GC top hat discussion and general info on increasing bump travel
03-27-2012, 02:28 AM
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Here is the GC extended mount assembly diagram I have:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...CMnptdS7rNjaHg
My Koni 8242 suspension setup did not come with the following parts: Factory honda sleeve or sleeve with shock, bushings, spring isolator, upper spring perch. Are these all diferent parts, all needed, and can I re-use them from stock parts?
The shock bodies, do not fit inside the GC extended top mount lower boss. The shock body and top mount opening are about the same size, at 2". Will I need to trim the lower boss, for more travel? How would you determine how much can be safely trimmed?
The GC 54mm soft shock progressive, MCU bump stops ( http://www.ground-control-store.com/...php/II=10/CA=1 ), do partially fit up into the top hats though. Is this how the extended top mounts are supposed to work?
What length stop would you recommend for 12.5" rear on 800lb 8" spring? I have read that with these soft progressive longer stops, you should just run them full length?
I also read that when the top mounts are configured to add 1/2" of bump travel, they just fit under the fuel lines. Would be nice to get the full 1" extra bump travel though, maybe that could be an option once rebound is relatively set.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...CMnptdS7rNjaHg
My Koni 8242 suspension setup did not come with the following parts: Factory honda sleeve or sleeve with shock, bushings, spring isolator, upper spring perch. Are these all diferent parts, all needed, and can I re-use them from stock parts?
The shock bodies, do not fit inside the GC extended top mount lower boss. The shock body and top mount opening are about the same size, at 2". Will I need to trim the lower boss, for more travel? How would you determine how much can be safely trimmed?
The GC 54mm soft shock progressive, MCU bump stops ( http://www.ground-control-store.com/...php/II=10/CA=1 ), do partially fit up into the top hats though. Is this how the extended top mounts are supposed to work?
What length stop would you recommend for 12.5" rear on 800lb 8" spring? I have read that with these soft progressive longer stops, you should just run them full length?
I also read that when the top mounts are configured to add 1/2" of bump travel, they just fit under the fuel lines. Would be nice to get the full 1" extra bump travel though, maybe that could be an option once rebound is relatively set.
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