anyone have a less sketchy method to taking apart a stuck down float rear shock than just taking it apart? is there any way to release the air before disassembly? It has been pushed previously and I assume needs an air sleeve service.
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Only way I know of is to take it apart. You have to be careful 'cause the thing can blow off and hit you or go flying. Your assumption is correct...it needs new seals.
it shows a full rebuild and explains how to fix the stuck down thing to
awesome video - clearly he's serviced a few of these...
my question is -- how many people actually service their shock like this every "8 to 40 hours" or is that just Fox propoganda?
my question is -- how many people actually service their shock like this every "8 to 40 hours" or is that just Fox propoganda?
i though 8 hours a oil change and 40 the seals was for the 40 only, if im wrong then i think that is insane for something like a van r 36 that only has rebound dampening.
hey thanks a lot man, that is perfect. the rag through the eyelet seems like it should work great.
If you leave the shock on the bike it makes it easier too. Let all of the air out of the main chamber, then wrap a bunch of rags around the shock to protect it once it does pop off. Slowly unsrcrew the air chamber till it "pops". Once the air chamber is off you can remove the shock from the bike to finish the rebuild.
People who never ride.
is it pretty violent when it comes off? my lbs is closed today so im going to pick up the seal kit tomorrow and do it then.
it was freakin loud when it came apart. i was kinda worried about tearing out the last bit of thread when unscrewing the air sleeve but it appeared ok. i left the eyelet with the air sleeve connected to the frame and threaded part of an old towel through the other eyelet then tied it in a knot around the shock body so it was protected. very easy service to do, you just have to be really careful with your tools against the aluminum. i used a sharp knife to stab the seal though a real seal pick or dentist pick would be the tool for the job. I'd say i used up about 4cc of the 5cc float fluid, hope it wasnt too much.