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Originally Posted by Dizzy
Hi guys and girls,
Sure I have seen something on here about the Shore Chart for the o-rings or information on the shores.
Have tried searching the net and here and can not find the info.
Can somebody please point me in the right direction.
Cheers
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Lower number is softer, better seal, more friction
Higher number is harder, less resistance and friction
If you use both o-rings with high shore rating, you will need to constant refill the shocks after every race as the oil will bleed out of the shocks faster as the seal is not as good, but the shocks will perform the best as there is not much o-ring friction or resistance in the shock stroke.
If you use the softest, the effect is opposite.
Some use a low friction (highers shore rating) on the inner part of the shock, and a higher friction (better seal) just before the bottom shock cap. Its kinda the best of both worlds. Less resistance,