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Need to stock up on some 12mm DU bushings for my Manitou swinger. Hula-hoop type don't seem to work (they develop play after one ride - loose in the shock eye), old fashined DU ones work for about 2 months. Neither BETD or TF list them on their websites.

Any ideas? Anyone got any?


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 2:40 pm
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I get mine from my local http://www.eriks.com/en/products-and-services/power-transmission/bearings/
Are you sure you aren't using 1/2" ones? as they are very similar.


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 2:48 pm
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Deffo 12mm, Manitou like to be special 🙄

I'll give them a try.


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 2:52 pm
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How foolish, of course - ebay 😳


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 3:05 pm
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Betd sell them i bought some a few weeks ago

http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk/items.asp?CategoryID=92&Name=Strong+Bushes


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 3:10 pm
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TF tuned do sell 12mm ones, I had abag of 10 from them couple of weeks ago.
Sounds very odd that they're only lasting such a short time though, are you sure that your mounting hardware isn't worn, or possibility of the frame being out of alignment?


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 3:17 pm
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This guy in the States is good
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12mm-DU-Bushing-Fits-Answer-Rock-Shox-X-Fusion_W0QQitemZ300303076018QQcmdZ

Even with the $ being stronger these days you still get 10 For £20 delivered
Mine arrived inside a week


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 3:25 pm
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I spoke to TF about the hula-hoop issue, as they'd just serviced the shock, fitted new heavy-duty mount kits and hula-hoop bushes. Literally one ride and the rear hula-hoop was loose in the shock eye, not on the mount axle. Apparently sometimes the shock eyes can be slightly oversized and TF recommended I used a DU type and put up with the faster wear time.

It's a single pivot frame and has a hard ('core) life.

Have now bought lots from a seller on the aforementioned online auction provider.


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 3:32 pm
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I followed snaps advice and asked at a local bear supplier, .60p each. The 12mm are more normal for them, the 1/2" weren't on the shelf (but can order them).


 
Posted : 22/04/2009 4:34 pm
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Simply Bearings stock ½" DU bushes if anyone needs 'em

http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p60276/08DU08+1/2+Inch+X+1/2+Inch+Bush/product_info.html


 
Posted : 23/04/2009 7:27 am

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