I've got a 2004 K2 lithium 4.0 that's gonna be needing a new rear shock here soon. I'm trying to decide between the Fox Float or Fox Van R. Any suggestions on which one would be better?
Rear Shock Replacement
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what shock is on there now?
make sure you get the right sized shock, and correct mounting hardware as well.
make sure you get the right sized shock, and correct mounting hardware as well.
manitou swinger 4way. Its 7.875x2.0. The weird part about the shock is that the upper chamber was the one that blew out and not the lower chamber. So I'm fine on the downhill just not the uphill.
Sounds like a rebuild to me. Those things are fairly simple, and I'm sure you can find a kit online somewhere.
i'm with golgi here, the swinger's are SUPER easy to work on. its basically the same design as a progressive 5th element.
Ok thanks guys! I really appreciate the help. But, do you consider the swinger worth the money to rebuild though? Is it going to be solid enough once its rebuilt or is it going to be a complete waste of money like my manitou forks were?
I just don't wanna get burned again by my LBS on the rebuild like I did with those forks. After spending $100 to have them rebuilt, I ended up just trashing them and buying brand new shocks. I just don't want that to happen again.
I just don't wanna get burned again by my LBS on the rebuild like I did with those forks. After spending $100 to have them rebuilt, I ended up just trashing them and buying brand new shocks. I just don't want that to happen again.
Private message jimmydean, he has both and can tell you wich one he rides now
I am super happy with my Push Rock Shock Monarch.
http://www.pushindustries.com/2009/index.php?menu_id=97&Xtype=content&title=PUSH Tuned MTB Shocks
http://www.pushindustries.com/2009/index.php?menu_id=97&Xtype=content&title=PUSH Tuned MTB Shocks
I've heard very good things about that shock actualy.
Yea, it is sweet. They take the time to talk with you to figure out your riding style and tune the shock accordingly.
oh I know Push is good. I was referring to the Monarch. Rumor has it some of the push guys prefer it to the fox air offerings.
I am loving my non-PUSHd Monarch RT3 that I put on my Gamjam....
But, in this case, I'd go rebuild on your shock.
But, in this case, I'd go rebuild on your shock.
K, thanks guys for all your help.