Lowering dj3

[ebrider510]

i've heard of lowering dirt jams, dj1's, z1's etc..but can you lower a dj3? can anyone post decent instructions on how to do so. i don't mind having to fabricate something as long as i can get the materials at the hardware store. i really have no experience opening up and working on forks so enlighten me. i'm getting one super cheap off a friend and although it's not the nicest option, i actually dig the fork when set up right. i wouldn't mind lowering it to 80mm though.

[eaterofdog]

I just bought a 2007 DJ4 which is 80mm (OEM), so it should be possible.

[jeff da grom]

I have a 2007 dj3 running at about 75mm.... There is a tube inside which needs to be cut. If your local shop is able to lower the dj2/1 then they can lower the 3.

[ebrider510]

I have a 2007 dj3 running at about 75mm.... There is a tube inside which needs to be cut. If your local shop is able to lower the dj2/1 then they can lower the 3.

did you have a shop lower yours for you? my LBS isn't really into that sort of thing since very few people lower forks around here. if it is as simple as cutting a tube i could probably do it myself as long as i know what to cut and how to re install everything properly. which shop did this for you? i'd be interested in calling them to find out.

[A Grove]

2008's to the best of my knowledge CANNOT be lowered.. Correct me If i'm wrong?

[ebrider510]

2008's to the best of my knowledge CANNOT be lowered.. Correct me If i'm wrong?

this is an 06 or 07. i hope it can be but i'm not really trippin. i would prefer to lower it down to 80mm or so but if not i can still set it up stiff and deal with it. honestly after finding some somewhat abandoned trails today that are pretty rough but too tech to use a fully on, i think having a full 4" mite not be horrible. we'll see

[A Grove]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176616&highlight=lower+marzocchi

Just do it, you'll be happy with it in the end.

[ebrider510]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176616&highlight=lower+marzocchi

Just do it, you'll be happy with it in the end.

thanks, i remember seeing this a while back. my only concern is that is a dirt jam pro and mines a dj3. it's probably the same idea though, and it isn't complicated at all.

[A Grove]

No concern.. if you read that thread, you'll realize the DJ pro is the same as the dj3....

or shalt I say very miniscule differences.