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rotorwrench · 09-09-2019, 09:10 AM

Originally the HOO-DYE shocks were 60/40. 40% dampening on what they refer to as joust and 60% dampening on rebound. Some rebuilders end up with 50/50 when they rebuild them. I figure if there is enough leak by on the old parts then 50/50 is about as good as it gets. As they wear, they would need further adjustment. The bushing was steel on steel so they did wear. Some rebuilders put a phosphor bronze bushing in them.

Springs wear out too and that is what hold the frame away from the suspended parts. The shock is just a damper.

09-09-2019, 09:10 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Compression/Rebound on shocks Originally the HOO-DYE shocks were 60/40. 40% dampening on what they refer to as joust and 60% dampening on rebound. Some rebuilders end up with 50/50 when they rebuild them. I figure if there is enough leak by on the old parts then 50/50 is about as good as it gets. As they wear, they would need further adjustment. The bushing was steel on steel so they did wear. Some rebuilders put a phosphor bronze bushing in them. Springs wear out too and that is what hold the frame away from the suspended parts. The shock is just a damper.