P500 rear spring travel?

[iowaguy]

If the rear springs have 6" of travel, does this mean they need 6" of clearance above them,I am attempting a few modifications and need to know how much clearance I need above the tires
Any info would be appreciated.

 

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[Hondasxs]

No.
The wheel has 6 inches of travel, not the shock/spring. The shock will be less then that by a good bit.
Travel is the distance from fully compressed to fully extended.

 

[iowaguy]

No.
The wheel has 6 inches of travel, not the shock/spring. The shock will be less then that by a good bit.
Travel is the distance from fully compressed to fully extended.

Thanks, so would 4" of clearance be enough above the tire?

 

[Hondasxs]

Not really sure.
Dont quote me on this..
Jack the unit up off the ground. Measure from the top of the tire up 6 inches. that should be the max compression point.
The factory suspension should not go out of that range.

 

[iowaguy]

Not really sure.
Dont quote me on this..
Jack the unit up off the ground. Measure from the top of the tire up 6 inches. that should be the max compression point.
The factory suspension should not go out of that range.

Thanks I'll give that a try.

 

[JACKAL]

Thanks I'll give that a try.

Also take note the diameter of your tire become larger the faster it spins so you may want to make sure you leave enough clearance, most modern 6 & 8 ply tires wont expand much but an inch off may cause some annoying rubbing if running WFO @ 40 mph and you hit a bump or are loaded heavy.