P1000 How much adjustment do you P1K LE Fox Shock owners put on your pre-load?

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Mine came with almost zero threads showing on the rear shocks and about 4 or 5 threads showing on the front. My normal riding load is 500 to 600# and my A Arms are definitely drooping down, even in empty settled position. Any thoughts out there?
 
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An inch shouldn't be a problem. An inch on the thread will give you at least 1.5" at the tire/fender. I like to have about 4" of shaft showing at ride height for faster/harder riding. A little less if its easy going most of the time.
 
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An inch shouldn't be a problem. An inch on the thread will give you at least 1.5" at the tire/fender. I like to have about 4" of shaft showing at ride height for faster/harder riding. A little less if its easy going most of the time.
Sounds good, I'll start there.
 
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I cranked mine down quite a bit because it would sag too bad with the bed loaded. I'll get some measurements for you.

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I’m at 1.5 inches in the front and 3/4 in the back... that is silver showing.. to the top of the lock nut.

JTW and I are real close on spring preload. I run medium damping on hard packed and soft in rocks. For me firm is too stiff. I typically ride with no payload and 2 adults up front. I'd need a bit more preload for rear passengers or aggressively riding with payload
 
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Mine came with almost zero threads showing on the rear shocks and about 4 or 5 threads showing on the front. My normal riding load is 500 to 600# and my A Arms are definitely drooping down, even in empty settled position. Any thoughts out there?
I set my preload like you would set the rear shock on a dirt bike, only different. I put a jack under the middle of the skid plate, jacked up until shocks were extended, measured from floor to the skid, lowered, rolled back and forth, put simulated weight in front and rear, adjusted spring sag to 1.5 inches with the weight in the machine.
 
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I set my preload like you would set the rear shock on a dirt bike, only different. I put a jack under the middle of the skid plate, jacked up until shocks were extended, measured from floor to the skid, lowered, rolled back and forth, put simulated weight in front and rear, adjusted spring sag to 1.5 inches with the weight in the machine.


25-30% static sag is definitely a good start on these machines
 
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Right now I’m about an inch all the way around, seems to work pretty well with 4 people. 1/2 of the time on hard setting because its more responsive. Will back off to med in just the rear without people in back. For easy cruise I like med. Soft just rolls too much for my liking but it is cozy
 
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Mine came with almost zero threads showing on the rear shocks and about 4 or 5 threads showing on the front. My normal riding load is 500 to 600# and my A Arms are definitely drooping down, even in empty settled position. Any thoughts out there?
I carry a ""permanent" 170 pounds at 40" behind the rear axle, same effect as about twice that weight at the foot of the rear seats, so no amount of pre-load in the rear was doing the trick for me with the stock Fox springs. I went to standard aftermarket springs (3" ID x 14" x 400lb/in) and ended up with the minimum possible pre-load (unlike the picture). The Fox springs had the "soft" coils completely collapsed long before any occupants approached the vehicle. I'd not recommend the 400 lb/in for those not carrying rearward baggage, but 350 lb/in should work, which is about what the stock Fox rear
Rear Fox Spring comp 8774 80 05s
springs are after the "soft" (close) coils come together.
 
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I carry a ""permanent" 170 pounds at 40" behind the rear axle, same effect as about twice that weight at the foot of the rear seats, so no amount of pre-load in the rear was doing the trick for me with the stock Fox springs. I went to standard aftermarket springs (3" ID x 14" x 400lb/in) and ended up with the minimum possible pre-load (unlike the picture). The Fox springs had the "soft" coils completely collapsed long before any occupants approached the vehicle. I'd not recommend the 400 lb/in for those not carrying rearward baggage, but 350 lb/in should work, which is about what the stock Fox rear View attachment 91731 springs are after the "soft" (close) coils come together.
Huh?
 
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I carry a ""permanent" 170 pounds at 40" behind the rear axle, same effect as about twice that weight at the foot of the rear seats, so no amount of pre-load in the rear was doing the trick for me with the stock Fox springs. I went to standard aftermarket springs (3" ID x 14" x 400lb/in) and ended up with the minimum possible pre-load (unlike the picture). The Fox springs had the "soft" coils completely collapsed long before any occupants approached the vehicle. I'd not recommend the 400 lb/in for those not carrying rearward baggage, but 350 lb/in should work, which is about what the stock Fox rear View attachment 91731 springs are after the "soft" (close) coils come together.
Mine stock were right up to the top and the soft coils were just like that as well. Now I have them about 3/4" down.
 
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So, I put 3/4” in the rear and only started with about 3/8”. I have 1” up front and usually only have me. I thought I was running on 1, but I have been running on 2. I hope this keeps me from scrubbing the tires. My BFG KM3s measure 29” at 12 psi. I might go down to 10 before riding, they look a little round.
 
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