When adjusting the ride height with the lower bracket on a full-length ride height adjustable shock absorber, it adjusts the length of the shell case. (Photo 6, Photo 7) If you adjust the ride height this way (the shell case length becomes shorter), the stroke amount does not change. This means the effect on ride comfort is kept to a minimum, and you will can enjoy the low-down style.

Note, it is dangerous if you make the shell case length too short, because the tire will hit the wheel arch before the shock absorber becomes fully compressed, and/ or the upper arm may hit the vehicle body. (Diagram 8)

If the vehicle body and the arm interfere with one another, the shock absorber may stoke even further than that point, and the spring and shock absorber may not function properly anymore. Not only will there be a large sound and shock, but you may loose control of the steering, loose grip from the tires etc. and put the vehicle in an extremely dangerous condition.

For this reason, in the TEIN user�fs manual for the full-length adjustable products, the case length range for the lower bracket is written. Please check the range on your vehicle and safely use this feature within the range. Furthermore, the bracket lock on the full-length adjustable systems, have higher torque setting than that commonly used. If it is tightened at the same torque as the seat lock, it will not be enough, and there will be some slack. If this happens, not only will there be a strange noise, but in a worst case scenario, you may break the shock absorber and be in an extremely dangerous situation. Please refer to your user�fs manual and use the appropriate torque. Also please periodically check the bracket lock/ seat lock for slack and re-tighten if necessary.

TEIN shock absorbers are shipped out in a loosened state, so it is easy for the customer to adjust the seat lock/ bracket. Please be aware of this when installing and tighten at the appropriate torque. A sample for the bracket lock, tighten by hand, then put roughly turn tighten 20 to 30 times, depending on the angle. The strut type has a characteristic of the shock absorber moving with the tire, when turning the steering wheel, so if there is slack in the lower bracket, then you may need to use a lot of force to tighten. Please check your user�fs manual for the appropriate torque.