Shock Question

[30Ford]

Is there more resistance one way on the shock than the other way

 

[holdover]

I am not sure but I believe it is in the stated ratio, like 50/50 which is equal up and down

 

[jthomas6]

Yes,

"The resistance on the up stroke should be considerably less than the resistance on the down stroke." pg 1-257 Mech Handbook Vol I

I believe it's a 60/40 ratio.

 

[fiddlybits]

The ratio is 60/40 and should be stiffer on the down stroke.

 

[Joe K]

One rebuilder quotes that in a certain percentage of rebuilds he cannot maintain the original 60/40, but for some he can rebuild but has to settle for 50/50.

So you may find both.

Joe K

 

[fiddlybits]

Then we should probably define what it "should be" and what you are likely to get.
It "should be" 60/40.
Mine had 10/10. (that would be 50/50 but with virtually no resistance at all)
Now they all have more/less. (meaning I don't know if it is 60/40 but it is definitely different in opposite directions)

 

[dave in australia]

Why most can't get the 60/40 split is because the valving attenuators in the chamber fence is very hard to rebuild. Most would probably not bother with them and leave them at 50/50, and most drivers wouldn't notice the difference anyway.