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Teraflex Falcon suspension saggy, best route to fix?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by thehesher, Apr 30, 2022.

  1. Apr 30, 2022 at 8:23 AM
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    thehesher

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  2. Apr 30, 2022 at 10:39 AM
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    https://www.falconshocks.com/2004

    "Are Falcon shocks Rebuildable?
    Technically yes they are, but you have to send them to Falcon/Teraflex to make it happen, they do not offer seal replacement kits."

    Get them rebuilt and get new front springs!
     
  3. Apr 30, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    You do not have to send them to Teraflex to rebuild them. I and other shock rebuilders can service them now.
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2022 at 1:14 PM
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    :thumbsup::bowdown:
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2022 at 2:09 PM
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    what’s your cost for that after shipping and everything? i’m guessing it’s probably cheaper just to buy brand new shocks
     
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    Use the 2.5 coilover and smooth body for base costs and shipping will be to/from 80233.

    https://www.303shockservices.com/
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2022 at 5:03 PM
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    Switch to dobinsons with the proper springs for the bumper weight your going to get good to go.
     
  8. Apr 30, 2022 at 6:14 PM
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    I would highly recommend to have them rebuilt if you can Ford the down time, by Tim as they will be a better rise than new and a lot cheaper than buy new of the same quality.
    Either buy new front coil springs Or make the coils sit higher on the bodylines, if they can, to bring the front up level with the unloaded rear.
     
  9. Apr 30, 2022 at 6:24 PM
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    The Falcon shock uses the stock spring with three circlip positions to achieve 0-2.25". You can take it to any local shop with a spring compressor and have them move the circlip to the highest position to get more lift in the front. This will be the fastest and least expensive solution.
     
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  10. May 3, 2022 at 2:31 PM
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    Do you have to get the spring compressed to change those? Mine is on the lowest setting so that's a great idea to try first. I'm guessing there's no way to realistically do it at home without special equipment?
     
  11. May 3, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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    You have to remove the top hat and coil spring to adjust the circlip. The Falcon coilover disassembles like Bilstein 6112 and OMEs, so you can use the same in-vehicle method:

     

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