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Common Causes of Shock Absorber Bottoming Out

How to diagnose a hard stop at the end of stroke before simply moving to a larger absorber.

Why is my shock absorber bottoming out?
What causes a hard stop at the end of absorber stroke?
Should I choose a larger absorber if bottoming out happens?
Installation & Troubleshooting