Rear shock spring on super rat

[Ed-de]

Hello, first time forum user.I am trying to get the springs off on the rear shocks on my super rat.I have the spring compressed but i can't see how the the spring come apart from the rest of the shock. I would appreciate some information. Thank you wooden shoe

[rtboone]

You didn't mention if you have the model 93 or 98 Rat.
If you have the chrome /steel body shocks: sorry, they can not be taken apart.
The aluminum body shocks from the 98 have a slot in the retention ring that slides out to remove the spring and service the shock.

Tom

[socalhodaka]

Yes they can be taken apart. You need to punch out the pin on the top eye of the shock, then compress the spring down enough to get a vise grip with rubber to protect the shaft and screw of the top eye.

[rtboone]

I stand corrected! I am always learning something new on this forum.
Thanks
Tom

[Bullfrog]

Though it is of note that after you drive out the pin and carefully unscrew the upper shock eye from the shock shaft . . . you know have the shock disassembled as far as it can be broken down. The shock bodies are not rebuildable.

Ed