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This is the adjustment knob on a single
adjustable shock absorber. While adjustments
between shock manufacturers are often similar,
each has their own method of determining what
the starting points are.
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Here are the double adjustment knobs on the
Strange shock. As you can see, one adjuster is
larger than the other. When installing these shocks,
it’s a good idea to plan their orientation on your car.
With some suspension setups, it could be better to
have the small adjuster inboard.
Some aftermarket
lower control arms
come pre-notched
for a shock absorber
with an external
adjuster.
Front suspension interference is another issue
when the shock absorber has a large adjuster
knob. Strange Engineering includes a diagram
showing how and where the lower front A-arm
must be clearanced for shock fi t.
On a Strange
Engineering single-
adjustable shock
absorber, it’s best to
start the adjustment
process by turning the
adjuster to full counter-
clockwise fi rst. That’s
position number 1.
This is the compression
(or bump) adjuster
on a Strange double
adjustable shock. Turn
to full counter clockwise
for the softest (lowest)
setting and work your
way up.
Tie bars are used on both front
and back shocks on many cars
(bottom on the front and top
on the rear). This Strange
Engineering shock uses a hard
durometer bushing to keep
the tie bar in place. Note
the snap rings on either
end too.
The rebound
(extension)
adjuster on the
Strange double
adjustable
shock is on the
opposite side of
the lower body.
It’s best to start
the adjustment
process in the full
clockwise (stiff est)
position and tune
from there.