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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:15 pm
by jesshamner
So last night I was swapping some wheels and tires. When my buddy lifted the quad off the ground, the lower retaining collar (that holds the spring on) fell off. It is broken in 2 places. What do I need to do to get this fixed. Do I need to send it off to someone or is this something that I could do on my own without and special tools?

I have a race on Sunday so for now I have some stock yfz shocks bolted up but they don't seem like they are going to do the job. I also have someone lending me some 400ex Works shocks if these yfz shocks don't pass the test. I will say this. The yfz shocks are shorter and lower the quad a lot! I wouldn't say that they are a good alternative. The 400ex shocks look like they are closer.

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:13 am
by cannondale27
Take a pic if its what I am thinking you can just put a new one in.I have some used ones.Take a pic for me to be sure thats its not the whole eyelet or something.

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:37 pm
by jesshamner
I might be able to get a pic for you tonight. Its not the whole eyelet. Its the collar that holds the spring on at the bottom. It looks like I would just have to compress the spring and then slide it on. It is a C shape that rests on the shock body and is held in place by the tension of the spring.

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:33 pm
by cannondale27
Okay I believe I have some.Fronts or rear?

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:48 pm
by jesshamner
Fronts.

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:56 pm
by cannondale27
Like these?

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:17 pm
by jesshamner
That's exactly what broke!

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:17 am
by cannondale27
I dont know if it would get there by Sunday but we could try if you want to pay for overnight.Let me know.

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:48 am
by Canniboomer
The lower Arvins piece is "almost" the same for ID and spring fit, and appears thick/strong. It may be OK for temporary use with your Ohlins in a pinch.

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Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:15 pm
by jesshamner
I didn't think to check the arvins. I'll dig them out and see if it will work. Thanks Dave!

27, I'm not going to try to get them here by Sunday. But I will need them. PM price and pay pal address.