Forks are not rebounding???

breahn riley

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So Im having an issue with the shocks staying compressed. Both tubes slide freely. I have lowered the shocks 2in and installed these new fork caps.
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I have added 6oz of 10w fork oil. im noticing that the fork cap end goes into the end of the fork spring. I am aware that these springs are progressive and i have them in the right way. Should i try to get a washer in there that prohibits the cap from going into the fork spring?
 
I'm not familiar with those fork caps. When installed do you feel the spring compress. It is usally fairly difficult and requires a lot of pressure as you screw them down. Also there shoul be a fald solid disc that sits on top of the springs. I'd say you left it out.
 
You are correct. I saw one on the ground and thought it was a knockout from an electrical box. Hopefully I can find them or ill run to the hardware store and get somethin that works. Thank you
 
Yeah, they should require quite a bit of pressure before you can screw the caps on, esp. if they are new. Are they the right length?
 
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