shock shaft size on suspension performance

[ruffryder]

so what does the shock shaft size have to do with suspension performance?

What all does it change? Obviously it is stronger, but does the decrease in deflection during compression change that things that much? Does the increase in shock oil displacement change things that much?

Just curious what performance increases going with a 5/8" shock shaft would have.

Thanks.

 

[alsled]

The 5/8'' rod displaces more oil, if you have a clicker the clicker becomes more aparent as more oil is being displaced and going through the clicker assembly.

5/8 shafts have a bigger bearing surface and are better on long travel shocks, 18'' or so, as the bearing has more support and will wear less on the cap.

Deflection or bending is not in the picture for 1/2''

Going to a 5/8 shaft will require a stiffer rebound stack as there is less oil going through the rebound stack.

 

[ruffryder]

so if you didn't have any remotes or piggy backs, and you changed the valving to take into account the shock shaft size, there really is not much of a difference in performance? That is what it sounds like you are saying.

Thanks for the thoughts...

 

[alsled]

so if you didn't have any remotes or piggy backs, and you changed the valving to take into account the shock shaft size, there really is not much of a difference in performance? That is what it sounds like you are saying.

Thanks for the thoughts...

Correct

 

[ruffryder]

sweet! dang I like snowest!!

Thanks much alsled!!