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5th Element Progressive Suspension

Jun 29, 2002
2
0
NYC!
Im having a hard ass time adjusting this shock, does anyone know how I can get it somewhat springy? This thing is SLOW as hell and its annoying me.......Ive read the guide and made all the adjustments starting from the AIR pressure to the Rebound knob and this thing just gets SLOWER and SLOWER....


Does anyone that owns one have the same issues? or if you got it to work someone please help me

If not Im about to put it up for a trade for a good FOX shock or Avalanche Shock cuz I just cant get this to work

Im 175 lbs now what should I do......Where should I start? SOMEONE HELP!!!!
 

ChrisKring

Turbo Monkey
Jan 30, 2002
2,399
6
Grand Haven, MI
What are you looking for "more springy" for? I'm going to guess jumping.

Anyway, back all three damping settings off as much as possible and reduce the air pressure to the mininum. This will reduce the threshold on the high speed compression and give you less overall damping.

Please let us know how this works and what your looking for it to do different.

Chris
www.highgearracing.com
 

gravityfreak

Chimp
Jan 24, 2002
13
0
Sydney Australia
Yea man, this shock is meant to be that slow - it's for a reason. A springy shock may be what you are used to and like the feeling of but performance wise - the kinda rebound range offered by the 5th is spot on.
 

suspensionguy

Dude from Progressive
Nov 13, 2001
14
0
Hesperia, Ca
Is the rebound damping too slow even adjusted full out? If so call our customer service dept at 760 948-4012. If it's a damping problem we will fix it. If it just something you are not used too (you say you want a "springy" shock) then it just may not work for you.

Larry/Progressive