Description
ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR THE 5100 SERIE
REBOUND ADJUSTER
The rebound adjuster is located on top of the piston
rod. It has a range of 12 positions.
The shock or strut should be in the “6th” position this
way it’s possible to soften of stiffen the damping.
With this adjustability you can create a setup that
you prefer.
(CAUTION: once it stops turning DO NOT force it any further)
PROCEDURE
You can easily adjust the rebound by turning the adjust knob.
On the adjust knob you can see a + or – and when you turn + it will stiffens the
rebound.
(NOTE: the rebound adjuster opens or closes a small bleed hole , this restricts the
flow of fluid . Each click will have an effect on the handling characteristics so do not
adjust more than 1 or 2 clicks at a time).
Sportline 2 (5100 Series)
The 5100 Series shock absorbers utilise inverted / upside down technology. The inverted design is race
proven technology and produces an extremley strong damper, providing better suspension geometry under heavy lateral and braking loads as seen in a road and track environment.
The 5100 Series shock absorbers give your car a better performance than the standard twin tube design.
With the 5100 Series suspension you can adjust rebound with one knob. The adjust platform allows you to
adjust the ride height of your car. AST suspension shock bodies are specially designed to keep maximum
stroke, even with a lower ride height
How a Monotube design works?
Monotube design essential for performance, The oil and nitrogen are separated by a floating piston, and
allows the use of a larger piston, increasing the damper performance and sensitivity felt by the driver, all this
added together produces more grip, gives more control and driver feedback from your vehicle.
What is a rebound adjustment?
Rebound controls the rate of extension of your shock absorber. By changing the rebound you can directly
change the characteristics of the vehicle.
Technical specifications:
• Floating piston design with high pressure nitrogen eliminates cavitation around the piston.
• 14mm diameter internal shaft.
• 44.5 mm diameter shaft struts, inverted.
• High end, track ready suspension.
• Low friction seal.
• Rebound adjustable (‘’Singles’’).
• Rubber bushings for ‘’eye’’ shock mounts.
• Adjuster knobs permanently mounted on the dampers.
• Optional spherical top mounts.
• Rebuildable.
• Optional custom valving.
• Optional DLC Coated shafts.
