Need Help Figuring out What Rear Springs to Purchase - SOLVED

[salty_monk]

I have the pit posse two clamp type compressors but that one looks easier...

[RustyTank]

I have the pit posse two clamp type compressors but that one looks easier...

Yea, it looks like it should be pretty easy to fit the springs on with that thing.

Shocks have been ordered!

Thanks again guys!

[Admiral Beez]

Loving my new Hagons.

[Gorminrider]

The correct spring compressor is nice BUT you can use ratchet straps to do this. I've done it quite often. (Often enough that maybe I need that compressor more than you!
POINTS to Know: To install a spring the strap cannot be right at the ends or it'll obviously jam against the shocks retaining when released so it's about a coil away from each end...
Otherwise, (and it'll be so obvious if you try this) just be sure to keep the two straps opposite too each other as you go....

Lastly, put a rag under the ratchets so they don't scratch paint. Even if you by the NiceTool, you might think on this.

.shock-spring compressor-ratchetstrap.jpg

[Steve]

3. He also informed me that, once the shocks are installed on my bike, the shock length from eye to eye should be 11 1/4" in length, which is really great information.

Too bad you have already ordered your shocks.

Stock measurement is much closer to 13 inches.

EDIT: I just went and looked at the product page for the 412 series shocks. It does have a suggestion for a ride height of 11.75", but that is with the full weight of bike, rider and gear. They also show that it is 13" when fully-extended.

.

[RustyTank]

The correct spring compressor is nice BUT you can use ratchet straps to do this. I've done it quite often. (Often enough that maybe I need that compressor more than you!
POINTS to Know: To install a spring the strap cannot be right at the ends or it'll obviously jam against the shocks retaining when released so it's about a coil away from each end...
Otherwise, (and it'll be so obvious if you try this) just be sure to keep the two straps opposite to each other as you go....

Lastly, put a rag under the ratchets so they don't scratch paint. Even if you by the NiceTool, you might think on this

Gorminrider, thanks for this. Great, great idea!

[RustyTank]

Too bad you have already ordered your shocks.

Stock measurement is much closer to 13 inches.

EDIT: I just went and looked at the product page for the 412 series shocks. It does have a suggestion for a ride height of 11.75", but that is with the full weight of bike, rider and gear. They also show that it is 13" when fully-extended.

.

Yea Steve, I think, based on everything I know, they're gonna work out just fine.

Thanks for lookin out for me though man