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Karl_skewes
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Re: ra28/xt130 camber adjuster/ shocks/springs Thu, 29 August 2002 22:54 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Okay, check the link in my signature for some shock comparisons on the GD website.

You can buy replacement struts or inserts.

Koni AE92 (red) that I bought, are the same Outside Diameter as the Corona shock, so no problems there.

They are 60mm shorter body, so I spaced them up with 60mm aluminium spacers, cos I can't afford coilover right now, I'm doing mine in steps.

They have 40mm shorter stroke... So you can go much lower and still be captive. Of course this stroke reduces the amount of rebound/extension of your springs...

The top of the shock is supplied with a 22mm nut, which is too big to be done up in the Corona strut top, I just used the 19mm OEM nut that came with the Corona struts, thread seems fine.


Apart from the spacers, fitting these shocks is just like fitting any other inserts. check the link in my signature for a writeup on how I did it..... Garage Dori are hardout Razz

Karl
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Read Message   ra28/xt130 camber adjuster/ shocks/springs TurboRA28Wed, 28 August 2002 00:54
Read Message   Re: ra28/xt130 camber adjuster/ shocks/springs mrshinWed, 28 August 2002 04:59
Read Message   Re: ra28/xt130 camber adjuster/ shocks/springs Karl_skewesThu, 29 August 2002 11:03
Read Message   Re: ra28/xt130 camber adjuster/ shocks/springs dorikinThu, 29 August 2002 15:52
Read Message   Re: ra28/xt130 camber adjuster/ shocks/springs  Karl_skewesThu, 29 August 2002 22:54
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Read Message   Re: ra28/xt130 camber adjuster/ shocks/springs Karl_skewesFri, 30 August 2002 12:13
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