Poll
Question:
spring weight
Option 1: spring
votes: 1
Option 2: weight
votes: 0
Harri Kari.......is the act of impaling ones self with a ceremonial Samaria sword..........seems when I bought my Penske racing shock I didn't read the label.... :mad:......500 lbs was not a strong enough spring for the Beast......so Pat (Felix of the CIA) has suggested that I poke around and confirm what spring weight everyone is using.......(1000-1200 lb coil springs ?).....and don't be shy.........laugh it up.....I feel like an idiot :wacko2: !!!!!!!! Pat is also thinking I will need to re valve the shock with the doubling of the spring weight. The model I bought was the 8983........thx....
Can D ass
Penske Sport Shock 8900 series. http://www.traxxion.com/penskesportshock.aspx (http://www.traxxion.com/penskesportshock.aspx)
1200 lb spring.
I'm 180lbs and filled out the Traxxion Dynamics information form for a having a 125 lb passenger about 20% of the time and about 10lbs average saddle bag weight. Intended use: Commuting and touring.
Mark thank you!!!seems that 8983 is pretty expensive........looks like I just need to pay 100 bucks for the right spring.........thats the best news I have had today.......next time I am in Bar Harbour I will take you out for taquilla and beer oh....can't forget the Lobster...... :nyam2:
Can D Date.......CHEERS :drinks:
Quote from: CanDman on September 15, 2011, 10:01:43 PM
......looks like I just need to pay 100 bucks for the right spring.........thats the best news I have had today.....:
Mark, is that what you are saying?
You can go from a 500lb spring to a 1200lb spring and not have to worry about re-valving the Penske shock? I missed that...
I am on a spring swapping deal right now with Penske- I send back the spring that is too light and they send me the next one up.... I am at 1200lbs now and waiting to receive a 1400lb spring. I am going to a higher rate spring to accommodate my modified R1 rear end.
You should call them- tell them you bought a shock and the spring is too light and request a swap for a higher rated spring.....
tim
It depends what year FJ you have, The 1100's have smaller springs. I put a 900lb spring on and it is perfect.
I am calling them this morning .......I will ask them what I should do.......I will follow up and let you know what they said .
Kev
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 15, 2011, 10:43:42 PM
Quote from: CanDman on September 15, 2011, 10:01:43 PM
......looks like I just need to pay 100 bucks for the right spring.........thats the best news I have had today.....:
Mark, is that what you are saying?
You can go from a 500lb spring to a 1200lb spring and not have to worry about re-valving the Penske shock? I missed that...
Nope, I missed that connection too.
I was just answering the request below and included the other information to show what data Traxxion Dynamics used to come up with designing my shock with a 1200lb spring. I'd be surprised if it didn't need to be re-valved. I'd be nice though...
Quote from: CanDman on September 15, 2011, 08:32:35 PM
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so Pat (Felix of the CIA) has suggested that I poke around and confirm what spring weight everyone is using.......(1000-1200 lb coil springs)?
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well....... :shok:......we live and we learn ... :wacko3:........I have sent the shock to Mike at Penske.....in good ole Reading PA. Gave him all my info and he will be sending it back with a 12-1400 lb spring along with a re-valve job. Thx for all your help and input...I really love you guys :cray:!!!! :praising:....
Kev
I am happy to report that I will be getting back my Penske 8983 shock tomorrow with a brand new 1200 lb spring along with a re-valve job.......then....it's just a few more hours and a few test runs....adjustments pending....but all in all should be finished the first stage of my Fantastic Journey .....will be posting photos by the weekend along with a list of credits............ :drinks:
Kev
PS.....Tim Bits........I will get you up to speed as far as the speedo mod goes.....