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Old 07-28-2012, 11:12 PM
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I've been wanting to adjust the rear suspension on my '11 500 and I can't figure out what tool to use. What in the world do you guys use to tighten it.
 
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Your tool kit should have a shock spanner tool with an adjustable sleeve. If you don't you can always wrap the adjuster collar with an old shop towel to keep from scarring things up and use a pipe wrench. Best to remove the tires to where you have easier access and keep it jacked up to take the load off the spring while turning the adjuster. OPT
 
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Old 07-29-2012, 10:54 AM
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Ok I will try the pipe wrench with a towel. My tool kit has nothing in it that will work I tried everything in it every way I could think of. If I contact my dealer can I get the tool for future use, or would they even have it?
 
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Dealers could have em or order for you along with a lot of online suppliers. OPT
 
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Ok thank-you much.
 
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