Tuning lowering on standard shocks- 30 or 40mm?

[Maninacan]

Hiya,

Cracking on with my tweaks- been reading up on lowering on here and some people say 30mm is maximum sensible drop on standard shocks, some say 40mm. What should i go for if i want to preserve my shockers? I think Apex also do a kit that's advertised "lowers between 30 and 40mm"?!! (hopefully the same on each spring though ;-)

cheers and sorry to cover old ground just wanted to be sure before ordering..

 

[fingers99]

35mm should be OK on standard length shocks. Most of the shock manufacturers offer shorter shocks.

Remember, shocks are consumable items -- don't expect the old shocks to last long or be able to perform properly once lowered.

 

[Maninacan]

Right so to be kind to my shocks i should go for the -30mm apex ones? I do use it as a bit of a van sometimes so that probably makes sense. With more budget i'd go for a full kit but only have so much cash to pump inot this baby and need to buy now before i remember the lecci bill or something else i should be sorting!