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Alpha was the seller, JRI is the manufacturer.
No question in my mind, have them rebuilt : https://www.jrishocks.com/services/
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My Alpha shocks are leaking. Alpha is no longer in business?
Should I have them rebuilt or just replace them? I'm not an aggressive driver. I prefer a smooth ride. Recommended aftermarket shocks? Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G986U1 using Polaris Slingshot Forum mobile app
I just had mine rebuilt this past year. (JRI) before installing on Sling II
I had my jri sports converted to touring 2 seasons ago. Very happy with results. Not an aggressive rider.
My Alpha shocks are leaking. Alpha is no longer in business?
Should I have them rebuilt or just replace them? I'm not an aggressive driver. I prefer a smooth ride. Recommended aftermarket shocks? Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G986U1 using Polaris Slingshot Forum mobile app
Major problem for sending in for rebuild is having the Slingshot up on 'blocks' for the rebuild time. I've had my JRI rebuilt and very happy. (I did have my work done by my Slingshot dealer---Nielsen's in Lake Villa, IL) But the only work I do on mine in gas, clean and miles.
I had my wife’s rear Alpha shock rebuilt by JRI. Only took about a week and a half from taking it off to putting it back on. It blew at Maggie Valley and someone had a take-off rear shock that we put on to get back home. Now I have to pull her two front shocks to get them rebuilt. Weather will be bad for the next couple weeks so won’t be an issue. My shocks are JRIs and haven’t had any issues with them.
If anyone is going to JRI for repairs/rebuild call them first to get a shipping/work order number first.
jri usually takes 2 weeks and most of that is shipping time. At least from Maine.
I had jri sports then after 30k I had them rebuilt to jri touring. The ride with both are light years better then stock. My only complaint is, when hitting large bumps or pot holes the rear end BANGS very loudly. Don't know if it's on the drop or rebound but it's very annoying. Can this be eliminated if I went with DDM 3 way adjustable shocks or any other brand of adjustable shocks? Or is this just the nature of the beast?
I can tell you DDM 3 way adjustable shocks also made a huge difference. Prior I had that same "smack" it was like riding on wooden 4X4s. Dave includes recommend settings to suit riding terrain and riding styles at different levels for both the compression and rebound. Also shock preload. I do not have issues with bottoming out or banging. Love them!
I can tell you DDM 3 way adjustable shocks also made a huge difference. Prior I had that same "smack" it was like riding on wooden 4X4s. Dave includes recommend settings to suit riding terrain and riding styles at different levels for both the compression and rebound. Also shock preload. I do not have issues with bottoming out or banging. Love them!
I guess I'll have to try them. Purchase this off season if they have any specials over the holidays.
Has anyone used the DDM 3ways on a 2020+? Just curious about the difference since the shocks were upgraded on those models.
