Is my rear shock damaged beyond repair?
05-27-13, 12:03 PM
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Is my rear shock damaged beyond repair?
Hey guys, I just bough a used ~03 SC Heckler with a 5th Element coil-over rear shock, presumably the original but unsure, due to the last owner not being the original buyer. Felt way too squishy and when I took it to my LBS the shock wouldn't hold any air. Shock pump quickly dropped back to 0.
My question is should I get the shock rebuilt, or has it likely sustained so much damage from being ridden dead that I'm better off buying a whole new one?
I was doing a bit of research and would probs go for a fox DHX coil otherwise. Don't want anything too expensive. ~$350 on ebay. (is there a better place to look than ebay?)
My question is should I get the shock rebuilt, or has it likely sustained so much damage from being ridden dead that I'm better off buying a whole new one?
I was doing a bit of research and would probs go for a fox DHX coil otherwise. Don't want anything too expensive. ~$350 on ebay. (is there a better place to look than ebay?)
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The rebuild/replace decision depends on the actual condition. It could simply be a matter of replacing O-rings, or the shock may be toast, but there's no way we can tell via the internet, especially if you can't being right there.
See if the manufacturer offers a repair service, or visit one of their dealers and ask for an assessment and an estimate if repairable, then go from there.
BTW- if you do your own work, pull it apart, and if it looks OK order a rebuild kit.
See if the manufacturer offers a repair service, or visit one of their dealers and ask for an assessment and an estimate if repairable, then go from there.
BTW- if you do your own work, pull it apart, and if it looks OK order a rebuild kit.
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+1 on the O-rings.
Take it apart, if you're comfortable doing so, and take a few pics and someone here will be able to tell you what's wrong.
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Take it apart, if you're comfortable doing so, and take a few pics and someone here will be able to tell you what's wrong.
Josh
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Thanks a lot for the help guys. Unfortunately I moved out on my own not too long ago and as such have absolutely nothing in the way of tools. I was planning on sending the shock to Kyle at thebrokenbike dot com, since it's cheaper+faster than manufacturer, and he seems to be pretty well reviewed.
What are the tools required to pull apart the shock? Just hex keys / basic screwdrivers? I also don't know what to look for (if it looks okay) upon opening it up. I've never worked on suspension systems before.
I'll see if my roommates have any tools and then get back to you guys.
What are the tools required to pull apart the shock? Just hex keys / basic screwdrivers? I also don't know what to look for (if it looks okay) upon opening it up. I've never worked on suspension systems before.
I'll see if my roommates have any tools and then get back to you guys.
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