05-08-2022, 02:27 PM | #1 |
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How are you removing the spring perch?
Looking to tackle a KW HAS install in the home garage here at some point and wondering how you DIY'ers are removing the spring perch from the front shocks. I've seen a few videos where shops are using a press, and also saw one where somebody tapped it loose with a mallet. What's worked best for you? Are they a pain to get off? Any tricks? TIS shock replacement procedure doesn't mention a method, looks like it might come pre-installed with the shock.
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05-08-2022, 09:52 PM | #2 |
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Using a mallet works. Just tap it on each side.
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05-09-2022, 08:47 AM | #3 |
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Rubber mallet is do-able, just be careful on the alignment of the perch and super careful since your shock is aluminum body.
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05-11-2022, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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the damper when unloaded has enough slack to loosen the perch, but you may have trouble seating the top nut again...When I put in camber plates, the shop used a spring compressor, which mostly just made it easier to work on as everything is stationary and held upright.
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