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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Rear shock damping adjustment dead

My rear shock rebound adjustment screw is jamed. I try with WD-40 but nothing seem to work! . What is the next step? Throw it away ...
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Mine was too, I hit it with WD, let it soak for about 20 min, then used the biggest screwdriver I had.. with that I was able to break it free.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Mine was at one point as well... if you have a screw driver bit that will fit into one of your sockets that will help alot... you'll get a ton more leverage.

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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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or if you have a large screwdriver and an adjustible wrench, put the adjustable wrench on the flat part of the screwdriver and push on the screwdriver with your hand/body weight while you turn with the adjustable wrench with the other hand and that usually will do the deal.
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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if its any consolation it doesn't really change anything anyway, very little difference in the damping adjustment that is in the noticeable range stock
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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Itching for more damping? Time for a Jamie D. rebuild.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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I lube the thing each day and I still not able to loosen up the adjustment... Is it possible to change the screw if I damage it? Next time I will try it I will force it to turn until something break or strip...
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by htwin
I lube the thing each day and I still not able to loosen up the adjustment... Is it possible to change the screw if I damage it? Next time I will try it I will force it to turn until something break or strip...

are you trying to turn both directions???? and:tap screwdriver end with hammer to losen as you turn and:
if you have a large screwdriver and an adjustible wrench, put the adjustable wrench on the flat part of the screwdriver and push on the screwdriver with your hand/body weight while you turn with the adjustable wrench with the other hand and that usually will do the deal.

and: heat with hair dryer

quit messing around and get that SOB losened

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Buy another for $10, and toss yours.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Make sure you are putting the screw driver on the appropriate part of the shock. I once tried to turn the screw on the other side of the shock body, not realizing at first that is was only a screw and had nothing to do with damping adjustment. If I remember correctly, the shock had been installed with the adjuster on the wrong side of the machine, and thus I was looking in the right place for it, but found the wrong slot.
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Woohoo!!!!
It finally come loose! I took the biggest screwrdiver bit with my biggest ratchet and turn it on both side. After a couple (many) twist it loosened up.

Thanks to everyone!
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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now go out and enjoy all that damping adjustability!! LOL
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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Yes I know this adjustment dosn't do much with the stock shock... Next year I will change or modify the shock unit. I will probably go with Stadium or Elka down here in Quebec. We will see!

Thanks!
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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some people on here have modified the stock one and changed the valving on them and reported good results. mgith be worth checking out - cheaper option.
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