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3boyswinter
04-02-2013, 05:22 PM
Question? Progressive springs for the front shocks, worth it?
jays375
04-02-2013, 05:50 PM
Definately better than the old originals.I just installed them and there is a definate improvement.Rebound is alot better.Haven't hit anything aggressive yet.Amazon was pretty reasonable,cheapest.
yaegerb
04-02-2013, 05:59 PM
x2, anytime I buy an ATC I switch out my springs to progressive and add Belray 20wt fork oil.
3boyswinter
04-03-2013, 08:40 PM
Good to hear. I was thinking it would be a good upgrade. Placed the order the other day. Picked up for $66.00 free shipping in tx. Should be here by Friday.

Some Pics from Riding last week @ TNT, SC :p

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3boyswinter
04-04-2013, 07:59 PM
Quick question. My progressive springs arrived today. Do I go by the manual and put in 9.8 US oz of fork oil or different amt?
yaegerb
04-04-2013, 09:56 PM
Go by the manual.
250rRoostmaster
04-05-2013, 09:50 AM
Definatly worth it! You will not be unhappy with progressive springs
350x'inNY
04-05-2013, 09:56 PM
I believe you need to add a spacer at the top for the 350X. 3" PVC?? Been awhile. I have them in both 350X's and my 250R too. I'm larger than the average rider, and love those springs! I actually found a rear spring for my 82R too but now have a Works shock to install on that!
Dirtcrasher
04-05-2013, 10:17 PM
^ Hmmm, I didn't think so but could be wrong.

Fresh oil/ better springs and the seals replaced is a great thing.

If you were "testing" and I'm no Jeremy McGrath but they collapse the front end and change the levels of oil such as 5"s or 6"s and so on and so forth.

It's kinda like jetting. One big PITA and once it's good enough, we call it perfect :D