Shock adjustments
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Shock adjustments
Yea maybe I will do what you are doing Stendori.
What kind of part was it that I need? I remember
you found them at the Hardware store for like
around $25 right? But are you talking about putting
them on the back cuz I know you mentioned you have
them in front.
Thanks,
R'
What kind of part was it that I need? I remember
you found them at the Hardware store for like
around $25 right? But are you talking about putting
them on the back cuz I know you mentioned you have
them in front.
Thanks,
R'
#12
Shock adjustments
Here is what I do: Go to your local autoparts store and buy two of the longest hoseclamps you can find. You might have to buy four, and gang them together in series. Take the male end of one of the hoseclamps and slip it under the coil of the spring that is closest to the bottom. keep inserting it. The end of the hose clamp should travel up the inside of the spring. You will have to guide it along. When it reaches the top of the spring, guide it out over the top of the coil, back to the outside of the spring. Bend the end down, and reconnect it to the female end of the hoseclamp. So now you have a complete oval around most of the coils on one side of the spring. Repeat this process 180 degrees away, on the oposite side of the same spring. Now, put a 5/16" socket in your cordless drill, and tighten each side a little at a time. You can completely unload the adjuster, and you will be able to turn it by hand (if it's not stuck with corrosion ofr mud.) As stated earlier, a little WD-40 really helps here. Turn adjuster, release hose clamps, and you are done. Hope this helps.
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Shock adjustments
r'
just make sure that your on that "square" if your using that spanner tool that should have came in your kit.. if not you might tweak it a little (the tool).. and for being able to tell what level your on there should be a stair step on the adjuster that shows where your at
just make sure that your on that "square" if your using that spanner tool that should have came in your kit.. if not you might tweak it a little (the tool).. and for being able to tell what level your on there should be a stair step on the adjuster that shows where your at
#17
Shock adjustments
Once the rear frame is up on blocks it lets a lot of weight off the springs and makes it easier to turn. I've never heard of anyone compressing the springs with anything until this thread. Everyone I know just uses a spanner with a cheater handle to turn it, or whacks the spanner with a hammer if they don't have a good cheater handy. Like I said earlier I could turn mine one-handed with a nice long handle. Try a foot and a half or two foot pipe. Taking the tires off gives you room to turn it. If you're having trouble finding the right size spanner get an adjustable spanner, but be careful because they slip off easier.
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Shock adjustments
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: RticKwad
Good info. I appreciate the responses.
So if I don't have those snazzy "spring
compressors" what do I use? Seems like
abit of a pain to adjust these things?
I just need to get more rear clearance
and with my weight I am bottoming
them abit (SP800). So if going one notch helps
then I will do, IF NOT, then I just may
leave as is. -- OPINIONS?
Regards,
R'</end quote></div>
If you ever have to ride an elephant, he may have to just crawl around on his knees. lol, jk, lol, jk.
Good info. I appreciate the responses.
So if I don't have those snazzy "spring
compressors" what do I use? Seems like
abit of a pain to adjust these things?
I just need to get more rear clearance
and with my weight I am bottoming
them abit (SP800). So if going one notch helps
then I will do, IF NOT, then I just may
leave as is. -- OPINIONS?
Regards,
R'</end quote></div>
If you ever have to ride an elephant, he may have to just crawl around on his knees. lol, jk, lol, jk.
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