Quick question

[slimjim2525]

Can torsion springs wear out?

 

[jonlafon1]

Never seen it myself.. But never used a set past 12K. I suppose bad steel could fade?
How many miles on them?
Typically its the rear shock and or center shock IMO

 

[slimjim2525]

Never seen it myself.. But never used a set past 12K. I suppose bad steel could fade?
How many miles on them?
Typically its the rear shock and or center shock IMO

15K on the sled. The shock is brand new this year. Just doesn't seem to have the rebound it used to. I suppose it could be the shock, or just my imagination.

 

[Fords4life]

Can torsion springs wear out?

Short answer is yes, all springs can take a "set", which is loose free height, when a spring takes a set...it loses some tension.

 

[jonlafon1]

15K on the sled. The shock is brand new this year. Just doesn't seem to have the rebound it used to. I suppose it could be the shock, or just my imagination.

Brand new shocks are not always "brand new" Not saying this is the case.. But some shocks may site for a long time on shelfs and or the shock had a bad seal from new? Possibility's. O shock rebuild is cheaper then a set of torsions? Im not saying it is either but I would start with a refresh, thats just me

 

[DranttelSS]

Short answer is yes, all springs can take a "set", which is loose free height, when a spring takes a set...it loses some tension.

This

 

[Sledroll]

Brand new shocks are not always "brand new" Not saying this is the case.. But some shocks may site for a long time on shelfs and or the shock had a bad seal from new? Possibility's. O shock rebuild is cheaper then a set of torsions? Im not saying it is either but I would start with a refresh, thats just me

I twice thought it was my springs and turned out the nitrogen had leaked out !
I agree , get the shocks done and then look at the springs .
The springs should be ok or rebendable , unless you have been riding a lot with discharged shocks .

 

[maim]

get the shocks serviced 1st before considering replacing torsion springs. i have 17000 mi on a set of torsion springs. rides like crap when shocks loose their nitrogen around the 3500 mi mark. i get them re done every couple of seasons as i usually average about 2000 mi a season.

 

[jonlafon1]

I always turn my springs to loosest setting over summer, and OR unspring them completely

 

[Racy2]

I had to get my 2022 SRX rear shock rebuilt after just a couple months. There was very little rebound left in it. Made a huge difference for me.