RC Suspension Tuning Guide – Droop

What is Droop?
Droop is the amount of down-travel a suspension arm has. Droop can be set independently from front to back, but should be the same (normally) from side to side.

There are a couple different ways to measure droop, so make sure that you find one that works for you and stay consistent with your measuring.

Also, asking others what their Droop is is often a mute point – that number will only work if the both of you measure Droop the same way.

See also: Ride Height

Tuning with Droop – Front
Less Droop
• Less weight transfer to rear while accelerating
• More aggressive steering
• Less on-power steering
• Less traction rolling
• More stable at high speeds
• Best for smooth tracks

More Droop
• More weight transfer to rear while accelerating
• Less aggressive steering
• More on-power steering
• Less stable at high speeds

Tuning with Droop – Rear
Less Droop
• Less weight transfer to front under braking
• Less stable over bumps
• More stable under braking

More Droop
• More weight transfer to front under braking
• More stable over bumps
• Less stable under braking

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