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From: la
http://www.mactools.com/product/tabi...mn08-0139.aspx I ordered the socket, it has an O-ring in it for a cushion, I also put a piece of an old Tshirt on the cap before I put the socket on.
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From: The wild, wild, west.
http://www.mactools.com/product/tabi...mn08-0139.aspx I ordered the socket, it has an O-ring in it for a cushion, I also put a piece of an old Tshirt on the cap before I put the socket on.
mjsawatzky, if you use a socket, it won't damage your finish I don't THINK, but, you could use the crescent wrench with a rag around your cap, but it'll prolly be harder to get back on than with the socket.
Thanks Guys. I've never been in there before, i've read the instructions but not too sure what to expect. Is it going to get messy? Any tips on how much fork oil I might have to add? Thanks.
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Just pull the springs out slowly. also be careful the caps are under pressure from the springs. Should not need to add any oil.
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From: la
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...rings/3055.pdf My level was low from the factory, with a different spring it changes the level[ tighter wound and larger diameter] In this link they recommend 5.5 inches, that is with forks compressed and springs out.
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Had my bro apply down force to the cap with a large wooden dowel. Wadded a big rag atop the dowel to save his hands. I stabilized the dowel on the cap with my left hand, swung a 12" Crescent with my right. HAVE HELP! It takes about 50-75 pounds of force to hold that cap down (removal or install), and there were a lot fewer threads than I was expecting, so be ready.