Address: Penske Racing Shocks-The Mill House, Packington Hayes, Litchfield,
Staffordshire.
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Damper Adjuster Guide
Do not over-tighten the adjusters. When making adjustments, they will have a positive
stop. In order to close off the bleed, you do not need to continue to turn the knob for it to
seal.
Eyelet Adjuster
– There are several options for the eyelet adjuster as displayed above.
This adjusted can be used for a 1-way rebound, compression and a combined rebound
compression adjuster. This eyelet adjuster is used for rebound as stander across most shock
models. It will be specified to you if this eyelet adjuster changes other damping
characterises
Turn the adjuster Clockwise will increase damping/ Stiffer, Turning it Counter-clockwise will
reduce damping softer. (Clockwise = stiffer, Counter-clockwise = softer)
A.
Sweep Adjuster, operated by pick or pin. - 20 sweeps of adjustment. A sweep
is one radial movement of a pick or pin engaged in the adjuster the full throw
of the window
B.
Hex Adjuster, operated by 4mm or 5/32 Alan-key. 48 “clicks” of adjustment.
C.
Knob Adjuster, hand operation. 2 options 35 or 80 “clicks” of adjustment.
D.
Stud eyelet / Shaft pin Alan-key fitting 3/32 Allen-key – 4 ½ “revolutions” of
adjustment. We recommend making adjustments using ¼ turns. This is done
by inserting a 3/32 Allen Wrench down the centre of the shaft mount
