[65TremecGT]

I have the little tool that should allow me to adjustt he preload on the springs, any idea how to do it? They seem to be way to sprung to allow me to rotate. Also, this stems from snapping a right rear shock last trip, what type of spring compresser works well to reassemble coil over shock?? Thanks Mark

 

[65TremecGT]

Thanks for the info, this is the first shock I have broken, on a kiddie ride to boot! Must have been stressed from a previous midnight run!!! Mine has a rear cage and seat, so I figure thats adding quite a bit of weight to the rear suspension. Ill prolly go ahead and buy a spare just to make sure I dont break another, already carry one tie rod and have another in the hauler. I would like to find a compact style spring compressor if anyone knows of one??? Thanks again

 

[65TremecGT]

Got it all back together, I wish I hadnt paied a mc shop to put the spring together, I used the harbor freight hose clamps I had laying around and didnt think they would survive but they even did both sides! Good tip sandchris! I set them up one click away from stiffest, will see how that goes, always felt a little soft in the rear since I have a 4 seater cage and seat back there.

Are the 1000 shocks compatible for a 650?, I know the 1000 is pretty much a different animal, sure is cool!

 

[65TremecGT]

Oh yea the artic cat spanner wrench is junk, broke with only a small cheater bar on it, ended up using giant channel locks to adjust it.

 

[65TremecGT]

Figured as much, thanks for the info, guess Ill just have to talk the wife into a 1000 then to get the better shocks!!!