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Hi, hoping someone can help me find the correct service kit for my 31.6 150mm Ascend dropper.
Its the older type with 3 brass keys inside, the kits for 150 and longer droppers on chain reaction all have 5 smaller keys which I assume are from the newer version.
I'd heard the Pro Koryak post had the same internals, ordered a kit from ebay but that had plastic keys and smaller diameter bushings.
My post is getting sticky and slow to return so any assistance much appreciated.


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 7:27 pm
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njcisca,

Not good at link posting but this is the one that I bought. Unfortunately it is currently OOS but it might come back in.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-X-Ascend-Dropper-Cartridge-Service-Kit-Parts-Bushes-Seals-Upgrades/284098250955?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=585590344926&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l26

Dogsby


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 8:17 pm
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If you bought from CRC or Wiggle and it's less than two years old try and get it fixed or replaced under warranty.
I had an Ascend XL that developed excessive play due to worn keys and I got a full refund in vouchers as they didn't have stock at the time to replace it, I didn't even have to send my wobbly post back.


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 8:30 pm
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njcisca,

Not good at link posting but this is the one that I bought. Unfortunately it is currently OOS but it might come back in.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-X-Ascend-Dropper-Cartridge-Service-Kit-Parts-Bushes-Seals-Upgrades/284098250955?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=585590344926&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l26

Dogsby

Thanks Dogsby, did this one come with 3 keys or the 4 small ones? pic on ebay for the OOS kit looks like 4 keys which I don't think would fit mine.

If you bought from CRC or Wiggle and it’s less than two years old try and get it fixed or replaced under warranty.
I had an Ascend XL that developed excessive play due to worn keys and I got a full refund in vouchers as they didn’t have stock at the time to replace it, I didn’t even have to send my wobbly post back.

I bought the post used so no warranty unfortunately.


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 9:18 pm
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I used this kit on mine https://www.oneupcomponents.com/products/kit-dropper-rebuild-v1

If it's just sticking in it's travel and not gritty/dry as well you will probably get away with just changing the top split bushing like I did!

You can squirt grease (must be thin NLGI 2 or less) down the keyways and cycle it in (ghetto service). This will not solve any issues with excessive play!!!


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 10:00 pm
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I used this kit on mine https://www.oneupcomponents.com/products/kit-dropper-rebuild-v1

If it’s just sticking in it’s travel and not gritty/dry as well you will probably get away with just changing the top split bushing like I did!

You can squirt grease (must be thin NLGI 2 or less) down the keyways and cycle it in (ghetto service).

Brilliant ordered thanks! Yep reckon the top bushing is the culprit, having to regrease reguarly just to keep it moving.


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 10:12 pm
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You can get that bushing direct from Igus!


 
Posted : 28/02/2021 10:22 pm

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