This replacement spring cup is crafted for SLF short-shock assemblies and identified for use with BD7-2014 dampers. It gives a secure seat for the coil within short-stroke shock bodies and allows exact adjustment of spring seating height and preload without changing the shock shaft or spring retainer.
Fitment is routine if you service shocks regularly: open the damper, take off the old cup and spring, position the new cup on the shaft or lower housing according to your SLF short-shock configuration, then reassemble and confirm free movement. Keep the original seals and spacers to preserve oil containment and stroke characteristics.
When tuning, note that altering the cup primarily impacts spring seat position and the preload envelope rather than internal damping behavior. Incremental adjustments to cup position will affect ride height, initial engagement, and transient handling. After fitting, check for lateral play and revalidate preload and endstops on a short run.
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