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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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When I install the works shocks, will there be any adjustment needed to the belt drive? The shocks are 11.5".
 
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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I know many of you have installed the Progressive Shocks. Is there any adjustment to the belt that needs to be done when you lower the back? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Default RE: Installing Works Shocks?

I went from stock to 11.5" and didn't have to. You're not changing the distance between pulleys, just the angle.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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After changing the shocks check the tension and adjust accordingly.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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yep, i also recently just changed the stock rear shockies 13.5 to 13' the 412s progressive. I know i should check the belt tension but keep forgetting.

lowering shocks or back is just changing the angle, not the distance. But if you lower the back too low, like really really low may be more than 3' lower, i really think you should really check the belt drive, and probably do some adjustments if needed.
 
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