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Full Throttle Suspension shocks utilize only the highest quality materials and strict precision tolerances they deliver unparalleled performance. Our understanding of fluid dynamics and piston design has set the bar for exellent ride quality and unbelievable control. We offer a wide range of shock types and configurations such as coilovers, smooth bodies with reservoir, or pure emulsion. All our shocks are easily tunable with simple tools to provide the level of damping you need or you can take advantage of our depth of knowledge in setting up your shocks. Servicing your shocks has never been easier with our convenient rebuild kits containing all necessary original parts to restore your shocks like new. Our attention to detail and customer service is second to none. When you choose to ride on Full Throttle Suspension Shock's you can rest assured you will have the finest shocks available. A set of Full Throttle Suspension Shocks, Performance series shocks, or OEM Replacement series are all you need to make your suspension perform to its maximum potential.

Smooth Body

Designed for use with existing coils, torsion bars, double shock hoops, or rear shocks. Full Throttle Suspension smooth body shocks are built from the same materials and to the same tolerances as all or top of the line shocks. Their smooth good looks are complimented by their excellent performance. With many configurations these shocks are versitile can be built to fit your needs and are fully serviceable and adjustable with simple tools. Available with a remote reservoir, piggyback reservoir or pure emulsion we can build shocks to fit whatever and wherever you drive. A set of Full Throttle Suspension's, smooth body shocks, are all you need to make your suspension perform to its maximum potential.

2.0 SMOOTH BODY REMOTE RESEVOIR 5/8 SHAFT

2.0 SMOOTH BODY REMOTE RESEVOIR W/ STEM 5/8 SHAFT

2.0 SMOOTH BODY EMULSION 5/8 SHAFT

2.0 SMOOTH BODY EMULSION W/ STEM 5/8 SHAFT

2.0 SMOOTH BODY REMOTE RESEVOIR 7/8 SHAFT

2.0 SMOOTH BODY EMULSION 7/8 SHAFT

2.5 SMOOTH BODY REMOTE RESEVOIR 7/8 SHAFT

2.5 SMOOTH BODY EMULSION 7/8 SHAFT

Coil Over

Full Throttle Suspension, Coil over shocks, provide the highest level of performance damping and suspension control for your vehicle. Their design allows for a space saving solution to your suspension mounting needs as they incorporate both the coil spring and shock absorber in one package. They are used as a primary suspension member to carry the weight of the vehicle and to maintain ride height while providing the adjustable valving and high quality ride characteristics Full Throttle Suspension is famous for. All of our coil over shocks are custom made for your application. Our experienced designers work with you to determine the correct spring rate and valving you need to achieve ultimate performance. Our strict adherence to precision tolerances and quality materials insure you will own the finest coil over shocks available.

2.0 COIL OVERS REMOTE RESEVOIR 5/8 SHAFT

2.0 COIL OVERS EMULSION 5/8 SHAFT

2.0 COIL OVERS REMOTE RESEVOIR 7/8 SHAFT

2.0 COIL OVERS EMULSION 7/8 SHAFT

2.5 COIL OVERS REMOTE RESEVOIR 7/8 SHAFT

2.5 COIL OVERS EMULSION 7/8 SHAFT

Stabilizer

Full Throttle Suspension's steering stabilizers are the solution to front end stability issues when running aggressive tread patterns or oversized tires. They employ a balanced piston that gives you total control over unwanted steering forces. They have the damping performance and adjustability needed to tame the biggest oversize tires and they look good too.

2.0 STABILIZER 5/8 SHAFT

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INTRO: Full Throttle Suspension Shocks has a comprehensive product line with shocks available for any application from stock trucks to all out race vehicles. Selecting the shock you need depends on your driving style, your vehicles specific configuration and its intended use. A shock that works well on a lightweight sand car or UTV cannot deliver the same results on a heavy 4X4 truck or unlimited race vehicle. Stock vehicles are sometimes limited when it comes to shock upgrades due to clearance issues that may exist. If you have a stock or lifted truck, the easiest way to get a huge performance advantage is to install one of our bolt on OEM upgrade kits that are designed to work with your vehicle. The OEM upgrade kits have already been subjected to hours of real world testing to develop the correct damping curves and/or spring rates to match your vehicle. The same is true if you need shocks for your UTV, Full Throttle Suspension has shock upgrade kits for stock or long travel UTV's that deliver incredible performance. Full Throttle Suspension Shocks makes many different shocks that are designed to work with your suspension. In order to select the correct shock you need to determine what each shock type does. COILOVER SHOCKS: A coilover shock incorporates a coil spring mounted around the outside of the shock body that holds the vehicles weight. A single coilover on each wheel will hold the vehicle up and provide damping. A seconed coilover configuration combines two shocks in one. It includes a coil spring on the lower portion of the shock body to support the vehicle weight. SMOOTH BODY SHOCKS: Full Throttle Suspension Smooth Body shocks are a major upgrade from your OEM shocks. They contain the same race-proven damping technology and superior construction that Full Throttle Suspension's all shocks have. Smooth Body shocks are used with an existing means of supporting the vehicle like leaf springs, torsion bars or coils. They have adjustable valving and are serviceable with simple hand tools. Several reservoir styles are available. Full Throttle Suspension Smooth Body shocks are custom built in several lengths and mounting options to fit your vehicle. IN THE END: Regardless of your application, Full Throttle Suspension Shock's technicians have a solution to your damping needs. Full Throttle Suspension Shocks will work with you to achieve the best handling and performance possible from your suspension. If a custom project is needed, Full Throttle Suspension is the industry leader in advanced design, manufacturing and engineering. When it comes to your special engineering projects, Full Throttle Suspension Shocks has the necessary depth of knowledge to deliver everything from conceptual design consultation to work. Full Throttle Suspension prototypes, production parts or one off custom creations. Whether you are restoring a vintage racer, building a monster truck, or in the conceptual stage of a brand new chassis, we have the know how and the tools necessary to help you accomplish your goals.

