Question for Perch Adjustment people (Vendors included)

[Allied Offroad]

So all you guys who adjust them on the truck realise there is a set screw you need to loosen on the lower spring holder, right? You are dragging (read gouging) the set screw against the soft aluminum shock body. Just so you know.

 

[JuggNuttz]

So all you guys who adjust them on the truck realise there is a set screw you need to loosen on the lower spring holder, right? You are dragging (read gouging) the set screw against the soft aluminum shock body. Just so you know.

did not know that, never saw a mention of that. dually noted, and thank you kind sir!

 

[DieselD]

yeah that set screw is easy to get to once you get the spring compressed a bit

 

[Allied Offroad]

yeah that set screw is easy to get to once you get the spring compressed a bit

For sure, just making sure these guys know it, as I saw no mention in the statements. But it seems like a lot of hassle, I just think taking them out is easier.

 

[BigScott]

Hey jugg let us know if this method works

 

[Boss Hoss]

When I had mine done (top perch) the shock was removed and there was no damage at all. Just be careful because if you scratch them it will always be there. Took less than 2 hours to do mine and that included the alignment.

 

[ABNRAPTOR]

Any new updates or input here? I am thinking of doing mine tomorrow at the auto hobby shop and would like to cut the time and effort in half if this is a good way to go. If I can get the compressor on just enough to hold tension and ease the set screw out without ******** it up, then compress some more and reinstall on the middle perch... I'm gonna go for it. I'll definitely check those torques while I'm in there though!

 

[KaiserM715]

Any new updates or input here? I am thinking of doing mine tomorrow at the auto hobby shop and would like to cut the time and effort in half if this is a good way to go. If I can get the compressor on just enough to hold tension and ease the set screw out without ******** it up, then compress some more and reinstall on the middle perch... I'm gonna go for it. I'll definitely check those torques while I'm in there though!

This is the way that I did it on the truck:
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/perch-mod-shocks-truck-14082/