Monoshock adjustment question...can this be fixed?

[gzuzfrk]

Like many others, the adjustment cable on the suspension of my 09 Vector GT came apart. I was actually able to reassemble it though and reattach it. I noticed though during the process that the piece in the shock that the cable goes into turns very hard. Couldn't turn it by just putting a #1 Robertson bit in there. Had to actually put the bit in a ratchet and turn it that way. Once I put the cable back in and tried the adjuster I can hear the cable spinning around in the shock but not adjusting it. I was afraid that was going to be the case. I don't think a new cable is the answer. Is there a way to lube whatever turns in there to loosen it up? I know I can set it and forget it using the ratchet but kind of wanted to try having the adjustability first.

 

[BigDogrx1]

Might need to have shock rebuilt?
Most have done away with R/A cable.
Just rotate shock 180deg so you can adjust easy, Travis a barn of parts has made a little key for adjusting them easy.
But it should adjust without binding up.

 

[MrSled]

I went to the Kit from Travis. I have ripped mine out every year... they suck.

 

[gzuzfrk]

I went to the Kit from Travis. I have ripped mine out every year... they suck.

Is that the hand adjuster from Barn of Parts? Does the shock need to be fully removed to rotate it or can I just unbolt the one end and twist?

 

[MrSled]

Is that the hand adjuster from Barn of Parts? Does the shock need to be fully removed to rotate it or can I just unbolt the one end and twist?

Yes and yes, I have done this like that. I had to remove he rear transfer bolt then it was quite easy to drop that end lower then the front arm to get a screw drive in the bolt hole of the shock eye to allow me to spin that end 180.

 

[gzuzfrk]

Thanks MrSled! I will have to give this a try.

 

[MrSled]

Thanks MrSled! I will have to give this a try.

Your welcome!