Shock replacement length

[vonh12]

I have a question I never really gave much thought to till I recently decided to replace my '97' sportys rear shocks. They measure 12" hole-to-hole but does the shock setting change this length and if so in which position/setting do you measure the shock to get a proper replacement length??

 

[fin_676]

Adjusting the shocks does not alter the length of the shock it just changes the length of the spring and as such makes the spring firmer or softer by adding or removing tension

Brian

 

[dbmg]

Eyelet to eyelet. Anything longer or shorter will alter height of bike. Fin has you covered in regards to adjusting for load capacity.

 

[Jack Klarich]

When you ramp up the spring on the shock it puts more pressure on the spring, the eye to eye is not changed

 

[vonh12]

Thanks guys great info as usual!!