know its snake racing but inverted shocks can also refer to inboarding, dont know why but they do. Have heard it being used for Sierra as well
http://store.snakeracing.com.au/~snaker ... 16092576c8 Id say its just become common talk as people say "i inverted my shocks" and describe it as moving them inward. So everyone has picked it up and spread it. But in reality, theyre two very different things. |
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| Author: | Goldy [ Sun May 01, 2011 11:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
SierraDan wrote: mr_ron wrote: Ohh Thanks for that Steve! I was contemplating flipping them to avoind any future damage.. will leave them be now I cut my brake line bracket things off and moved the brake lines on top of the diff. shocks are loving it.(RS9000XL) would be interested in these pics if u have them dan? unless they're on your build thread |
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| Author: | Red89 [ Sun May 29, 2011 6:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
Goldy wrote: Will update with the reply I get from Calmini, as they definitely do not work at all upside down.
Just thought I'd post so other people running the twin tube design shocks know they are not getting any use from their shocks if they have been inverted. Any word from Calmini yet ? |
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| Author: | shep [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
i run my calmini shocks upside down and they still work. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
shep wrote: i run my calmini shocks upside down and they still work.
but in saying that how long did you drive around with no shocks 
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| Author: | shep [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
atari4x4 wrote: shep wrote: i run my calmini shocks upside down and they still work. but in saying that how long did you drive around with no shocks dunno what you are talking about 
no shocks was fine until i tried to tow my boat, they went back in fairly quickly then. i actually didn't notice a difference in the way they work no matter which way they are mounted. |
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| Author: | Red89 [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
shep wrote: i run my calmini shocks upside down and they still work.
I ran mine upside down too, and they worked but not very well. |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inverted Shocks Question |
Gwagensteve wrote: Rancho RS9000 shocks do not work upside down.
Many years ago 4WD1 (who called themselves something different then) recommended a fitment for my Gwagen - it was the same part number front and rear, with the fronts upside down. My spring maker was suspicious they wouldn't work so we bought one and dynoed it right way up and upside down. They didn't work upside down, for the reasons the OP posted. The valving goes totally whack. For some reason, illiterate hilux owners started the whole "inverted" thing to describe rotating their shocks from inclined fore-aft to across the car like a sierra. Steve. Will confirm this. Tested it last week. Running no shocks and upside down 9000XL's was the same. It was nice having the soft ride while driving but, hit the brakes, need to turn or hit a speed bump and it was horrible to drive. And in the bush it made things very difficult to control with the constant bouncing around. |
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