Hi to all!
I broke a part of my left shock yesterday and i don't know what is the cheapest way to fix it!
Do i need to buy a new pair of shocks or can i buy just the piece that has been broken?
This is the model of the shocks,http://www.atlasprecision.com/item.a...Placeholder=10







PS: i posted in the softail section even my engine is XLH 1200 because i got a softail suspension!

Best regards
Jack

 

First, thanks for warning us about DNA !.
I think a complete new shock is your cheapest option they are a dime a dozen, specially the stock ones which are similar to DNA.
Hey, I am going Progressive, next week I can mail you my old ones with lowering bolts installed if they fit your application for a a very minimal fee. but mine are for 2000+ softails. not 1999 prior.

 

Am I missing something here by this answer?.

 

I mean 'shock' of course ..

 

Yeah there is some short hand or something in this thread.

Personally it would appear that the shock mount loop is all that is broken. I would take it off, bend it back around a similar size bolt and weld it up. Fixed. Just don't use too much heat or you will mess with the seals in the shock.

If you don't weld, then a new shock is in your future.

 

THANK you for your helpll!

To klf33: it would have been a good idea, but since it's an older model of shock, i don't think it will fit!!

To fcsallan: Welding is a good option because my shock is in good shape, it's just that part!

I also thought of buying a used one, but can't find it around Montreal!

Is it a hard job to get the shock out?

Thank you
Jack

 

i woulnt just weld it back bro, i would grind that piece off. Then go get a sleeve the same size and weld that back on but get something a lil stronger. Just because apparently what they used was already a weak material.

 

A lift makes it easier to get clearance to use a boxend wrench to remove the shoulder bolts.
Red loctite is used and sometimes requires heat to remove the bolts.
I ended up using a rubber mallet tapping on the wrench as I applied pressure to remove mine.

In your picture, the "good" shock mount looks like it's been stretched also.
Seems to be sitting at a slight angle as if it's ID is larger than the shoulder bolts OD by a large degree.

Good luck and nice looking bike. A buddy who's 73 is building a Softail Sportster.

 

You're right, the other shock looks longer than the other!! i remember last year playing with the suspension, so maybe i've made a mistake trying to get the suspension softer and didn't get them perfectly aligned! mmmm...

 

The one still attached is going to be longer.
I'm not talking about the length of the shocks. I'm talking about the mount.
There shouldn't be any free play between the mount and shoulder bolt.
Otherwise the mount is getting slammed every time the free play is taken up during use.