new shocks

[CaveManDave]

Changed out the leaky air shocks for some new adjustable shocks. Wow! Feels good to have some suspension movement! There is an issue with adjusting with the axles in the way...

 

[Fowler]

There is an issue with adjusting with the axles in the way...

I have the same and yes i have a issue trying to adjust them while mounted. I made myself a special tool to do it. The tool that came with them did not work well when the shock was mounted.


Also I found indexing the torsion bars helped me a lot. I had to do it a few times to get it the way I want it

If you do this, be careful they are under a LOT of pressure. They can hurt you bad if you are not careful

I made a special tool out of a spring compressor just for this. I just made my spring compressor longer and then welded points on my frame that it could attach to

They do sell a tool like this though


here is some index info

 

[stinger608]

Yea, the rear shocks make a world of difference in the ride and handling!

 

[TrikerDoone]

Changed Shocks

Did you guys ever hear of channel lock pliers? I've had adjustable coil over shocks on my trike for a good while now and adjust them however/whenever I want or need to with them...NO MORE BUSTED KNUCKLES!!

 

[Fowler]

Did you guys ever hear of channel lock pliers? !

I tried channel locks, pipe wrenches and other tools. Did not work to well
Just not enough room (at least on my trike)
Had to make a tool to do it