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STTICH
09-01-2006, 09:19 AM
Just need some defination or explanation to help me out ..

when somone says the suspension 'shaft' , which part of the suspension is it? :o

bennjamin
09-01-2006, 09:32 AM
i think that means the shock piston "shaft".



http://www.yourdictionary.com/images/ahd/jpg/A4shoabs.jpg

Shown as "C" in this diagram.

STTICH
09-01-2006, 09:35 AM
o i see.. isnt that call the 'stroke' or somthing?

can tat b damage while installation?

bennjamin
09-01-2006, 10:06 AM
the "stroke" is the length of the movement of the "Shaft".

The Shaft CAN be damaged during installation ~ if its marked / scarred in any way or if anything gets onto the shaft ~ it can enter the valving on the shock and damage it.