In 1964, a write-in campaign organized by supporters of former U.S. Senator and vice presidential nominee Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. won Republican primaries for President in New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, defeating declared candidates Barry Goldwater, Nelson Rockefeller, and Margaret Chase Smith.
1) Extend the shock as far as it will go. Measure from the bottom mounting hole to the top mounting hole. Lets say this measurement is 24â. 2) Now Collapse the shock as far as it will go or up to the bump stop. Measure from the bottom mounting hole to the top mounting hole. Lets say this measurement is 18â. 3) Now subtract these measurements: 24â-18â= 6â. This 6â is the total shock travel.
That length should be within +or- 10% of the shockâs center of travel, so that 40% to 60% of the shockâs available bump travel has been used. You need to have adequate travel in both directions or the vehicleâs suspension will top-or bottom-out as you drive down the road.