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Sorry, probably been posted 100+ times...
I currently have a 2017 200x57 Cane Creek DB Inline CS rear shock, giving 150mm travel (super complicated shock!? IMO). I've ordered and want to fit a new Fox Float 190x51 reducing the rear travel to 130mm and moving the frame pivot point. Both were options (Trail/Enduro) at sale.
I've never changed shock brands, I've only ever had this DB and numerous Rockshox Monarch on other my other bikes (I've been a Specialized wh0re until recently).
I can easily remove the bushings etc but I'm curious, if eyelets etc are all universal (Frame specific?) and can I just swap my current bushing fittings (which have no play or obvious wear) to the Fox shock or do I need to order a new kit? The Fox isn't here yet, so I can't tell just yet.
Cheers!
Assuming you actually mean the bushing and not the mounting hardware, the CC ones are a different external diameter as I found out a while ago when I came to replace some on a DB Air. Although it was an older one and I think that the newer ones might be the same as Fox / RS now, but not 100% certain on that.
I think the inline uses the same standard bushes as it's competitors, the dbair/dbcoil non inline uses different outer diameter bushes.
Your new shock should come with bushes already installed and the mounting hardware can be reused. So a direct swap
Thanks gents! I appreciate the replies... gives me a little hope.
Swapped my DB Inline CS for a new Fox Float, didn't need to remove any hardware. Came installed OEM from Wiggle and was all the same size as my 2017 CC. Used a vernier caliper to confirm.