Integy MSR8 piggy backs

[HDperformance]

I have a set of integy MSR8 piggy backs. I'm running about 3/8" preload on the back two shocks and have the three hole valves in them. One red spring on each corner and the rest are blue (the red springs are stiffer then the blue). 35W silicone shock oil in all shocks.

I'm having issues with rebound and compression.

When they rebound correctly the compression is not right. Very bouncy and stiff. When the compress right they won't fully rebound and the truck looks like a low rider.

I know, I know... most people think integy shocks are junk but there has to be a way to fix this. How should I dial them in.

 

[CharliesTheMan]

I'm one of those people that isn't impressed with integy, mainly because of the way they treat their customers more than the product itself. Anyway, to get on topic, even though I'm not their biggest fan, I have to same shocks and I have been pleased with them. I'm no veteran on dialing in a vehicle, but I thought that I would let ya know that once I got them dialed, I've been impressed so far with them.

 

[Lessen]

Sounds like you need more damping. Try changing to a two hole piston in the shocks with the stiffer springs. If you are not getting enough ride height you want to add more preload.

 

[HDperformance]

with the two hole pistons the truck is very bouncy.

 

[Lessen]

Is it bouncy because the suspension' rebound is too strong or because the bound is too strong. If you hit a bump and the truck bounces without very much suspension movement then you should probably use a softer spring. If it bounces because the suspension compresses and then rebounds very quickly then you need more damping ( less holes in your pistons or heavier oil). I suggested two hole pistion because you said it was bouncy with three. But that assumes that it's bouncy because of too much rebound. If your springs are simply too firm the suspension won't soak up smaller bumps although it may be better for big landings off of ramps.

 

[marauder]

Integy Speed Tune Spring Set T-Maxx MSR8

These have helped solve that problem for me. I'm not sure which springs you are running, but I know the stock set that came with the piggybacks were way to bouncy for me.

 

[HDperformance]

I think I'll give that a try. They don't rebound very fast at all. Thats why I changed the pistons to the three holes instead of the two. Softer springs may be the way I need to go.

I can drop it from 6' and it bounces about 4" off the ground, with little to no compression of the suspension.