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Old 04-07-2017, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by antlockyer
Dear all, the shock lengths that are posted throughout this thread. Are they really end to end or center to center? If I build my shock to 57.5mm I can't get the spring retainer on!
I build mine to around 55mm. Sometimes, I need to back off the ball end to make room for the retainer. Very skinny wire cutters are good for this as they fit through the spring windings.
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