Amongst other things, ZEAL coil overs have top notch damping dials. Damping levels can be adjusted from 1 to 6. 1 is the softest ride. As the number increases, the stiffness level increases. You’re looking at the 6-way adjustable dial for a regular monotube system. Notice the dial is made up of 2 parts. The top portion spins and is shown with the ZEAL logo and the toothed sides. The bottom portion is wrapped with a black strip of numbers. The number “5″ is shown here, hence Level 5. This bottom portion stays intact.
The first image was a side view. Notice also, in the first image above that the threaded allen screw is right above the number “5″. In the image you see here to your left, the number “5″ is visible in the window. Yes, it correlates. Notice that the screw is directly across, on the left, from the number “5″. When adjusting the dial, make sure the number is completely visible in the window. If it’s not entirely seen, the piston valves may become closed causing a very hard ride and can potentially result in damage to the suspension components.
Notice now that the two threaded allen screws (one for the top portion of the dial and one for the bottom) are aligned. There’s a reason for this. For those hard to reach (and see) areas, substitute your vision for your sense of touch. When the 2 threaded allen screws are aligned, you’ll know that you are at the softest setting of “1″. From this position, spin the dial clockwise to increase the stiffness and keep a mental note of the number of clicks. (We also offer an extension cable in 2 different standard lengths or customizable at various lengths which would be a secondary option for hard to reach places)
Our 6-way dial is considered a rotary system. The diameter of the orifice gets smaller as the damping level stiffens (increases) allowing less oil to pass through at a given rate of time. Level 1 = Largest diameter orifice and Level 6 = Smallest diameter orifice. You can spin our 6-way dial either direction infinitely.
Here’s our needle-type 30-way adjustable dial which comes standard on our Function-X. (This particular one is located on the bottom of the unit since it’s a reverse monotube system. Don’t worry as this makes no difference in what I am about to explain) This dial does not spin infinitely. You’ll notice that when you turn the dial clockwise (damping becomes stiffer), it will slightly lower and when you turn it counter-clockwise (damping becomes softer), the dial will slightly raise. Level 30 is full hard (at most clockwise position).
Note: Turn all the way until it can no longer click. Then, let it click ONCE to the left. This is Level 30, the hardest position. Consider this the default when you’re unsure and want to start over and reset the damping level. You may notice that you will have a few more clicks than 30. This is normal. Don’t have a cow.