Lowering my red 9

[Sittingonthedockofthe BAY]

Hi red9 on the front no bump stops yet no problems in the 2 yrs they have been on and the ride is smooth,just wanted to know which way to lower and is there a special tool to use,any tips most welcome.

 

[Joval]

A C-spanner ( http://www.red9design.com/type2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, bottom of page) is best but you can do it like this, it's easier off the bus -

Move the two collars down on the damper and tighten up.

 

[ant]

wire brush the threads before you crank it down and some wd40 would hurt either.

 

[Sittingonthedockofthe BAY]

Many thx guys so its clockwise to lower,looking at mine is is at standard height from when first fitted (was fitted when i brought the van) regards Rowan.

 

[Sittingonthedockofthe BAY]

Ok bit slow here there are two to unscrew,and there is somthing else to adjust for firmness of the ride ?? bare with me please lol.

 

[ant]

yup there's two so you can lock them together to stop it self lowering over time.

-With the van in the air, (axle stands)
-Clean your threads up
-Hold top one in position and undo the other
-Wind the bottom one down to desired drop
-Wind top on down too, and then twist/lock together
-Other side, job done

The adjustable dampening is a small knob that you fit a flat blade screw drive in to, its located at the bottom of the shocker just above the lower shock bushes. see below

 

[Sittingonthedockofthe BAY]

Ant your a gent and the simple English helped alot so much clearer many thx.

 

[Joval]

With the damping adjustment fully clockwise is the softest setting.