hey guys ive got a 05 650 brute and i ordered some 28in itp's and of course they wont fit so i had to order some highlifter spacers and springs could anyone tell me if this is going to be a do it yourself job or should i look someone to help me and if i need any special tools thanks alot for any info

 

Probably the only special tool you will need is a spring compression tool - however, you probaly can compress them with ratchet tie-down straps.

 

nice tip buckaroo, i might have to remember that one!

 

Thanks, sometimes I have brain-storms, mostly short-circuits.. lol....

 

Ratchet Straps are a bad idea if you like your face. You risk alot of failure and damage with them, they can slip or break. High lifter sells the tool for cheap or you can buy one at autozone and modify it to fit. PM if you have any questions.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: wcabadbrute

Ratchet Straps are a bad idea if you like your face. You risk alot of failure and damage with them, they can slip or break. High lifter sells the tool for cheap or you can buy one at autozone and modify it to fit. PM if you have any questions.</end quote></div>

You have a point about your face. Once the shock is off the machine I put a metal rod through the bottom eye-let and rig up the rachet-straps and then step on the rod with my feet. If anything lets go, it will shoot outward away from me on the ground. I have not had a strap break or let go yet.

The correct tool is however the proper way to go. Rachet-straps are for penny pinchers like me - but safety and being cautious is a priority, even with the correct tool. Wearing gloves and safety glasses/shield is recommended and you certainly don't want to stick your fingers in around the area, needle-nose pliers to remove and install the top cap is what you should use and not your fingers.

 

yes please tell me about the autozone trick because i would like to tackle this tomorrow night so i can ride saturday