CHASSIS 101-TUNING SHOCKS

Tuning Racing Shocks on Dirt:
Condition: Tight In
LF: increase compression
*RF: increase or decrease compression
LR: increase rebound or less compression
RR: decrease rebound
Condition: Tight Off
LF: increase rebound
RF: increase rebound
LR: increase compression
RR: increase compression
Condition: Loose In
LF: increase compression
RF: decrease compression
LR: increase compression
RR: decrease compression
Condition: Loose Off
LF: decrease rebound
RF: decrease rebound
LR: increase rebound or increase compression
RR: decrease compression
A racing shock’s compression will effect a chassis’ handling on a heavy or tacky track very similar to spring changes. Note: this is a guide and not written in stone. Some chassis may react differently.

*Depending on track conditions