After reading posts by others who have installed these, some have chosen not to cut the rear shock boot by 52mm (cutting recommended in the instructions). Is there any reason that leaving the extra 52mm of rubber boot would interfere with shock compression? It would have been nice if Ohlins gave shorter boots for the rear, as Gernby has pointed out.

thanks
Andy

 

Don't think it would interfere much with shock compression but it might damage the boot.
I found the best solution to just pull them down further, gives a little extra protection on the threads as well

 

Smart idea. Thanks!

 

Anymore feedback on "not" cutting the boot?

 

I installed mine the same way without cutting it

 

I'll probably try this as well, thanks!

 

Did the same and just pulled it down further. Just make sure the boot can easily compress similarly to the boot on the front. Seems like the best way to keep the shaft shielded from the elements. But as you can see from that photo you could easily cut the boot and still get a good seal.

 

I wouldn't do the condom method. Looks like a really good way to trap moisture at the exact worst spot for the shock. It only takes 30 seconds to cut both boots with a box knife. You could probably use scissors. Why not do it as recommended?

 

Lol how is it any different than cutting them as far as trapping moisture? The boot is only protecting it more. Plus if you cut the lowwr part of the boot off you remove the part that has holes in it.

 

Because when you cut it, it isn't making a hard seal at the shock body. It sits loose and can let water out and let air circulate. When you stretch it over the shock body, from the pictures it looks like you're making a tight seal that will hold water.