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Rear shock play
NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.
I ride a Trance X Advance 2012 with an RP23 shock that has now developed some play in the top mounting bolt. I suspect the 2000kms it's done has worn the silver things that insert into the eye of the shock and they need replacing. As you can probably tell by reading this I have no mechanical aptitude what so ever and have had to learn maintenance as I go. Anyone know the name of the parts I am referring to and where I can get replacements from? Also, do they need to be pressed in tight with a special tool or does the bolt tighten them up sufficiently?
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Easy to get for Fox shocks & buy a DIY MTB bushing tool to fix in 5 mins.
If you go OEM top mount. It will just keep doing the same. Every so often you'll need to replace it. Go to your LBS & get them to install the OEM kit which came with the Giants from 2013 onwards. Its like guaranteed for 10,000 hrs or something ridiculous.
I can't recall the name of it. Some of us got it from a German site. But don't waste your time with the alloy washers.
ok Maybe not 10.000 hrs but 10 times as long
http://www.bike-components.de/products/info/p323...
I don't recall what size. maybe when the Perth mob tune in. they can help you along a litte more.
Thanks guys, all sorted for $15 at LBS. the tool was $60 to purchase plus the part.