Back the collars out all the way and leave aroub 3 threads showing at the top. Now if you want a really nice, smooth rode on the smaller ruts have the shocks revalved. I weigh 210 lbs and on the small bumps it's just too stiff. On the hard landings the shocks do a fine job of soaking them up. I've heard good things aobut I-shock and their revalve service. I think it's aroung $300 for all 3 shocks.