[skatetokil]

So I'm thinking of picking one of these frames up. I was looking at the specs and it has a 9.0x2.75 shock on it, which is a wierd off size and I'd probably want to upgrade the metal r anyway.

anybody know if everything would clear with an 8.75x2.75 or a 9x3 shock? The extra travel might be nice for fr, but the real question is does anyone know what the angles would look like with the 8.75? might be a nice light dh rig if you could slacken everything up a bit. would be running a super t on it in all liklihood.

 

[ChrisKring]

You can get just about every aftermarket shock in a 9x2.75" size. That is the same size used by the Giant DH and GT DHi.

 

[go-ride.com]

We sold that model last year and that Metal shock felt very good on that bike. Plush and active is how I'd describe it. Unfortunately many of the "anti-bob" shocks feel choked and chunky.

As for shocks that I know of that are 9.0 x 2.75, you have Manitou, Progressive, and Marzocchi. The Fox DHX is not offered in a 9.0 x 2.75.

 

[skatetokil]

i dont doubt that i could find a shock, I'm really just interested in whether the mod is possible with that frame.

a 67 ha and a 15 inch bb (just guessing) with my fork sounds like no fun for going fast and cornering, and 7 inches aint much for hucking... the frame sort of splits the middle and with a new shock or 2 I'm hoping i can tweak for whatever i happen to be doing.

 

[alwaysbroncin19]

I've got an 05 with a 9 x 2.75 swinger 6-way rear shock and just as an experiment I grabbed my buddies 8.75 x 2.75 off of his bike and tested it out on mine. I didn't have the right bushings so I couldn't ride on it, but I stuck some bolts through and set it real light and it didn't look like it would even be a problem on a harsh bottom out situation. It rolled the bottom bracket down a bit too which was nice. I've got a breakout on mine and the geometry seemed fine for freeride, but I don't really mind the 9" shock either. Unless you really don't like the metel R and are looking to buy a new shock it's not worth the trouble IMO. By the way, the air shock seems like it would be a sweet upgrade, and I will do that when this shock takes a dump!

Anyone want to trade a once ridden 6-way for an airshock about the same size?

Good luck

 

[carbuncle]

Good luck dealing with IH if you ever need a part or have a warranty issue.

 

[Grizzle]

yeah, the IH customer service sucks. I have an 05' yakuza kamichu frame w/ floating brake and the 5th shock i will be selling, along with the headset and an 04' marzocchi shiver, custom race tuned. Let me know if your interested.