lowering the rear end

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Jul 6, 2011 | 10:39 AM

nobaffle

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From: Palermo

lowering the rear end

has any one tried to cut the spring on a stock rear shock to lower it? don't know if its such a good idea, my buddy was planning on doing it to his sporty

Jul 6, 2011 | 10:49 AM

SethProSTX

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Personally I wouldn't mess with the integrity of the spring. I've seen people do it to cars and have some problems. I would just wait, save the money and do it the right way

Jul 6, 2011 | 10:50 AM

46and2

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I've not seen that (on a bike, though I know people have done it to cars for eons).

Most people buy: shorter shocks and/or lowering blocks, or shorter struts.

Jul 6, 2011 | 11:15 AM

bmxatv

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is this a joke because it sure sounds like one.......

tell your buddy to put the grinder down and sell his bike before he kills himself or someone else.

Jul 6, 2011 | 11:46 AM

moondog99

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I done it several years ago on a set of shocks and it does work but it is not safe because both shocks will not rebound the same and the ride will be harsher. I done it to lower a show bike back in the day but on the road it rode like crap. Tell your buddy to save up the money and buy a good set of shorter shocks he will not only be happier in the end ( no pun intended) but it would be a lot safer too.

Jul 6, 2011 | 12:09 PM

k&j eglide

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The spring works in conjunction with the gas cylinder portion of the shock. There is no way to alter the shock absorber portion length. Lastly, wound springs seat better with a flat face, which would be missing from a cut spring.