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 Some help with ride height (currently 1,529 views) |
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| Posted on: May 8th, 2020, 10:35:35 |
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Hi-Los and Adjusta-Rides replace the trumpets so you can go back if necessary. As I recall you're only meant to cut 1/8" off the trumpets. If you need to increase the height again then add a washer. The big advantage with adjustable rear suspension is that you can wind it up if you have a heavy load e.g. going camping with your partner.
You'll need a compression tool for the front cones. The rear trumpets and cones should come out when you take the dampers off. Getting them apart is another story! |
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| Simon Robinson |
| Posted on: May 8th, 2020, 10:36:53 |
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You will still need to use the compression tool to remove the cones. If as expected they are in need of replacement, everything you should need will be available from Minispares.
If you're a member of MMOC, let them know and you'll get a 5% discount on everything. Soon adds up when you have lots to order! |
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| Posted on: May 8th, 2020, 10:42:27 |
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| Come to think of it, I've had a top arm, knuckle joint, trumpet and cone come out together, after removing the top arm shaft and bottom bump stop, and with a bit of pursuasion. |
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| Matt_Master |
| Posted on: May 8th, 2020, 11:29:24 |
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Brilliant. So I think I'm piecing it together. Replace the presumably shot old rubber cones with new ones. Then install Hi-Los instead of the trumpets. (Tell me if I'm wrong!)
And thanks again everyone.
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| Neil KilBane |
| Posted on: May 8th, 2020, 11:58:28 |
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Add a set of knuckle joints to the list too while you are at it.
Just be aware that old trumpets have a habit of welding themselves to the rubber cones and can be a real pain to extract.
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| John Dickens |
| Posted on: May 9th, 2020, 10:09:00 |
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| Matt_Master |
| Posted on: May 9th, 2020, 10:13:54 |
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| Hi John. Crikey, how much of the stock set up would that enable be to ditch? Just the damping? Presumably I still the cones and Hi-Los? |
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| Neil KilBane |
| Posted on: May 9th, 2020, 21:17:43 |
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| no nee for any trumpet or rubber cone if you go coil over. |
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