crossfade Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 Hello all. I just ordered a 4'' over swingarm, and was wondering if it's a must to have the rear shock revalved / resprung for a 190lbs rider? It see's the dunes about once a month. When it's not at the dunes i just cruise dirt roads. Quote
BenBB Posted June 25, 2007 Report Posted June 25, 2007 I'd probably try it with the preload cranked up and see how it does first, but if ya got the bucks it would be worth a rebuild/revalve, especially if it's an older unit (just had my '96 rear rebuilt this year and it was purty beat). Quote
FireHead Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 I'd probably try it with the preload cranked up and see how it does first, but if ya got the bucks it would be worth a rebuild/revalve, especially if it's an older unit (just had my '96 rear rebuilt this year and it was purty beat). I don't condone the preload thing, but I would try the shock first before sending it out to see what you think. Atleast if you do have to send it out, you'll be able to see the difference that your hard earned cash got you. :geek: Quote
Wallrat Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Alot depends on how hard you ride too. If you're mostly doing drags or cruising on smooth terrain you'd probably be fine. But if you're hitting whoops fast or doing ANY jumping, I'd get it re-done. Quote
jayzx10r Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Congrats on your new purchase... I come from the point of view that "suspension is everything" so looking at it from my angle, your shock thinks you just gained 70 pounds. That isn't good. If you just crank your spring to get your "Race Sag" where you want it to to make it usable for riding, you will sacrifice your "Free Sag". You will basically end up with an undersprung, under dampened shock that will get progressively worse because you will have the spring at max preload and the rebound set to max...it will kill the shock oil purdy kwik!! You can find a good deal on an aftermarket shock that will transform your quad into a controlled, precise carver if you drop a few bucks.... Or you can just go out, have fun and blaze it!!! :thumbsup: Enjoy.... Jay From SanD. Quote
crossfade Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Posted June 26, 2007 (edited) Once i get it all back together (powdercoating frame) i'll try it with the stock shock. I would post a before pic, but it won't let me. Pic size my be to big. Thanks for all the input! Edited June 26, 2007 by crossfade Quote
BillyRay Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 Well put jayzx750. I would also revalve with a +4 swinger. Quote
BansheeDan Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 Well put jayzx750. I would also revalve with a +4 swinger. i have a TCS re-valved stocker......night and day difference they set it up as a zero pre load ride height adj. dual rate w/eibach springs it was most definatly worth the coin to have it done....was like 340.00 i think Dan Quote
crossfade Posted June 29, 2007 Author Report Posted June 29, 2007 I went ahead and shipped it out the other day. It should be there Friday. $340.00 isn't to bad. Thanks dan! Got my swingarm in today. It's beautiful. I bought it on Ebay from slcquadcustoms. I love getting stuff in the mail!! Quote
BillyRay Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 I need to do the same thing, what is the TCS contact info? Quote
FireHead Posted June 29, 2007 Report Posted June 29, 2007 I need to do the same thing, what is the TCS contact info? http://www.tcsracing.com/ Quote
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