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Old 01-27-2007, 11:20 PM
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Hello I am extending a swing arm for a ATV.Lets say I am going to extend a swing arm 2" do I need to move the shock mount up 2" or leave it where it is.Thanks
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 09:36 PM
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It's best to extend the swingarm behind the shock mount, so that the bottom mounts in the same location it did before.
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 09:41 PM
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Great thanks i will try to leave the shock mount at the same distance from the front pivoting point.Will this keep the same ride height?I mean if i lengthen it 2" and leave the same shock location it should make it higher I believe. Thanks
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 10:50 PM
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It will make the angle higher, but there will be increased leverage on the shock so it'll sag down and offset some of the ride height increase.
 
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Old 01-28-2007, 10:53 PM
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Great thanks, I will give it a shot.
 
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