Swapping the spring on the rear shock

[Proxxon]

Hi,

I want to change out the rear spring on my stark.
Is it easy to do or do you need some special tools like some sort of spring clamp?

Thanks!

 

[AL_V]

No special tools needed, it is very easy, just loosen the 2 notched preload rings all the way, and it becomes obvious how to remove the spring seat. Like everything else, there are youtube videos.

 

[Proxxon]

No special tools needed, it is very easy, just loosen the 2 notched preload rings all the way, and it becomes obvious how to remove the spring seat. Like everything else, there are youtube videos.

Awesome, thanks.

Somebody told me I needed special tools (like a spring clamp or something).
But happy to know I can swap it myself.

 

[Erwin P]

I prefer such a clamp tool. Quite cheap on AliExpress. Used it myself.

 

[Suva]

Is it possible to unbolt the linkage and drop the spring out the bottom of the bike without removing the shock?

 

[Erwin P]

Probably yes, it's just 1000 times harder and a lott more work under very annoying angles.

 

[AL_V]

Is it possible to unbolt the linkage and drop the spring out the bottom of the bike without removing the shock?

Might be possible, but I wouldn't even try it...just remove it.

 

[Proxxon]

I swapped my rear spring last weekend without any extra tools.
Just removed the 2 bolts holding the rear shock, and removed the shock from the top. Pushing the subframe slightly to the left side you get a nice space to pass the shock.