help with progressive shock adjust
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Road Warrior
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help with progressive shock adjust
Just put on a set of Progressive 444s. When adjusting the preload should the entire spring rotate or just the adjuster cap?
I have to put all my strength into trying to turn the adjuster. When I turn it the entire spring rotates, which doesn't seem right and sure as hell doesn't sound good. If I hold the spring and try to turn it, it won't budge.
The shock is showing 1 line, so it's not currently at the min or max setting. Anyone have this issue? I was really hoping these would be a worthwhile upgrade from my 412s and now I'm having serious doubts.
I have to put all my strength into trying to turn the adjuster. When I turn it the entire spring rotates, which doesn't seem right and sure as hell doesn't sound good. If I hold the spring and try to turn it, it won't budge.
The shock is showing 1 line, so it's not currently at the min or max setting. Anyone have this issue? I was really hoping these would be a worthwhile upgrade from my 412s and now I'm having serious doubts.
Last edited by izzyryder; Feb 11, 2013 at 08:31 PM.
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Road Warrior
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Thanks for the reply.. when you say keep one hand on the spring are you saying that the spring shouldn't move when adjusting it?
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444$ are the $ame as the 430$.
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Turning the adjuster is going to either compress or decompress the spring. If the spring turns while adjusting its probably because of the friction... It shouldn't matter if the spring turns or not.
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it doesnt matter if the springs spin, your adjustment on the top is what is moving up and down
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In the videos I've seen of the 440s and 430s the adjuster turns easily. What is the point of getting these shocks if I cannot adjust them on the fly?