Any ideas on adjusting my rear shocks without the use of a spanner wrench???
marcktomas · Registered Joined Mar 31, 2011 · 87 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Apr 2, 2011 Only show this user Any ideas on adjusting my rear shocks without the use of a spanner wrench???
Trickster · Registered Joined Aug 2, 2010 · 1,157 Posts #2 · Apr 2, 2011 Only show this user Sure, vise grips or linemans wrench with a cloth to protect the the shock surface will work. Been there done it.
Sure, vise grips or linemans wrench with a cloth to protect the the shock surface will work. Been there done it.
Shep · Registered Joined Aug 2, 2010 · 8,355 Posts #3 · Apr 2, 2011 Only show this user I use one of these, http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-tongue-and-groove-joint-pliers-set-43553.html
I use one of these, http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-tongue-and-groove-joint-pliers-set-43553.html
marcktomas · Registered Joined Mar 31, 2011 · 87 Posts Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 2, 2011 Only show this user Shep said: I use one of these, http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-tongue-and-groove-joint-pliers-set-43553.html Click to expand... AWESOME..thanks for the replies guys...
Shep said: I use one of these, http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-tongue-and-groove-joint-pliers-set-43553.html Click to expand... AWESOME..thanks for the replies guys...
Blindstitch · Super Moderator Joined Aug 2, 2010 · 13,450 Posts #5 · Apr 3, 2011 Only show this user Channel locks all the way. Using the centerstand makes it easier.
bearman1 · Registered Joined Aug 5, 2010 · 1,034 Posts #6 · Apr 3, 2011 Only show this user I use an air hose............Lol
Jayj · Registered Joined Feb 20, 2011 · 98 Posts #7 · Apr 3, 2011 Only show this user Hahaha bearman your funny
bearman1 · Registered Joined Aug 5, 2010 · 1,034 Posts #8 · Apr 3, 2011 Only show this user Ya, I try to put in a little "comic-relief" from time to time.
CXPHREAK · Super Moderator Joined Aug 11, 2010 · 24,224 Posts #9 · Apr 3, 2011 Only show this user You used to be able to pick up a suitable 'C' spanner from bicycle shops. I've been using one of these for 35 years.
You used to be able to pick up a suitable 'C' spanner from bicycle shops. I've been using one of these for 35 years.
CXSarnia · Registered Joined Aug 3, 2010 · 605 Posts #10 · Apr 3, 2011 Only show this user sknotrocket888 said: Any ideas on adjusting my rear shocks without the use of a spanner wrench??? Click to expand... Most 'bone yards' have a shelf of OEM tools somewhere. They would likely have the proper wrench available, for a buck or two.
sknotrocket888 said: Any ideas on adjusting my rear shocks without the use of a spanner wrench??? Click to expand... Most 'bone yards' have a shelf of OEM tools somewhere. They would likely have the proper wrench available, for a buck or two.