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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 20, 2013, 20:23:36 PM

  This is a winter project so it might be a couple months before I get started, unless we get that wicked long winter they are calling for. The caterpillars have a thick covering already so it is coming.
But Rob not an issue I'll keep you informed about all the things I have been doing.
One of the guys I talked to during my research also talked about building the shock to a custom weight and type and he thinks it can be done but he still needs a picture of the shock, so that is the deal at the present time......

Have to type slow for the guys in KS.

Posted by Nanook
 - August 20, 2013, 20:08:30 PM

Keep me posted, i'm in the same boat. I was thinking of ordering a replacement spring from progressive that could handle my 285lbs, I got a list of their spring and a recommandation of someone of my weight, but not sure if the progressive spring would fit on the oem. If you remove your shock, please tell me the outside and inside dimension of the coil, the number of coil, the compressed dimension and uncompressed if possible.
Thanks!
Rob

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 20, 2013, 08:27:17 AM

   ok I am due to replace / repair / rebuild my rear shock. I have been talking to a few members about the progressive  456, and even looked on e bay for them and the price with all the shipping customs and duties is going to run me in the area of $550 to $600. Then some one suggested to have it rebuilt, so I found 3 places in Ontario that do such work. Most is on snow machines and dirt bikes or ATV's. The one dude I chatted with was pretty honest and said he does not know half of what the shocks are off of he just rebuilds them.  All three want pictures of the shock once it is off the bike, and they can then let me know if it is rebuild able. 2 of the three said it would be cheaper then a new one. They both said they could make it a bit stiffer then the OME standard. Right now they are quoting $125.00 for labour and then parts on top of that. Once they have a picture they can firm up their price.
Anyone ever re build the shock or even know if it can be done? Just wondering if not then new shock it will be. Thanks.

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