My 250x shocks are way to plush.They bottom out on every jump. They 5-way ajustable.Please tell me how to tighten them without a spanner wrench.

 

Do you have a pair of 12" Channel locks? They wil do a better job than the special tool and have many other uses besides. I'm sure you realize that adding preload to the shock does just that ...it pre- loads the spring and that is all. Compression and rebound damping by means of better valving are the things which allow the shock to absorb hits.

 

Hey hot shoe, or anyone else
I am looking for aftermarket shock. COuld you please explain to me about preload,rebound,and is it compression? thank you

 

DIEhardRlDER,
Pre-load- increasing the pre load by rotating the adjuster ring on the shock simply shortens the spring in increments; usually up to five. Primarily offsets weight & stiffens the shock in all situations. Offers litle benefit in overall suspension improvement.

Re-bound- Refers to the action of the shock after sustaining a hit, such as a whoop, jump, etc. The movement of the shock in returning to its' unloaded position, is the rebound. The speed of the rebound can be adjusted on many shocks via a click adjuster at the base of the shock.

Comression- Refers to the speed and/or the degree of compression of the shock when striking any object, as mentioned above. It can be adjusted to a degree with an external adjuster and internally by valving suitable to the rider's style & skill level.
Not all shocks have all these adjustments easily available to the rider. For example, TCS front shocks aren't rebound- adjustable by the rider. They'e set by the shop based on interview of the rider at the time of ordering, according to skill level & style, i.e., MX, XC, flat track, etc. The valving can be adjusted by the shop if found desirable.
This probably isn't a really technical explanation, but hopefully it may clear up some questions for you.