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Dual Spring rear shocks
- Thread starter lakeview
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Those look like the bargain shocks many places sell, including Mike's. Here, have a look .....
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-18.html#products
Yes, both springs were on the shock originally, but these are reported to be really stiff. That's probably why the P.O. took one spring off, an attempt to soften the ride some. Yes, you would have to disassemble the shock to put the little spring back on, but being so stiff, they may be better like they are. I'd try them first.
Disassembly usually consists of compressing the spring and removing the top spring retainer ......
Shocks with long spring covers may require a different style of spring compressor compared to open spring shocks .....
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-18.html#products
Yes, both springs were on the shock originally, but these are reported to be really stiff. That's probably why the P.O. took one spring off, an attempt to soften the ride some. Yes, you would have to disassemble the shock to put the little spring back on, but being so stiff, they may be better like they are. I'd try them first.
Disassembly usually consists of compressing the spring and removing the top spring retainer ......
Shocks with long spring covers may require a different style of spring compressor compared to open spring shocks .....
Thanks, putting shocks in a press looks like living dangerously.
You are right, I did not understand their quirks, so have put them back on the shelf in favour of another set.
