Imported a pair of supposedly good used 1600 series progressive rear shocks for my Aspy recently, but could hear a rattle in one so stripped it down.
As you can see in the pic the larger of the 2 springs has broken.
I've tried emailing progressive suspension but no reply, so does anyone have any ideas where I can get a new spring for these?
I should be able to obtain seals & the rubber eye bushes from local bearing stockists in the UK but the spring is going to be awkward, so guess it'll be another import job.
Sorry I just saw your in the UK. But that 1877 # maybe toll free. How about a good machine shop to make you one. Or reweld that one and re temper? i dont know just trying to think outside the box for ya.
Seeing as they didn't answer my email I don't think they do want my hard earned £££
Is the spring in the original Honda air shock the same as in the Progressives? There are plenty of cheap original shocks in the UK I could cannibalise.
Thats right you all use pounds. i should have remembered that. I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall for 5 yrs. And my X married for 17 yrs. was from Norwich.
I dont think the stock springs are the same, maybe,I doubt it, could be. If you measure the spring length,number of coils,diameter of the steel. If they were close or you found some close, change both of them.
I'd try to locate a custom spring maker, I've heard of people doing that for custom Hot Rods. Good luck with Progressive, have the same shocks and after emails and telcons (and bugging them) they advised they have no rebuild ability for those shocks. Mine leak air when on center stand. Let us know how the seal search goes.
OK, I guess its time to ask the dumb question. Why use old shocks you cant get parts for that are old technology? Just because its says progressive, dont make it better that newer designs. There is a thing called metal fatigue. Where the metal gets old and brittle and just breaks. So dont be surprised if the other spring breaks some day. Just askin.
Theres an easy answer to that.
They were supposed to be in good usable condition.
When they turned up it was obvious they weren't, so I set about fixing them.
Its a long way to send them back over your way
By the way have you tried to see if there is a 'local' dealer? They may be of more help than the US people. The only way I had a response from them is the telephone, after being on hold about an hour. Per the warranty those springs are a lifetime replacement.
I only stripped them down as far as the damper cartridge, but hope these pics may be of help with your issue.
I'd guess you could put a spot of threadlock fluid on your damper rod threads & just screw them back in?
There isn't anyone in the UK willing to help sourcing a spring but if you do ever get to talk with Progressive again I'd appreciate it if you could ask them about supplying one, especially as from what you have told me they should have a lifetime warranty.
IF.. you (someone) would forward the height and OD of this 1633 GLA broken spring, I will have someone come up with a single piece unit to replace the combination of old springs.. pc
BTW... I'm a little surprised Progressive Suspension has not [already] done something like this.
pocketchange wrote: ↑Sun Apr 26, 2020 4:23 pm
IF.. you (someone) would forward the height and OD of this 1633 GLA broken spring, I will have someone come up with a single piece unit to replace the combination of old springs.. pc
BTW... I'm a little surprised Progressive Suspension has not [already] done something like this.
Hi, thanks for the reply.
I am writing for a friend of mine who does not speak english, byke currently can not be disassemble due to convid 19, too far away.
My fiend would be interested to buy the full set of springs , two small and two big, however he is also asking if it was possible to make only one spring out of the two currently on these shock absorber. Thanks
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