How do you remove a strut assembly?
Using a side mounted spring compressor, compress the spring and remove the top nut and retaining washer. Pull strut assembly out from the bottom of spring. Slide the new strut assembly up into the spring and reposition the top mount onto the spring in the same position that it was removed.
How much do rear struts cost?
A typical shock and strut replacement can set you back anywhere between $450 and $1,100 on parts and labor combined. An individual shock and strut assembly costs around $150 to $900, while estimated labor costs for replacing a shock and strut assembly can range anywhere from $150 to $300 per assembly.
How do you know if your rear shocks are going?
“The best method for measuring frame travel may be to remove the shock and measure the vertical travel at the rear axle, with the suspension linkage at the full shock length, and at the shock bottom-out length (original eye-to-eye minus manufacturers specified shock stroke).
Should I buy hardtail or full-suspension?
The brief answer is: Choose a full-suspension bike if you are willing to spend a bit more and you want to ride technical trails. On the other hand, choose a hardtail bike if you’re on a tighter budget and/or plan to spend most of your time on smoother trails.
What PSI should my rear suspension be?
The Fox website says the safe operating range is 50 to 300 PSI.
How much air should I put in my rear shocks?
For the rear shock, start at about half of your rider weight for air pressure. You will have to adjust from here, but you will want to achieve the proper SAG for your frame, as recommended by your frame manufacturer. Typically this is somewhere between 30-40% of overall travel.
How much air should I put in my shocks?
The proper pressure of an air shock should be between 35 and 75 PSI. If it is any lower than this, the shocks will need to be filled with air.
Do air shocks ride rough?
Registered. Most air shocks are heavy duty and do ride somewhat rough even without being aired up and will ride rougher with high air pressures. Re-arching can work well and a spring shop should be able to tell you if your springs are worth working on.
Can you run air shocks without air?
Without any air in the shock, it should just work as a regular shock. The air bladder and the dampening section are totally separate.
How much weight can air shocks hold?
can carry 2,000 lbs. of gear, passengers, etc. Putting in an air shock does not increase you GVWR. This is because the vehicle, its component and systems (tires, brake system, bearings, transmission system) are only designed to handle the listed GVWR.
How long should air shocks last?
As a rule of thumb, though, you should probably expect to replace your shocks every 50,000 miles. Signs that your shocks may need to be replaced include: Poor ride quality (bouncing, slamming, or a feeling of “rolling”)
Are air shocks better than regular shocks?
Air shocks are typically lighter, more easily tuneable (being able to change their spring load via a shock pump, rather than a new coil spring), and work well with virtually any suspension linkage. Modern air shocks are highly tuneable, comparatively inexpensive, and robust.