Shock Tuning and Valving
At TSW Desert Shock Services, we go beyond simple rebuilds—we specialize in custom shock tuning and valving to unlock the full potential of your suspension. Every vehicle, driver, and terrain is different, which is why a one-size-fits-all suspension setup doesn’t deliver the best results. By fine-tuning damping, compression, rebound, and spring rates, we ensure your shocks are optimized for your driving style, loadout, and conditions. Whether you drive a Ford Raptor, Toyota with OEM FOX shocks, or aftermarket setups from King, ADS, ICON, Radflo, Walker Evans, or Sway-A-Way, our goal is to give you maximum control, comfort, and confidence every time you hit the trail.
Squeeze Every Drop of Performance Out of Your Suspension
When it comes to off-road suspension, the smallest adjustments can make the biggest difference. By dialing in your shocks with the right spring rates, shim stacks, and external settings, we help you achieve a suspension that works with your truck—not against it. Proper tuning eliminates harshness, reduces bottoming out, and improves overall ride balance. With precision shock tuning and expert valving adjustments, you’ll feel every improvement in control, predictability, and comfort—no matter the terrain.

The right spring rates keep your suspension in the proper part of its stroke for both comfort and performance. Different vehicle models, driving styles, and added accessories—like bumpers, racks, campers, or winches—all affect what springs are needed. Choosing the wrong spring rate can make your suspension too soft, causing bottom-outs, or too stiff, reducing comfort and traction. We take the time to match the correct springs to your setup so you get balanced suspension travel, better stability, and consistent ride quality.

Inside your shocks, the shim stacks control how fluid flows through the piston, which directly affects damping. We fine-tune both high-speed and low-speed shim stacks to balance performance between desert whoops, rocky terrain, and highway driving. In addition, your spring rates and driving conditions influence what the rebound stack settings need to be to properly control suspension return speed. Our precision adjustments ensure your shocks respond exactly how they should, giving you predictable handling and reduced fatigue behind the wheel.

Once the internal tuning is complete, we use external adjusters to dial in that last 5% of performance. Compression and rebound knobs, bypass tubes, or clicker adjustments allow us to fine-tune how your suspension feels. Just as important, we educate you on what each adjustment does and how to use it in real-world driving. This way, you not only leave with a perfectly tuned suspension—you also gain the knowledge to make small tweaks and get the exact feel you want from your shocks.