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<blockquote data-quote="Rickoo" data-source="post: 640980" data-attributes="member: 12294"><p>Okay, here's my theory.....</p><p></p><p>There are those that have found by properly torquing the bottom front shock bolts, the noise is eliminated. I've had that done (or at least the dealer told me they did it) with no change.</p><p></p><p>I'm thinking maybe the viscosity of the shock oil is high (thick) when it's cold, causing the shocks to compress much less easily. When this happens, the shock can't react quickly enough and any play at all at the lower shock mount causes the shock to shift in it's mount causing noise resembling a bad ball joint, tie rod or stabilizer bushing. (exactly what mine sounds like)</p><p></p><p>When the temperature increases, the viscosity of the shock oil lowers, allowing the shock to react more quickly preventing movement at the lower mount resulting in less or no noise.</p><p></p><p>Is there anything internal of these shocks that would allow them to knock? It seems to me, it's more likely the shock mount making noise than the shock.</p><p></p><p>Why is it that some folks don't have this issue and others do? Would make me think it's not the shock's design, but the way it's installed.</p><p></p><p>I've thought about mounting my go-pro aimed at the shock and see if there is any noticeable movement at the lower shock mount. I'm afraid it's likely less than what you could visibly detect. </p><p></p><p>I'm happy to listen to anyone who feels they can shoot my theory all to hell...lol</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rickoo, post: 640980, member: 12294"] Okay, here's my theory..... There are those that have found by properly torquing the bottom front shock bolts, the noise is eliminated. I've had that done (or at least the dealer told me they did it) with no change. I'm thinking maybe the viscosity of the shock oil is high (thick) when it's cold, causing the shocks to compress much less easily. When this happens, the shock can't react quickly enough and any play at all at the lower shock mount causes the shock to shift in it's mount causing noise resembling a bad ball joint, tie rod or stabilizer bushing. (exactly what mine sounds like) When the temperature increases, the viscosity of the shock oil lowers, allowing the shock to react more quickly preventing movement at the lower mount resulting in less or no noise. Is there anything internal of these shocks that would allow them to knock? It seems to me, it's more likely the shock mount making noise than the shock. Why is it that some folks don't have this issue and others do? Would make me think it's not the shock's design, but the way it's installed. I've thought about mounting my go-pro aimed at the shock and see if there is any noticeable movement at the lower shock mount. I'm afraid it's likely less than what you could visibly detect. I'm happy to listen to anyone who feels they can shoot my theory all to hell...lol [/QUOTE]
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