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How to replace rear shock spring

Kenneth Pang Chickenwingstew

Joined: Oct 2021

Posts: 1

Location: Sydney, Australia

#1

10-19-2021, 10:34 PM

How do I take the spring off my rear shock?

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ReapThaWhirlwind Bike Ninja

Joined: Mar 2020

Posts: 774

Location: Cleveland, OH

#2

10-29-2021, 01:03 AM

It unbolts from the bolted points.

You'll need a tool to hold it from each side.

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