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      08-24-2014, 05:24 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Richbot View Post
Yes you need bumpstops. Right now in a big hit you are either relying on coil bind or bottoming out the damper both of which will break stuff, including the damper. Call lex and ask him if you don't believe us
You'll also hammer the sheet metal that the damper is mounted to.

As far as adjustments, I've found that stiffer is not always faster and softer isn't always more comfortable. I like my TCKs full stiff for the street, otherwise I get bounced out of the car over bumps. Especially speed bumps.
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