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Aftermarket rear spring installation
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i hate when people go on and on about things they know nothing about...
Michael, I'll get back with you after the holidays if I decide to send it off.
Steven, I really think we're argueing the same point from different directions here.The reason I'm saying that is because we're using the same points to prove our argurments which is kinda odd if you really think about it. In order to avoid future threadjackings, arguements, and hurt feelings, we could always pm it out brother.
Steven, I really think we're argueing the same point from different directions here.The reason I'm saying that is because we're using the same points to prove our argurments which is kinda odd if you really think about it. In order to avoid future threadjackings, arguements, and hurt feelings, we could always pm it out brother.
I was checking out cloudnines site and its like $280 for them to put one of thier springs on? I know the racetech spring is only $109 so I'm wondering how much of that price is installation. I was looking at having about $400 in both front and rear, thats why I was asking about doing it myself. Thats $218 for front and rear springs and $180 to have the new front seals, fluid, and front springs installed. I dont know if I can fit that rear install into the equation. I may just go ahead and order the rear spring and take a look and see if I can do it myself. Shouldnt be that big a deal unless theres a special tool needed to take the bottom mount off the shock assembly. At least I hope
Price on site is for complete setup ready to use out the box,did you not read where it says I need your info and ready to use no core?
I can sell you a spec'd spring or you can order them from wherever you like.
Your getting the spring for free by the time I do swapping,set it up,cover core and all.All I can say if given the correct info it will be so close you might think you did it yourself,
Hope you all have a Happy Holidays..
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Price on site is for complete setup ready to use out the box,did you not read where it says I need your info and ready to use no core?
I can sell you a spec'd spring or you can order them from wherever you like.
Your getting the spring for free by the time I do swapping,set it up,cover core and all.All I can say if given the correct info it will be so close you might think you did it yourself,
Just so you know Daniel, This is the guy I pmed you about.
Ha, that's exactly what I did and then put mine on ebay when got other back and on. Alleviates down time.
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I had an extra 10 minutes out of the last 30 and remembered I have a broken shock in the garage so heres some pics, after the shock is removed, take your spanner wrench & back off the top spanner lock nut all the way. next back off the spanner adjusting nut all the way to the other one. At this point push the bump stop to the upper shock body. Now there is about a 1/4 inch of free play at the slotted lock washer or spring base. Install your spring compressor, tighten enough to allow the slotted washer to be removed, now the spring can be removed and changed. Spanner Wrench $30.00, A new spring $150.00, Having your suspention set-up by a pro, to some $Pricelees
I had to throw that last bit in there. But all jokes aside, most suspention guru's also match the amount of nitrogen in the shock to your weight,spring rate, & style of riding. A truly rider matched suspention is more than just the spring
I had to throw that last bit in there. But all jokes aside, most suspention guru's also match the amount of nitrogen in the shock to your weight,spring rate, & style of riding. A truly rider matched suspention is more than just the spring
Well, heck, that looks like a piece of cake. I've already got spanner wrenches and spring compressors here(used to be an automechanic...got all kinds of useless tools,lol). Thanks for the pics. Still gonna call dannyboy after the holidays and see what he can do for me but if my budgets too tight, I know I can at least change the spring now.
We're all family here and like any other family, we sometimes have misunderstandings. Whats important is that we can usually work it out. Steve-o's been around and is very knowledgable about alot of things...including suspension. I think we were just going about the same thing in two different ways of explaination and caused us to butt heads a little. But hopefully we're now. Sorry for your loss of entertainment though.Maybe they'll let beking back here soon and I can have another go at him to make you happy.
Still gonna call dannyboy after the holidays and see what he can do for me but if my budgets too tight, I know I can at least change the spring now.We're all family here and like any other family, we sometimes have misunderstandings. Whats important is that we can usually work it out.
Steve-o's been around and is very knowledgable about alot of things...including suspension. I think we were just going about the same thing in two different ways of explaination and caused us to butt heads a little. But hopefully we're now. Sorry for your loss of entertainment though.Maybe they'll let beking back here soon and I can have another go at him to make you happy.
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I have a 2006, and I bought the front and rear springs from Race Tech. The website is easy to use, and will give you the right springs for your weight. The front springs aren't that hard to install, you just need the right Kit, which costs around $70. It helps to have someone around that has done it before! If you're changing the seals, it's a perfect time. I found that a lot of shops don't have the compressor to do the rear spring. However, I had mine installed for $80. I also recommend going back to the factory suspension set up, and tweaking it slowly after installation. Race Tech and other places will professionally set your suspension up for you, (including SAG) for a relatively small fee. You will feel an immediate improvement in handling! So, that's my opinion, hope it helps and works for you.
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