2014 Arctic Cat 500 trv ATV Spring Load Adjustment

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Jun 25, 2016 | 09:46 AM

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MooseHenden

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Make sure to jack up your machine before adjusting. The weight needs to be off the springs or you will break the tabs off the adjusters. Also a shot of lube never hurts

Excellent points. Those two hints make the job a little easier. Give it a good oil and let it set for a couple hours and work its way in.

Jun 25, 2016 | 10:33 AM

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Lance Giannelli

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Originally Posted by Zrock

Make sure to jack up your machine before adjusting. The weight needs to be off the springs or you will break the tabs off the adjusters. Also a shot of lube never hurts

That's what I figured based on gravity. I will spray her down and let it sit awhile. Also need to grease after the river ride.