penske shock

[CanDman]

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.... ......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  !!!!!!!! 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

[markmartin]

Penske Sport Shock  8900 series. 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.

[CanDman]

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...... 
Can D Date.......CHEERS  

[Pat Conlon]

......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...

[axiom-r]

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

[Travis398]

It depends what year FJ you have, The 1100's have smaller springs. I put a 900lb spring on and it is perfect.

[CanDman]

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

[markmartin]

......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...

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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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[CanDman]

well.......  ......we live and we learn ... ........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  !!!!  ....
Kev

[CanDman]

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............
Kev
PS.....Tim Bits........I will get you up to speed as far as the speedo mod goes.....