87-88 damping rods in 81-82 40mm forks

I have a set of 87 40mm damping rods with top out springs and primative valving. I want to try them in my 82 XC forks and was wondering if anyone has had any success doing this modification? If so any suggestions on setting them up and how did they work? Thanks in advance and yes...Huskys rule. Thanks. Mike

Yes & they work significantly better than earlier versions. Actually they're they factory copy of earlier ATK/Terry Cable/George Erl kits. You'll have to cut your existing for spring which increases the rate & play with spacers/fork oil height.