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NDMtnSledder · 09-09-2002, 05:30 PM

My rear shocks on my 00zr500 need to be rebuilt. *I was wondering how hard it is to do myself? *Are there any specialty tools I would need? *My other question is what is a normal price for rebuilding shocks?

mk2g60 · 09-09-2002, 06:00 PM

your better off having someone who is set up to build shocks do it, unless you want to spend the $600 to get all the tools to do it.thats about what it cost me to get set up.if you want to know how buy a cat performance manual it will tell you all you need to know.

SnoProG · 09-09-2002, 07:44 PM

mk2g60

Hey, would you please send me all the info on parts and any other items to rebuild ACT shocks. My bud and I are sick of paying the big bucks for this when we know we can do it. What I need is the parts name and *part numbers if you have it. Don't I need nitrogen as well. Email *me please. Really appreciate it.

Snopickle@aol.com

mk2g60 · 09-09-2002, 08:51 PM

you can get everything oem but unless you can get it at cost i wouldn't bother.just go to carverperformance.com you can get everything through them or HPE has most of the tools and some seal kits.i would go with the syn-tech blue seals, thats what i use and have had good luck with.you can get gas at your local welding supply shop they have several different size bottles depending how much $ you want to front.

phazerhater · 09-09-2002, 10:28 PM

I would suggest taking them to someone who knows how also. *I had my FOX shocks recharged and valved to my specs for around $200 or just under I believe. *Made a big difference in ride when set up to my weight and riding style over stock setup for shocks!

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NDMtnSledder · 09-09-2002, 10:35 PM

Phazerhater your not to far from me were did you take yours to. *My local dealer charges $30 a shock if removed from the skid but I don't think there real good with shocks.

phazerhater · 09-09-2002, 10:39 PM

I took mine to my local dealer, Forks Equipment here in Grand Forks. *I can get a number for you if you want to call and get a quote or something.

mk2g60 · 09-10-2002, 05:09 AM

just make sure your getting a complete rebuild for that $.sounds like just an oil change.i've cought dealers before doing that, but you can't tell unless you tear the shock down so most people have no idea.

ArTeeCat · 09-10-2002, 07:41 AM

I rebuilt them myself every year since 96. *If you have enough sleds or the money it is worth it. *You need a nitrogen tank, regulator, the needle filler to charge the shock, floating piston height tool, micrometer, shock holding blocks, some parts cleaner and shock oil. *Very easy to do and a must every year. *Any artic cat service manual walks you through it. * The procedure for all cats is the same except for the floating piston height.

NDMtnSledder · 09-10-2002, 08:56 PM

Phazerhater that would be great if you could get me that number. *I would like the idea of having them valved to my size and style.