Suspension school · Troubleshooting

Common Setup Problems

Identifying and fixing suspension issues

Problem: Harsh Ride

  • Check: Air pressure too high?
  • Check: Too much LSC?
  • Check: Too many volume spacers?
  • Fix: Reduce pressure to achieve proper sag
  • Fix: Open LSC 2-3 clicks
  • Fix: Remove 1-2 volume spacers

Problem: Bottoming Out

  • Check: Air pressure too low?
  • Check: Not enough HSC?
  • Check: Not enough volume spacers?
  • Fix: Add air to maintain proper sag
  • Fix: Add 2-3 clicks of HSC
  • Fix: Add 1-2 volume spacers

Problem: Diving Under Braking

  • Check: LSC too open?
  • Check: Too much sag?
  • Fix: Add 2-3 clicks of LSC
  • Fix: Add 3-5 psi to reduce sag

Problem: Packing Down

  • Check: Rebound too slow?
  • Check: Air pressure too low?
  • Fix: Speed up rebound 2-3 clicks
  • Fix: Slightly increase pressure

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