8 replies to this topic

[dotnose2]

I want to lower my mini an inch or so with hi lows, I've kyb gas a just dampers at the moment can I use these or will I need lowered dampers? Thanks

[Joseph-C]

An inch shouldn't make much difference I'd have thought.

[J666ERA]

should get away with that. only really need short ones if its slammed Jap style on the bottom stops.

[dotnose2]

Great thanks, not looking to go that low, just want to reduce the gaps between my arches and tyres

[Mrpeanut]

I've got gas a justs with hi lows, they're fine.

[jonny d]

and so have I they work fine

[brad-the-bear]

hey, every inch counts

[racingbob]

if your concerned lower a inch mark the dampers take off and see you still got plenty
more movement not bottoming out

inch should be ok tho

make sure your bump stops have at least 3/8 gap

[icklemini]

Despite popular belief... "lowered shocks" only help in stopping the suspension falling apart when on full droop.
As the mounting points stay as original: they are no 'shorter' when compressed than a standard one.
So: assuming bump stops are in place, standard shocks wont 'bottom out'...

Lowered shocks have a shorter travel, so that on full droop the trumpet and rubber spring dont fall out...which is more of a problem on the rear...