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Shock rebuild

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Hey guys,

I may be sending my Penske out for a rebuild / respring at some point in the near future. I know Traxxion is a "go-to" source for this service but does anyone have any other recommendations that I may want to consider?

Thanks!
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92 FZR600 - 3EN2 400 swingarm, Micron, DynoJet, Factory Pro, K&N, R6 shock, RT springs/emulators, R6 MC, Galfer, YZF calipers, Vortex, RK, YZF/R6 VR/R, Vortex, Zero Gravity

90 FZR400 - Sharkskinz, D&D, Sudco, DynoJet, Factory Pro, Ohlins, RT springs/emulators, JEM Machine, Woodcraft, NRC, Galfer, Vortex, RK, YZF/R6 VR/R, Vortex, Lockhart Phillips

89 FZR600 - Vance & Hines, DynoJet, Zero Gravity - sold in '91

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fzrbrandon wrote:Hey guys,

I may be sending my Penske out for a rebuild / respring at some point in the near future. I know Traxxion is a "go-to" source for this service but does anyone have any other recommendations that I may want to consider?

Thanks!
If your in the uk, brooke suspension is one to go to. Had a good chat with them over the phone before now. Very good at what they do

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Thanks Gizzard. Unfortunately, I'm over here on the other side of the pond.
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92 FZR600 - 3EN2 400 swingarm, Micron, DynoJet, Factory Pro, K&N, R6 shock, RT springs/emulators, R6 MC, Galfer, YZF calipers, Vortex, RK, YZF/R6 VR/R, Vortex, Zero Gravity

90 FZR400 - Sharkskinz, D&D, Sudco, DynoJet, Factory Pro, Ohlins, RT springs/emulators, JEM Machine, Woodcraft, NRC, Galfer, Vortex, RK, YZF/R6 VR/R, Vortex, Lockhart Phillips

89 FZR600 - Vance & Hines, DynoJet, Zero Gravity - sold in '91

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fzrbrandon wrote:Thanks Gizzard. Unfortunately, I'm over here on the other side of the pond.
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Ah im afraid i cant help you then buddy. What about race tech if thats the company, the do front spring, may be able to do rear shocks? You looking to get it refurbed?

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Not a problem. Thanks for the lead. It's actually a Penske shock and now that I think of it, I may be able to send it to them. I bought the shock used a while back and just want it gone through since I have no idea of it's history. While I'm at it, I'd like to get it sprung for my weight (have no idea what rate the current spring is). Also, I don't recall if it was Penske or Fox but one of the two (possibly both) will update the internals to the current standard. Nice little bonus.

Thanks again mate!
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92 FZR600 - 3EN2 400 swingarm, Micron, DynoJet, Factory Pro, K&N, R6 shock, RT springs/emulators, R6 MC, Galfer, YZF calipers, Vortex, RK, YZF/R6 VR/R, Vortex, Zero Gravity

90 FZR400 - Sharkskinz, D&D, Sudco, DynoJet, Factory Pro, Ohlins, RT springs/emulators, JEM Machine, Woodcraft, NRC, Galfer, Vortex, RK, YZF/R6 VR/R, Vortex, Lockhart Phillips

89 FZR600 - Vance & Hines, DynoJet, Zero Gravity - sold in '91

http://www.fzrbrandon.com

!!! 400 & 600 Parts For Sale !!! viewtopic.php?f=18&t=9971
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Had a guy in wisconsin rebuild my shock. It was called Ingram Motorsports, but really it was just a guy who worked out of his garage. Took him a bit to rebuild it, and you'd have to ship it to him, but i think he did a rebuild and a beefy new line for $80.

http://www.ingramshocks.com/
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zero9243 wrote:Had a guy in wisconsin rebuild my shock. It was called Ingram Motorsports, but really it was just a guy who worked out of his garage. Took him a bit to rebuild it, and you'd have to ship it to him, but i think he did a rebuild and a beefy new line for $80.

http://www.ingramshocks.com/
Thanks Zero. It was actually confirmed for me last night that it is indeed Penske who updates internals as part of the normal rebuild process. That said, I think I'll probably sent it to them.

:cheers:
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92 FZR600 - 3EN2 400 swingarm, Micron, DynoJet, Factory Pro, K&N, R6 shock, RT springs/emulators, R6 MC, Galfer, YZF calipers, Vortex, RK, YZF/R6 VR/R, Vortex, Zero Gravity

90 FZR400 - Sharkskinz, D&D, Sudco, DynoJet, Factory Pro, Ohlins, RT springs/emulators, JEM Machine, Woodcraft, NRC, Galfer, Vortex, RK, YZF/R6 VR/R, Vortex, Lockhart Phillips

89 FZR600 - Vance & Hines, DynoJet, Zero Gravity - sold in '91

http://www.fzrbrandon.com

!!! 400 & 600 Parts For Sale !!! viewtopic.php?f=18&t=9971
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