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Shortening rear springs

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Scizor, Nov 4, 2010.

  1. Scizor

    Scizor Member

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    I would like to lower the rear end on my 82 by 2-3" but am not sure the best way to do this. I have been told everything from cutting the stock springs, to purchasing an aftermarket kit. What have others tried, and what should I look out for?
     
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    The safest way would be to just put shorter shocks on it. I dont think you should go past 2" though because of the driveshaft angle
     
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    A really descent set of used Suzuki Savage shocks could be $30 plus shipping. They are a little softer than our stock springs (not a lot). A set dropped my bike right at 2 1/2" in the rear...

    skillet
    BTW REALLY couldn't afford the aftermarket sets 8O
     
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    If you can find or make a spring compressor (I made my own) you just cut 1" off the top of the stock springs, which will drop the seat about 1-1/2- to 2" and rides very nice.
     
    PainterD, Nov 5, 2010
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    I did the same as PainterD, made a spring compressor and cut 1" of the coil. Worked fine and cost $0.
     
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    i own a 650 maxim and i lowered it like 5 inches. and all i used was square tubing in place of my shocks. so now its a ridge frame
     
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