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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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im changing out stock hd springs puttin in progressive springs
got all apart except the tube it self, do you take a screwdriver and open it up or is there a tool?
fyi pulled the 12 mm allen fromn underneath got the 2nd spring out& piece that hold tube n fork together, there is somethin else in there & i have a seal to install.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Not sure if the rocker is the same, but I carefully pried the dust boot off with a small screwdriver, remove the retaining spring clip underneath it, and with the bottom damper bolt removed, use the tube as a slide hammer to pull the seal free. Everything should then come apart. Again, this was on my softie, and I know those rockers are slightly different.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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You da man! goin to try that now.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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yes there is a clip that retains the seal in place..
 
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ok i got the dust cover off, ( small punch& rubber mallet)
then you take a flat head screwdriver and carefully take out funky o ring
 
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