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Blks1l
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 03:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Any body out there running a Penske on an S3T and doing two up touring? I just got one of the 8981 shocks, and was debating on using it or just running the new Showa that was replaced under the recall.
Thanks
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Henrik
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 06:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have one on the S2T, and like it. I particularly like the length adjustability and have raised the rear a smidge.

I'd recommend checking what your spring rate is. Many Penske shocks were sold with not enough spring for the S2/3 models and heavier loads. I'm not entirely sure, but I believe I have either 650 lbs or 700 lbs spring in there. I do know that after fitting the spring, I was wishing I'd gone even heavier.

If you go with a heavier spring, get one of the flat roller bearings that Traxxion carries. It goes between the spring and the preload adjustment collar. Makes it a bit easier to adjust preload - not much, but every bit helps.

Henrik
(realizing I'm opening the door for all manner of gravity related jokes : ))
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 11:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Why did the gravity cross the road?
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Bomber
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 04:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

blk

you need to send that Penske away (to like, oh, I dunno, my garage) and use the showa for 2 up work -- I'll even trade ya for my showa, even up!

waddya say?

;-}
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Oldog
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 05:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Why did the gravity cross the road?
Because Vacuum was taking over?
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Blks1l
Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 09:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bomber I appreciate your offer, but I think I'm going to hang on it for now.
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Bomber
Posted on Friday, December 02, 2005 - 08:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Blk -- understood, sir, just tryin to help a Bueller out ;-}
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