NOMADTECH 14" / 2.25" Coilover Shock with Remote Reservoir and Compression Adjustment

The difference between a suspension that survives a rally season and one that boils its oil on the third stage usually comes down to two things: how much travel is left, and where the heat goes.

This variant offers 14 inches of travel at 97.5 cm in length with a 2.25" body. It is the middle of the family – noticeably more working range than the 12-inch version, at still moderate installed length.

Key benefits

• 14" (35.56 cm) of travel – that is how far the wheel can follow the ground; long travel means fewer hits into the bump stop and a better chance the tyre stays down over rough surfaces.
• Multi-stage compression adjustment on the reservoir dial – you change the character on the spot, without removing the shock, so the vehicle can be set one way for gravel and another for slow technical ground.
• Remote reservoir with a ribbed surface – the ribbing adds heat-dissipation area, and it is oil temperature that decides whether damping holds up for a whole stage.
• Dual-spring setup: 14" upper and 16" lower – a two-stage rate and the option to match spring hardness to vehicle mass and intended use.
• 22 mm shaft – a concrete figure that translates into rigidity under side loading.
• Spherical bearing eyelets – they absorb misalignment as suspension geometry changes through the stroke instead of passing it into the mounts.
• Zinc-nickel coating – corrosion protection for the body, which matters on hardware that lives in mud and salt.
• Fully serviceable and rebuildable – the shock can be stripped, re-oiled, resealed and revalved rather than binned at the end of a season.
• FUCHS oil – the maker states the shock runs on oil from this brand.

Technical data

• Length (bushing centre to bushing centre): 97.5 cm
• Travel: 14" (35.56 cm)
• Body diameter: 2.25" (57.15 mm)
• Shaft diameter: 22 mm
• Upper spring: 14" long, hardness options 150lbs / 200lbs / 250lbs / 300lbs
• Lower spring: 16" long, hardness options 150lbs / 200lbs / 250lbs
• Adjustment: multi-stage compression adjustment via a dial on the remote reservoir
• Reservoir: remote, ribbed surface to aid heat dissipation
• Eyelets: with spherical bearings
• Coating: anti-corrosion zinc-nickel
• Oil: FUCHS
• Service: fully serviceable and rebuildable
• Manufacturer: NOMADTECH

Who it is for. This is a shock for building competition suspension – rally and expedition vehicles where long travel and repeatable damping across a whole stage matter more than fitting factory mounting points. Compression adjustment plus interchangeable springs let you dial the character to vehicle mass, driving style and surface, and keep correcting it as the build evolves.

Fitting notes

This is not a drop-in replacement – the shock requires purpose-built mounting points matched to its 97.5 cm length and 14" stroke. Plan the routing for the remote reservoir and its hose as well, so nothing chafes against suspension components anywhere in the range of travel.

The maker notes that getting full satisfaction out of the shock may call for additional tuning. That is normal on competition suspension: spring rate and compression setting are matched to the specific vehicle. Szekla4x4 also runs a workshop specialising in off-road and overlanding, so a build like this can be discussed with us.

Why it is worth it

• Full control over the character: a compression dial plus interchangeable springs in two lengths and several rates.
• A ribbed remote reservoir and FUCHS oil – design choices aimed at holding damping once the shock heats up.
• Rebuildable construction and a zinc-nickel coating – hardware built to be serviced, not used once.

If you are designing a suspension from scratch and need 14" of stroke, this variant gives you the full adjustment set from day one and room to keep tuning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What travel and length does this shock have?

Travel is 14" (35.56 cm) and the length measured between bushing centres is 97.5 cm.

Can I fit it in place of the factory shock?

No. The maker states plainly that this is a shock for building competition suspension and that it requires purpose-built mounting points matched to its length and stroke.

How does the adjustment work?

Multi-stage compression adjustment is made with a dial on the remote reservoir, without removing the shock from the vehicle.

Which springs does it use?

It runs a dual-spring setup: a 14" upper spring (rate options: 150lbs / 200lbs / 250lbs / 300lbs) and a 16" lower spring (rate options: 150lbs / 200lbs / 250lbs).

Is the shock serviceable?

Yes. The maker states the product is fully serviceable and rebuildable and that it runs on FUCHS oil. It also notes that additional tuning may be needed to get full satisfaction from it.