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JBM		#1 Posted : Friday, 17 November 2006 8:54:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 810 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		I have a VH 253 that is a bit floaty at 100 km/h on country highways. What can I do to make the front end a bit firmer without lowering the car? Are my shocks stuffed? James You only have to be in front at the end of the race.
		You only have to be in front at the end of the race.


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Guest		#2 Posted : Friday, 17 November 2006 10:16:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi James, New Strut inserts (front shocks) should definitely help. You should also be able to get heavy duty, standard height front springs if you want it firmer still. Cheers...Dave

JBM		#3 Posted : Sunday, 19 November 2006 12:56:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 810 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Ive been told tht theyre pretty simple to change so will give it a go. Thanks. James You only have to be in front at the end of the race.
		You only have to be in front at the end of the race.


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hq ss		#4 Posted : Sunday, 19 November 2006 2:17:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 671 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		The rears are easy. The fronts need to be done by someone that knows what they are doing.There is a lot of spring pressure behind that nut on top of the strut.


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Guest		#5 Posted : Sunday, 19 November 2006 11:38:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		If you get the strut inserts (rather than rebuilding the struts), IMHO, they are not THAT hard to change over. You do, however, NEED a pair of spring compressors. Cheers...Dave

JBM		#6 Posted : Sunday, 19 November 2006 8:03:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 810 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		I got out the manual last night and it said the strut assembly will come out with the spring but to change the insert the spring needs to be compressed. Will go to SuperCheap to check prices today on the compressors and gas inserts. Will also go to
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