Gen 1 Vs Gen 2 Shocks Facts Only

[Jhollowell]

Theres a ton of threads out there on gen 1 vs gen 2 shocks and I've always been skeptical about running gen 2s on a gen 1 but after opening up a gen 2 shock i might be changing my mind. Here is a comparison between the 2 shocks with numbers. I'll let you decide which is better.


REAR SHOCKS 2017-2018 OEM

IFP - Gen 2 (left) Gen 1 (right)
Gen 2 OD - 2.225"
Gen 1 OD - 2.300"

Gen 2 Height - 1.075"
Gen 1 Height - 1.200


Gen 2 (left) has no threaded hole to pull it out. After pouring out all the oil, reinstall the shaft and cap and thread it on. Then remove one bleed screw and ball and pressurize the body. The IFP will pop out.


Valving Gen 2 (left) Gen 1 (right)
Gen 2 Valve OD - 2.225"
Gen 1 Valve OD - 1.800"


Internal Bypass Gen 2 (left) Gen 1 (right)
Gen 2 OD - 2.500"
Gen 1 OD - 2.090"

Gen 2 ID - 2.250"
Gen 1 ID - 1.835"


Free Flow Ports
Gen 2 - 8
Gen 1 - 4

Side stacks
Gen 2 - 3
Gen 1 - 1

 

[Jhollowell]

Front Shocks

IFP - Gen 2 (left) Gen 1 (right)
Gen 2 OD - 2.225"
Gen 1 OD - 1.800"



Valving Gen 2 (left) Gen 1 (right)
Gen 2 Valve OD - 2.225"
Gen 1 Valve OD - 1.800"



Internal Bypass Gen 2 (left) Gen 1 (right)
Gen 2 OD - 2.500"
Gen 1 OD - 2.080"

Gen 2 ID - 2.250"
Gen 1 ID - 1.835"


Free Flow Ports
Gen 2 - 8
Gen 1 - 5

Side stacks
Gen 2 - 3
Gen 1 - 1

 

[myersroofer614]

I've been considering. I really am blown away at the difference in the fronts