Front Shocks Straightened?

[ama009]

Has anyone ever tried straightening the front suspension tubes? Did it work? I have a pair that are not bent badly, but if I can straighten them and have them work well, It will be worth it. I figured I could use a vise to straighten them.

[atc007]

They will straighten just fine. Dirtcrasher on here does them. He's a pro. He's not too hard to find.

[pipeline triker]

i have done a bunch also. do not even try it in a vise. you will need a press. I made wood blocks that fit around the tubes to support it and then use a 1 inch piece of hard wood to push on so you do not damage the tube. i have done some all together with the springs and oil out and have done them with the tube removed. It is not hard just takes some time.

[ama009]

Thanks guys! got a press at work. I will try it that way.

[ama009]

MAN, I put those suckers on the press and the straightened right up!!!! :TrikesOwn:TrikesOwn

[rdlsz24]

Shop presses are sweet. I just used mine the other night to install bear bearings into the hub on my 110. Definately better than beating them in

Rob

[Dirtcrasher]

Check them with an indicator and make sure your within under .010 or the seals will leak after the bushings wear out.