Shotgun shock question
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Shotgun shock question
When installing the shock, the two stock bolts that are supposed to be reused on the back of the shock that go through the knuckles and attach the shock to the swing arm. These bolts seem to be to long ? I can't get them to tighten all the way down. Is this normal ? I also. Have the two thicker washers left over.. I guess I missed something ?
Are there any installed pics of the the shock it self so I can see what the hardware looks like
Are there any installed pics of the the shock it self so I can see what the hardware looks like
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You do not need to reuse the stock washers from the bolts at the rear of the shock, and there will be a gap between the shock eyelet and the head of the bolt. You do not want those bolts to be bottomed against the shock as it pivots there.
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Ok so ....use the thicker of the supplied washers for the rear of the shock. A Slight gap is ok. ...
And when tightening the front bolts on the shock i was able to tighten one more then the other .. These bolts do not need to be as tight as can be ?
And when tightening the front bolts on the shock i was able to tighten one more then the other .. These bolts do not need to be as tight as can be ?
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dont remember the front bolts not tightening up fully, I didn't go overboard, just tightened them until they felt tight, but not over tight. Didn't torque them up or anything
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There should be no washers on the rear bolts. Just bolts. The front studs should have a washer on each side of the frame bushings they slide through.
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I am slightly embarrassed to admit, but still I can, that as far as the instal goes I can't help anyone with that other than to say that my mechanic said it was a very simple instal and pretty much plug and play. My time is very limited and I am still chasing after all my tools that came up missing and spread out all over town from when my Son and I had dirt bikes, rode together and him always working on it at all of his friends houses. Good luck Dude, your going to love it. Keep us posted on your sled once your done and up and running.
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I installed mine a couple of weeks ago. it was pretty easy. make sure you take the time when routing the wiring, check for, bends, kinks, and possible pinching. the hardest part of the job was braking loose the stock rear shoulder bolts. I used a box end wrench and a dead blow hammer. enjoy