Shock Damping Calculator
Calculate shock absorber damping coefficients, rebound/compression settings, and optimal damping ratios.
Suspension Parameters
0.5-0.7 typical for street, 0.7-0.9 for track
Damper Adjustments
Enter clicks from full stiff (0 = full stiff)
Required Damping
37.64 lb-s/in
37.6 lbs force at 1 in/s velocity
Damping Analysis
Critical Damping57.91 lb-s/in
Natural Frequency2.23 Hz
Damped Frequency1.69 Hz
Wheel Rate405.0 lb/in
Response Characteristics
Overshoot6.8%
Settling Time0.44 sec
Damping TypeUnderdamped
CategoryPerformance
Click Settings Analysis
Rebound (from stiff)50% soft
Compression (from stiff)50% soft
Max Damping Force2106 lbs
Damping Ratio Guidelines
comfort: 0.4Soft, floaty feel
street: 0.5Balanced comfort and control
performance: 0.65Sporty, well-controlled
track: 0.8Stiff, maximum control
critical: 1No oscillation, harsh