now i don't drive a Honda but thought i would ask here because the other forum i'm on people are just cheap & well you get the picture.


anyways.....can you revalve shocks/struts for example for 500 600 lbs springs but run 450 lbs springs?

note: this is on a set like Koni or Bilstein shocks

 

no one?

 

when you revalve it is usually to match your dampener to your springs. Valving is done from the factory to cover the best typical range of spring rates expected. vehicle weight and suspension geometry also play a large role in what is going on.

setting your shocks up for stiffer springs isn't ideal but nothing is perfectly matched to begin with (unless your buying something that specifically is matched of course, speaking of off the shelf products here).

maybe someone with more experience here can comment on wear and longevity effects.

i assume your going to a heavier spring down the road?

 

yes the suspension i went with has 370 lbs in the front and 285 lbs in the rear. i plan on running 450 in the front and something higher in the rear but if i decide to run higher spring rates in the future wouldn't it make sense to have the re-valved for like 500 or 600 lbs springs?

i would ask the manufacture the question but i know what they are going to say.

 

your right on thinking about the heavier springs for valving. with the softer springs you might be able to adjust the rebound enough to get it in a good area (if you are using adjustable shocks). if not the ride and performance will likely suffer a bit until you get the new springs.

i think that with heavier spring rates the accelerations of the piston will be greater. with valving for lower rates the valve orifices are smaller, which is why people have a problem "over springing" their dampeners when they go to a heavier spring because the piston is valved to work at optimal velocity/pressure.

im not really experienced in this area though so im anxious to hear from some of the experts.