Any detailed write-up or tips on removing the rear shock from a '21 Gade XRS w/r-motion X and QAS? Not looking to remove the entire skid, as I heard the rear shock can be removed w/skid installed. TIA!
Here are a few pics of my removal.
Remove four ASCS that hold the cover over the QA. and remove cover.
Remove the four ASCS with nyloc nuts that secure the plastic base mounting plate to the sled.
Do not loosen the Banjo Bolt on the hose. It's snug in there but it will slide out
Drill out the three Pop Rivets that hold the protective bash plate on the underside
Remove the adjuster knob.
Route the QA through the running board.
Using vise grips if needed to hold the rivet from spinning, drill out the remaining rivet that secures the hose.
Remove the shock mounting nuts.
Using a ratchet strap compress the suspension lightly if needed to remove shock bolts.
Remove shocks
Remember to completely loosen the torsion spring adjuster so you can get a socket or wrench on the upper rear shock bolt. Its tight in there. There is a little bracket there for the hose that needs to be removed as well
I used stainless Machine screws to reinstall the protective plates using locknuts and loc-tite
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