[Silly Little Cars] 93' GO-4 REAR SHOCK

Thu Apr 3 16:12:08 PDT 2014

Mike et al,

This is a 1993 Go-4 Model P-35 (the name "Interceptor" does not appear
anywhere on the vehicle documents incl. a sales brochure.) I now have
several places that seem to have a replacement for this apparently
defective part that was discontinued (Shock #7041218-T3123.) But it  still
begs the question what just replacing it would change since it would be
completely depressed after install. Would seem more like a defective plan
than a part. I have tried to send a Google Drive Doc with pictures. Images
0028 thru 0032 show the shock sitting inside the upper and lower
installation brackets on the vehicle. The rest of the pix show the empty
brackets from different angles plus a couple of shots of the shock. If you
can't open them let me know and I'll figure another way to send.

Please look at the bottom bracket. I have this idea that I can cut it down
about 2 inches and drill a new hole lower. Then I can install a very nice
heavy duty car shock that would not be compressed. Does that make sense or
does anyone have a better idea?

 IMG_0028<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UxLzt_gIR-tRQRXFyDt_mqtjnZGGWd9eEdPvzQ7LCUs/edit?usp=drive_web>

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 IMG_0037.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8ezMGyLfypjbmktODZrN2dNZGM/edit?usp=drive_web>

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 IMG_0035.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8ezMGyLfypjWTEwclJFeHlKWXM/edit?usp=drive_web>

 IMG_0034.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8ezMGyLfypjeVFOR2twcG0xM0E/edit?usp=drive_web>

 IMG_0032.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8ezMGyLfypjMnpIdGl3ZmFwT0U/edit?usp=drive_web>

 IMG_0031.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8ezMGyLfypjY2p4TktjbGtkRE0/edit?usp=drive_web>

 IMG_0030.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8ezMGyLfypjOGlpWlZzREpTSGc/edit?usp=drive_web>

 IMG_0029.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8ezMGyLfypjdjROcEY2cHdKVEU/edit?usp=drive_web>

 IMG_0028.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8ezMGyLfypjMjBjN2JSakFJNUk/edit?usp=drive_web>

Bruce
brucemmoulton at gmail.com

On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 12:33 PM, <bugnut at windstream.net> wrote:

>   Bruce,
> What Model is your GO-4?
> Not just the year, but the model too.  Ex: P-35, BT-57, etc...
> The rear suspension setup your describing sound like that common on ATV's
> or softtail Harleys.
> A single shock centered on the swing arm back to the chassis. If that's
> the case then there most likely should be a spring on it to stop the shock
> from bottoming out (full compression).
> Pictures would help to get you the answers you need.
> Also, someone on here with the same model maybe willing to shed some light
> on the subject and take some pix of their setup.
> The shock could be the same, only your ride takes just one.
> I'd like to know the answer to this on too. Always wanting to learn about
> these things.
> Later,
> Mike
>
>  *From:* Bruce Moulton <brucemmoulton at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 03, 2014 1:39 PM
> *To:* Silly Little Email List<silly_little_cars at lists.sillylittlecars.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Silly Little Cars] 93' GO-4 REAR SHOCK
>
>  Thanks for the information. Is there a way I can search this list for
> the mentioned email? I guess my confusion is around the springs? There is
> no spring anywhere around this shock and if it has been removed I don't see
> how it would be possible to put one on. This single shock is mounted
> vertically, is inside the motor housing, is attached only to the frame and
> motor housing, is centered on the vehicle, is not part of a pair, and seems
> that it can only be mounted fully compressed and thus it remains fully
> compressed after mounting (it was fully compressed when I removed it.)
>
> That is my second confusion: Why is it always fully compressed? I keep
> thinking there is something wrong here but don't know what it is. Somehow I
> think the shocks referred to aren't the same as this shock that is not part
> of a pair.
>
>  Bruce
> brucemmoulton at gmail.com
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 3, 2014 at 5:22 AM, <bugnut at windstream.net> wrote:
>
>>   Bruce,
>> I was referring to the rear also.
>> There was and e-mail from a member here that explained it.
>> That's where I found out about the shocks. Found the number I ordered too
>> ( Brand: WSM   Part # 60-321 )
>> The different rated springs I found out about from local ATV repair
>> shops. They are aftermarket for the ATV quys that want more or less
>> stiffness in the rear for jumps or racing applications.
>> Hope this helps,
>> Mike
>>
>>  *From:* Bruce Moulton <brucemmoulton at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Thursday, April 03, 2014 2:07 AM
>>  *To:* Silly Little Email List<silly_little_cars at lists.sillylittlecars.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Silly Little Cars] 93' GO-4 REAR SHOCK
>>
>>   Thanks for the replies. I'm not referring to the motorcycle shocks on
>> the front wheel. This is a single small shock in the rear just behind the
>> engine. It seems to be used to dampen the the engine movement some from the
>> frame. In order to install inside the present clamps it must be completely
>> compressed then bolted in the compressed state. I can't make sense out of
>> why this would be be but I can't get a replacement shock as it is
>> discontinued and nothing else fits in the clamps. Even if I could it just
>> seems wrong to me. Why would a shock be mounted compressed?
>>
>>  Bruce
>>   brucemmoulton at gmail.com
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:13 PM, <bugnut at windstream.net> wrote:
>>
>>>   Bruce,
>>> Does the 93 have springs over the shocks?
>>> I know my 96 does.
>>> The replacement shock for it, I believe, is the same as a Polaris
>>> Sportsman 400L.
>>> I think the springs are available in different stiffness and are the
>>> same as the Polaris also.
>>> Of course 2 are required for the Go-4's. Oh, the shocks are adjustable
>>> too.
>>> My 96 is leaning to the right, so I'm going to replace both, springs
>>> maybe.
>>> Hope this helps,
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>  *From:* Bruce Moulton <brucemmoulton at gmail.com>
>>>  *Sent:* Wednesday, April 02, 2014 7:05 PM
>>> *To:* silly_little_cars at lists.sillylittlecars.com
>>>  *Subject:* [Silly Little Cars] 93' GO-4 REAR SHOCK
>>>
>>>  I noticed the rear shock in the engine compartment on my 93' was fully
>>> compressed so I took it out to replace. Of course it is not made anymore
>>> but in trying to figure it out the shock itself seems fine but is fully
>>> compressed when on the vehicle no matter if it were new or not! It would
>>> seem like it would not work or do anything if installed in compressed
>>> state. Does anybody know why? What would happen if I cut the bottom clamp
>>> down a bit, drilled a new hole, and installed a different shock than the
>>> original that was not compressed after install?
>>>
>>> Bruce1804
>>> brucemmoulton at gmail.com
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