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Old 02-15-2008, 07:53 AM
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Default Powdercoating shocks?

Is this a bad idea? I'd like to black out my shocks, but don't want to get paint in places that it shouldn't be. Or risk damaging the shocks. I've considered aftermarket, but those tend to get expensive and i'm pretty happy with the stock ones. Any suggestions?
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 11:44 AM
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Default RE: Powdercoating shocks?

You will need to completely dismantle before p.c., the seals and oil wont hold up well to the 350 to 400 degree curing temps.
 
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Bad idea. The internal shock components can't handle the heat.
 
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Default RE: Powdercoating shocks?

just take 'em apart...do the springs and upper and lower "caps"

not a big deal i assure you...

[IMG]local://upfiles/19220/B33E9837BB2C4921862C61347D3FB45C.jpg[/IMG]

i did this one for a girder front end...progressive 440.. translucent copper over chrome
 
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Default RE: Powdercoating shocks?

You can buy black Progressive 412s for less than 200 bucks, and I guarantee you'll like them better than the stockers.
 
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can anyone give any direction on how to take a pair of 440s apart? ..sould be much appreciated!
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 07:30 AM
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real easy we do them all week long here are some streetbob shocks in mirror bllk.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...4/HPIM1025.jpg
 
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