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Removing a rear shock spring without special tools

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I took the springs off and starting getting the rust off. Then I thought I'd see if I could push the shock in with the spring off just to see if they are still good. Was able to push them all the way in and they wouldn't come out on their own...I had to pull them out. I guess I won't be using them after all.
 
Tech73 said:
I took the springs off and starting getting the rust off. Then I thought I'd see if I could push the shock in with the spring off just to see if they are still good. Was able to push them all the way in and they wouldn't come out on their own...I had to pull them out. I guess I won't be using them after all.
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When I get mine off, I'm going to try that and see. I don't think they are much good though.
 
Tech...that's the way a shock is supposed to work If they come OUT without any resistance that's when they are bad. The spring takes most of the UP pressure when you hit a bump or hole. The resistance coming out ( swing arm going toward the road again ) keeps it from bouncing the tire.
 
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