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Old 09-10-2020, 04:14 PM   #9
Kurt in NJ
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Default Re: Shock tester

I found that a unworn shock will near lock up in the rebound direction, but still moves in the compression direction with a closed needle valve with light oil, using the weight and timing different settings you can mark a couple settings and match operating times so they all match, some may take a 1/8 turn, other 1/4 turn to have same action
I found that lubricating the spring enabled tighter shock setting and better ride
It took taking apart at least 20 shocks to get 4 that could meet the service bulletins times without totally closing the needle valve
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