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Old 01-21-2012, 03:36 PM
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2000 trail boss strut!
i am trying to install my new strut that i just ordered but im not sure how to get it back on because the spring. any idea?
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Old 01-21-2012, 03:56 PM
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i am trying to install my new strut that i just ordered but im not sure how to get it back on because the spring. any idea?
Here is an easy way to compress the spring to get it on using ratchet straps
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:00 PM
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here is how I did mine using the above idea when I changed out my ball joints
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:03 PM
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thank you very much!
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:12 PM
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Hey BB, Youre welocme!
and you dont live in Manville RI do you?
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:21 PM
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no i live in NJ
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:26 PM
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okay so im still a little confused, i went out to my quad to check it out but right now i have the new strut off and ready to go on but the spring isnt really connected to anything so i cant use the straps. uhh i dont know
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:31 PM
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all you are trying to do is compress the spring itself, enough to get the top mounted then attach the ball joint then release the straps CAREFULLY!
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:34 PM
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yes i will be very carefull while doing it! and okay ill probably do it tomorrow. a little to cold out now
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Old 01-21-2012, 06:20 PM
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worked great! use the straps and it was easy! got my quad good! thanks so much
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