[pete]

Originally Posted by turbofiat124

Actually we have been all over the fields and the turn buckle has yet to snap. However it does create a harsh ride and I'm still on the search for a stiffer shock.

I pulled one of the shocks of my parts ATV. I thought it was good. I sat on the bike and it barely compressed but when I bolted it onto the running bike, it bottomed out as soon as I sat on it.

My guess is the angle of the shock/spring has something to do with it. I don't know if that makes any sense or not.

turn buckles are intended for tension loading not compression...

try alliexspress for a shock..

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