Re: Sizing shocks for a cart?
The shocks need to extend and compress over the full travel of the suspension
as it will be used. If your building a cruiser, a few inches of travel will be OK.
If your building a stump jumper, several more inches are needed.
Droop the suspension as far as you think it will be during operation,
and then compress it fully. Take these two measurements and look for your shocks.
Spring rates will depend on what you want your ride to be like.
A stiff spring will be more stable on rougher trails, while a softer spring
will be less stable.
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