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dcdoug 06-25-2010 01:06 PM
Best way to lock shock adjustment rings in place?
 
What is the best way to lock these adjustment rings in place? Is there any more elegant way to do it other than just getting another adjustment ring and using it as a jam nut? Seems like there should be some sort of locking pin.

I am not sure who makes these for the CSX cars, but I'm sure someone here does. The bottom of the front shock had #107094 if that helps.
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...d=3611&thumb=1 http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...d=3612&thumb=1

Thanks,
Doug

patrickt 06-25-2010 01:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug (Post 1060825)
What is the best way to lock these adjustment rings in place? Is there any more elegant way to do it other than just getting another adjustment ring and using it as a jam nut? Seems like there should be some sort of locking pin.
I can't see your pictures that well. Do you not have two rings on there now, like this?

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/spax001.jpg

FWB 06-25-2010 01:59 PM
it looks like you have the pin type spanner on yours doug. if you look at patricks he has two nuts to jam together which locks them. was there another pair of adjusting nuts that didn't get put on? if not i would call the shock manufacturer or the dealer and try to obtain a set, doesn't look like there would be any other way to lock them

dcdoug 06-25-2010 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1060828)
I can't see your pictures that well. Do you not have two rings on there now, like this?

http://208.255.159.239/spax001.jpg
No, only one ring. Otherwise I wouldn't be asking the question. :rolleyes:

dcdoug 06-25-2010 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FWB (Post 1060838)
it looks like you have the pin type spanner on yours doug. if you look at patricks he has two nuts to jam together which locks them. was there another pair of adjusting nuts that didn't get put on? if not i would call the shock manufacturer or the dealer and try to obtain a set, doesn't look like there would be any other way to lock them
OK, that's what I thought. Anyone know what these are (the stock set-up on the CSX cars)? I will also call me dealer to ask.

xlr8or 06-25-2010 02:35 PM
Do they not have a set screw?? It looks like there is a drilled hole in the ring where a set screw would lock it down.

elmariachi 06-25-2010 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by xlr8or (Post 1060847)
Do they not have a set screw?? It looks like there is a drilled hole in the ring where a set screw would lock it down.
Hard to imagine they'd use a set screw given te screw would have to seat itself into the threads on the shock.

jolsen42 06-25-2010 02:45 PM
It looks like they are PRO shocks. To lock them in place there are two small holes in the adjustment rings. After you've reached desired height, insert a piece of wire through one of these holes and wrap around the first coil of the spring, and the adjustment ring. Bring both ends together and twist tight. Cut off excess and bend out of the way. Hope that helps. John O

dcdoug 06-25-2010 03:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by xlr8or (Post 1060847)
Do they not have a set screw?? It looks like there is a drilled hole in the ring where a set screw would lock it down.
They are only partially drilled, don't go through and Elmariachi is right that they'd go into the threads.....

They must be for some sort of wrench if the rings ever seized (easy to turn by hand with the weight off them now).

Doug

dcdoug 06-25-2010 03:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jolsen42 (Post 1060851)
It looks like they are PRO shocks. To lock them in place there are two small holes in the adjustment rings. After you've reached desired height, insert a piece of wire through one of these holes and wrap around the first coil of the spring, and the adjustment ring. Bring both ends together and twist tight. Cut off excess and bend out of the way. Hope that helps. John O
That's what I'm looking for. I knew there had to be a way that this was designed to work. :D I will look more closely for the holes (and may be back if there aren't any....)

Thanks!

patrickt 06-25-2010 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dcdoug (Post 1060857)
That's what I'm looking for. I knew there had to be a way that this was designed to work. :D I will look more closely for the holes (and may be back if there aren't any....)

Thanks!
Uhhh, of course if you had a manual you could just flip to that page. But, nooooooooo....:CRY:

FWB 06-25-2010 04:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by xlr8or (Post 1060847)
Do they not have a set screw?? It looks like there is a drilled hole in the ring where a set screw would lock it down.

that hole is for the wrench, it takes a pin type spanner.

dcdoug 06-25-2010 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1060859)
Uhhh, of course if you had a manual you could just flip to that page. But, nooooooooo....:CRY:
Maybe you could make me one for my Bday. It's coming up. :D

twobjshelbys 06-25-2010 06:11 PM
I wonder if they are supposed to be retained with safety wire.

MOTORHEAD 06-25-2010 06:58 PM
Doug: set-up is same as my Kirkham, (I wonder why?) I'd post a pic, if I could, but can't. There should be a groove ( keyway) running vertically on the shock. Mine has 2 loops of heavy (.040 ) saftey wire looped through the groove, up over the bottom coil of the spring and adj ring, and twisted to the other end of the wire. Acts like a key in the keyway. Looking at your 2nd pic, I can just barely see the groove.
Ted

dcdoug 06-25-2010 08:02 PM
Thanks, that's helpful. I'll check it out this weekend. Motorhead you have a PM.


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