BASIC INFORMATION NEEDED WHEN ORDERING SHOCKS If you are building your own chassis or upgrading to Full Throttle Suspension Shocks on your existing vehicle you will need to know some technical information before you place your shock order. The suspension will need to be cycled from full extension to full compression so usable suspension travel (including articulation on straight axle applications) can be measured. You will need to determine the desired ride height, which is measured from the lowest point on the chassis to level ground. You need to determine the location of the ride height in relation to the suspension travel. It's common to set the ride height at mid-travel but you can increase droop by sitting lower than the mid-point or conversely increase up-travel by sitting above the mid-point of travel. The weight of the vehicle will be needed to help determine spring rate. If you have access to wheel scales you can check each wheel separately. Is the vehicle front engine, mid engine or rear engine? What is the front to rear weight ratio? What size tires are you using? What are your track width and wheelbase dimensions? What speeds will you be running? What type of terrain will you encounter? The more detail you can provide the easier it will be to design your shocks. Type of vehicle: Suspension travel in inches, Desired ride height, Suspension travel from ride height, Up-travel: Droop, Vehicle overall weight, Front to rear weight ratio, Front, Mid or Rear engine placement, Tire size, Track width, Wheelbase, Predicted average speed, Terrain encountered.

GENERAL MOUNTING INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES Full Throttle Suspension Shocks is dedicated to leading the way in design and technology through continuous testing and product development work with top teams worldwide. Full Throttle Suspension offers a multitude of custom options and features to choose from for each shock type they produce. The type of shock (or shocks) you need will be determined by several factors including their intended use, the weight of the vehicle, how the vehicle is suspended, in example leaf springs, torsion bars or coilover shocks, the speeds you will reach and the terrain you operate in. Conversely, an 8000 Lb. Trophy Truck with over 30 inches of rear wheel travel reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph for hours on end needs extensive damping control, bypass adjustability and components able to withstand the elevated temperatures, incredible shaft speeds and dynamic loads generated. Suspension design is difficult enough when the travel limits are 2-3 inches, when you are traveling 2-3 feet the variables grow exponentially. Full Throttle Suspension Shocks won't go so far as to tell you how your chassis or suspension should be designed but there are a few general principles that will help to make your shock packaging more functional. Shock shafts extend and compress in a linear path while most suspension components travel in an arc. As a general rule, the shock should be mounted so the shaft is as close to 90 degrees, as practical, to the moving suspension member at full compression. During normal operation your Full Throttle Suspension shocks can reach high temperatures. They should be located away from potential spills of flammable liquids like fuel, oil or transmission fluid. Shocks should be exposed to direct airflow when possible to aid cooling and isolated from external heat sources like coolers, turbochargers or exhaust pipes. Excessive heat exposure may damage the seals. Shocks and reservoirs should be securely mounted taFull Throttle Suspension care to provide ample clearance between the shocks and the suspension and/or chassis throughout the entire range of motion to prevent damage to the shocks from contact, or excessive side loading or binding. When clamping remote reservoirs locate the hose clamps at either end of the reservoir to allow expansion and prevent crushing the cylinder. Make sure hoses will not rub against the chassis or body panels or come in contact with sharp objects that may cut into the hose. Care needs to be taken when welding or grinding. Grinding sparks and weld splatter can damage shafts, hoses and shock bodies. When welding around your shocks, make sure the ground strap is directly adjacent to the area being welded. If the welding current is allowed to travel through the shock shaft and arc to nearby metals, permanent damage will be made to the hard chrome plating on the shafts.

HOW SHOCKS CREATE HEAT Many are familiar with the outside of a shock but don't know what happens inside. Shocks are comprised of a body that is in the form of a tube that attaches to the chassis of the vehicle in most cases. The other end of the shock is a shaft that mounts to the moving parts of your suspension. The shaft moves in and out of the shock body as the suspension goes up and down. The shock body is filled with specially formulated fluid. The fluid has a high viscosity. Viscosity is the property of resistance to flow. Water has a low viscosity, honey has a high viscosity. A piston is attached to the end of the shaft. As the shaft cycles in and out, the piston is pushed and pulled through the fluid. The piston has a wear band on the outside diameter that allows the piston to slide inside the bore and seals against the shock body forcing the fluid to go through openings in the piston known as ports. The ports allow a path for the fluid to pass through the piston but for the most part, they don't control the amount of fluid that is allowed to flow. Thin plates called shims are stacked on top and bottom of the piston covering the ports. The shims are made in different diameters and thicknesses. As the piston moves through the fluid, the shims flex, opening the ports and allowing the fluid to pass through. The ports open and close depending on the velocity or speed of the piston moving through the shock fluid. Thicker shims flex less allowing less fluid to pass making the shock firmer. Thinner shims will create less resistance making the shock softer. By restricting the high viscosity shock fluid as it moves through the ports, the fluid is subject to friction that in turn creates heat. The heat dissipates the energy produced as the suspension cycles. There are thousands of shim configurations possible to precisely tune the shock to match your vehicle and driving style. The right shocks will enhance all aspects of your driving experience including traction, braking and steering. If you are building a new vehicle or upgrading an existing one, Full Throttle Suspension Shocks has what you need to get the most performance possible out of your suspension.