P1000 Is it possible to tighten shock spring load on FOX Shocks while on machine?

[SuperDutyJohn]

Title says it, is it humanly possible to tighten the FOX shock pre-load collars while still mounted to the machine? Maybe getting spring compressors and using a chisel?

 

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[Tramguage1]

Yes it can be done with unot jacked up off the ground and the correct spanner wrench( I used a pipe wrench). They are a PITA to do!

 

[elkaholic]

Yes, but I found it much easier and faster to do with the shocks off.

A good dousing with aeroKroil makes adjusting the suckers easier


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[Neohio]

Order a proper spanner wrench, clean the bodies well, like above, use a lube to help resist galling while adjusting.
CLEAN spotless threads are vital!

 

[hondabob]

I always jack it up to reduce the spring load.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I found it was a lot easier to pull the wheel off then the top shock mount loose. It gives you a lot more room to work.

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[JTW]

I found it was a lot easier to pull the wheel off then the top shock mount loose. It gives you a lot more room to work.

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Yup.. I leave the bottom attached and just pull the top. Works like a charm.