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Stock rear shocks and springs

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Charles90706, Aug 17, 2011.

  1. Charles90706

    Charles90706 Member

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    My rear shocks are the original showa shocks and I was wondering if there was anyways to remove them, take the spring from the shock portions clean and repaint then reassemble.
     
    Charles90706, Aug 17, 2011
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    Yes.

    With bike on centerstand, remove the shocks, then either take them to your local bike shop & pay a few $ to have them disassembled, or build your own shock compressor tool
     
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    You would probable be bettor of just replacing the shocks altogether, as the originals are very old and are probably not at there best.
    Al
     
    Ledicott96, Aug 17, 2011
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    Altus Active Member

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    Another DIY solution -- although these are only about $50 to buy, you could probably put one together for about $10 in parts....

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    I used a ratchet strap, works fine just make sure it doesn't slip!!!! ;P
     
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  6. Charles90706

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    ok well thanks for the ideas... they have a rental tool at autozone looks like it may work but I just wasn't sure how they came apart. Thanks again
     
    Charles90706, Aug 20, 2011
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