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Old 08-22-2007, 03:07 PM
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What is the most cost-effective way to ship both my forks and shock? I'd rather not purchase a gun case b/c of the expense. Can I get away w/ a shipping box for a guitar maybe? And what is the AVERAGE cost for shipping these together? Is UPS good? Trying to budget here...thanks.


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Old 08-22-2007, 04:39 PM
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I used a cardboard box and carved out some styrofoam blocks to let the suspension fit in very snugly. I've also used a wooden crate with the forks and shock well padded.
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Oh, and in the cardboard box I shipped from Washington to Texas for $50 via UPS.
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Old 08-22-2007, 05:30 PM
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I used a plastic gun case from wal-mart and stuffed extra foam in it.
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I used a $20 gun case and shipped it. No problems with UPSat all.
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Old 08-22-2007, 08:00 PM
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Where can I get a $20 gun case? Not even Wal Mart has those.
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Right here.....
http://www.academy.com/index.php?pag...347-02397-1502
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I just ship my cartridges and base valves, and shock without spring. Saves a lot. Of course, this is between you and your tuner. Some guys will only work with an entire component, so they have control over the final result.
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I used a 4' fluorescent lamp box with corner reinforcements and wrapped each fork leg in bubble wrap and then wrapped them both in an old quilt and stuffed them in the box. I put the shock in it's own box in bubble wrap and sealed it in a plastic bag so the leaking oil wouldn't get the UPS driver freaked out. Made it from Minnesota to the west coast and back without a ding. Buy insurance for the amount of replacements though - just in case.
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Buy insurance for the amount of replacements though - just in case.
Good point. What are good values to use?
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