[kail]

I'm thinking about getting a Vp free this winter, and I'm wondering if my 8.5" x 2.5" Avalanche will transfer over. Thanks for your info.

 

[vitox]

youll probably have to remove the shaft spacer and put in a smaller one, thats all.

 

[ChrisKring]

The VP Free uses a 8.75 x 2.75"

 

[Mustang85]

The VP Free uses a 8.75 x 2.75"

So...Just because the Avy is smaller doesnt mean he cant use it.

The only thing is he looses .7in of travel.

PM me and ill measure the width of the shock mounts on my vp free if your interested in that.

 

[vitox]

So...Just because the Avy is smaller doesnt mean he cant use it.

The only thing is he looses .7in of travel.

PM me and ill measure the width of the shock mounts on my vp free if your interested in that.

normally, craig specs that size shock with a 1/2" spacer between the valve assembly, and the seal head.

removing this spacer gets you a 9" / 3" shock, and putting a 1/4" spacer in there gets you the required 8,75" / 2,75" shock.

since you would want a new valving anyway, be sure to ask craig about the shim stack and the new 1/4" spacer, with that you can go to a moto shop and have them revalve and resize it to the new size, it doest represent a bigger mechanical challenge than a regular oil change btw.