KZ/GPZ mono shock hack was Budget Turbo Build

Once you get it where you think it needs to be use a ratchet tie down been rear wheel and rear loop on frame to bottem it out and see if it binds anyplace in between.

Great idea Wireman, thanks. I found out that the stock travel is about 4 inches on the GPZ shock and think it will be similar on any other I use so I will see what the angle looks like with that much travel. I have been trying to come up with some sort of adjustable top shock mount, maybe with 2 sets of mount locations. Have an idea.

Looking at the 3 pics are there any that look more "right" than the other?

Wayne

build these and you'll be able to adjust final height later



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turboguzzi wrote: build these and you'll be able to adjust final height later



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Those are way nice but far beyond my abilities. Really cool though. With those I would not have to redo my top mount!
Wayne

turboguzzi wrote: build these and you'll be able to adjust final height later



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Bingo!

You could pick up a piece of all thread and some sort of heim joints from tractor supply or someplace like that to make a quick/cheap adjustable strut for figuring locations as long as you know the compressed and free length of your shock.

wireman wrote: You could pick up a piece of all thread and some sort of heim joints from tractor supply or someplace like that to make a quick/cheap adjustable strut for figuring locations as long as you know the compressed and free length of your shock.

Thanks Wireman. I was out in the shop tonight looking at the arm in varous angles and watching chain tension and stuff. I think I have it figured out. We will see :whistle:
Wayne

Project is still moving along, not fast but moving! Decided to post links to questions I have asked about it on other parts of the forum.
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/569887-s...ame-helpideas-wanted

www.kzrider.com/forum/6-paint-a-bodywork...ne-lay-up-some-glass

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/569453-n...e-on-top-shock-mount

Hopefully get the sub frame done today. Trying to decide on length of tail/seat and height of. I am leaning towards raising the sub frame about an inch above stock. Pics are of it raised about where I am thinking. Not sure on length yet. I shortened the front 2 inchs,Could go another inch or two maybe.

Wayne

Awsome progress seems like yesterday I was cuttin that old rear assy apart

looks good so far .

keep us posted,

leon

531blackbanshee wrote: looks good so far .

keep us posted,

leon

I have to figure out away to do away with the hammer.
Wayne