intresed in using this on my bike, replacing a mono shock. assuming this fits my bike, I will no longer need the spring, right?
890996
They work amazing.. No spring needed.. Only thing is a bushing needs to be drilled out and and trimmed. a 5/8x 1/2 x 1 spacer is also needed... Easy to do
890997
Right, the air bag will act as a spring. Mine are still pretty stiff so I think one would work as a mono shock if you can make it bolt in.
342157
yes, your tube is fairly universal. it is the diameter of the wire that is most important. as long as your spring is as long or longer than your broken one.
1204402
I did not have any issues with the one I had. It fit just the way I wanted it to. It is not made for bikes with a shock suspension because it does not flex.
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It takes some modification and tweaking. I had to use some alligator clips and test leads then I pulled the spring a little. Do a search of the web to see what mods or hacks others have done.
659472
Bryan, It is recommended that you use longer shocks with the lift kit. I never attempted to use the stock shocks to know if it would go together with the lift but I know the suspension would not operate properly due to the insufficient up/unload travel limitations of the shorter stock shocks.
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If that's all you need I would try a hardware store like ACE or something. Could save you $18+/-...and I assume you still have the other 5 springs, just take one in with you. I can't imagine the spring tension to be all that critical, just the overall size. Good luck!
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Amazon sold my springs as a pair and I've never seen them sold any other way so I'd say yes. I've since upgraded to the heavier series, however. They are holding up well but the lighter series sagged after a few months of occasional hauling. I don't recommend running them anywhere near their rated capacity.
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No you dont. Because its not a dramatic drop. Now if you went with a 4 or a 6 inch drop I would recommend buying new shocks for the amount of drop you did. Like Bilstein or Eibach.
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Tom, the shocks are shorter than your stock shocks. They fit, but the ride will not have the travel of the original shock. So if a much stiffer and easy to bottom out ride is ok, then this is a solution to lower your ride.
857274
In my case there was no need. I just removed the screw and slipped it into the handlebar.
30205
Because of the characteristics of the springs, diameter, k, length, I would be hesitant to use anything but OEM replacements to assure it continues to operate correctly. If you feel lucky you can grab all of the data, wire diameter, length at rest, stretched length and force required to stretch, hook end dimensions, etc. and go to an industrial supply store. You may find you will have to cut to length, apply heat to bend the ends and properly quench. I've made springs for other devices in this manner and would return to the OEM if possible just to save the PITA factor.
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I no longer have the wheel, since it was for a flip bike.As I recall, it wasn't "overly" wide.I'd just get a rubber strip and trim the sides if necessary if too wide.
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the RS9000 series offers the ability to adjust the dampening on the shocks for a customizable response. Best bet is to go to the Rancho site and get the comparison from the "horses mouth." They also provide a new part number that has the spring already pre-loaded onto the shock. Price remains the same without the requirement to compress the springs and transfer them.
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These springs give about 2.5" all around. The front will give a little more. I recommend if you get the springs to order the shocks as well. The stock shock won't last long and the ride will be a little rough. Eventually you will have to change the shocks.
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I put these on my 2011 .... By the time I set the sag, my ride height was the same as it was with the factory shocks with no air. I don't think this is the shock you want if you are trying to raise the bike
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Of course the ride is going to be a little bit stiffer than with stock fork springs; especially since my bike had 45k on it when I rebuilt the forks. It doesn't bounce you around though. It's just not mushy anymore. And the whole front end doesn't dive anymore if you have to grab a handful of brake. I highly recommend this product. I have no regrets whatsoever, other than waiting so long.
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You don't "NEED" it, but it is helpful to keep the tire in front of the bike, limiting the amount of movement the front tire has. I have one and have used the trainer with and without it. I prefer it with the riser, but I also use the trainer without it. Hope that helps.