Installing Chrome Springs

[305Shee]

I am trying to install some chrome springs that they gave me on my Stock Shocks does any one know how to take them apart so i can install these springs?

 

I saw in some threads that you need a spring compressor i got that already just don't know how to disassemble them.

 

Thanks.

[Hilarious]

I am trying to install some chrome springs that they gave me on my Stock Shocks does any one know how to take them apart so i can install these springs?

 

I saw in some threads that you need a spring compressor i got that already just don't know how to disassemble them.

 

Thanks.

 

the shock should have a retaining clip on the top of the shock (opposite end from the pre-load setting).

once you compress the spring it should fall apart where you can remove and replace the spring.... :thumbsup:

 

 

[305Shee]

the shock should have a retaining clip on the top of the shock (opposite end from the pre-load setting).

once you compress the spring it should fall apart where you can remove and replace the spring.... :thumbsup:

 

Thanks going to try it out today when i get out of work.

[dajogejr]

Yep...it's kinda like a key/keyhole. Compress the spring and the washer type looking keeper will slide out. The pressure holds it in place and locks it...

 

Careful not to ruin the chromie homie.....

[locogato11283]

post pics when you get it done..

[305Shee]

Will do hopefully i can get it done today...I tore my bike down again for like the 100th time to clean it up...so this was part of my process to get the springs installed also been working on polishing all my parts that are not chrome they look like shit already...

 

I have been hitting it up with 2000 grit and Mother Polish its looks good but wish it was shinier...any suggestions.

 

Heres a Quick Pic

Edited March 24, 2009 by 305Shee

[dajogejr]

I like neverdull for chrome.

It's a wadding polish, tear a little piece off, use it like a wax on chrome, then let it haze and buff it off the chrome.

 

I had some pretty nasty RDZ/Shearer inframes a few years ago, lots of pitted rust spots. It took one helluva long time to clean them up and a lot of elbow grease, but they came out looking nice as hell.

 

Guy that sold them to me (for real cheap) couldn't believe they were the same pipes....

[Bill]

Take the billit stuff to A cotton wheel with some polishing compound, the only way to do it right.

[mark101180]

Take the billit stuff to A cotton wheel with some polishing compound, the only way to do it right.

 

what do you mean by the only way to do it right. its fukin polishing as long as it comes out shiny you did it right. i personally prefer using a rag and polishing compound then polishing cream then wax and i do just as nice if not better than a cotton wheel. as long as you polish it good once and keep up on it there is no need to waste ur time tearing ur bike apart and messing up ur garage every time it dulls out

[305Shee]

Ok so my Spring Compressor didnt work..any one know which style i should use? This sucks ass i wish i would had this done already.

 

The polishing is coming out great ...i first did some wet-sanding with 2k grit and then Mothers Polish by hand what a difference. Over the summer im going to tear down the whole bike To paint the frame so at that time i will hit up all the polish pieces with the polishing wheel to really get all the edges etc.

 

 

 

[Hilarious]

Ok so my Spring Compressor didnt work..any one know which style i should use? This sucks ass i wish i would had this done already.

 

The polishing is coming out great ...i first did some wet-sanding with 2k grit and then Mothers Polish by hand what a difference. Over the summer im going to tear down the whole bike To paint the frame so at that time i will hit up all the polish pieces with the polishing wheel to really get all the edges etc.

 

if you were located anywhere near me, in central ms, i would let you use mine....lol

i have a tool that came in a kit from highlifter that i used to change out all the springs on my foreman.

im not sure if they sell them outright. even if they did, it would probably be one of those

tools that you use one time.

[305Shee]

Let me see if i can find something similar on line see. Does it have a brand name on it or model number?

 

For some reason i like to spend money on tools i only use once.

[Hilarious]

Let me see if i can find something similar on line see. Does it have a brand name on it or model number?

 

For some reason i like to spend money on tools i only use once.

 

lmao...

go to highlifter.com.

i didnt see the tool listed by itself on the website

but you could probably call them and order.