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Hi all,
Developed play last year in my shock so I swapped out the bushings and all was good. Started getting the same play/knocking/rattling on the rear end only. Swapped the bushings and the mounting hardware as it looked a little scored. Tightened everything back up and the knocking/play is still there.
Bike is a Santa Cruz Nomad.
So I'm wondering could it be the shock bolt?
Flip chip?
It's not frame bearings as the play can be completely isolated to the rear shock when you place a finger between the eyelet and lower link.
I'm at a loss here 🙁 TIA.
You need to work out the source of any play. I would use some PTFE tape stage by stage to identify the source of any movement, and go from there.
If the mounting hardware is compromised, I'd replace it straight way. Check the frame mount for any sign of ovalisation, as this is not good and could become a big problem. There is maybe a chance you could re-drill for 8mm rather than 6mm, if this is the size used, but you don't want to go there...
Thanks. It’s brand new hardware too which is why I’m stumped. The shock itself doesn’t appear to go direct to the frame on the rear. It’s just a bolt through the lower link/screwed in through the flip chip so not connected to the frame.
Is it defo the right hardware for your year of Nomad?
If you can feel movement, then you should be able to work out which interface is loose. Try a couple of wraps of PTFE tape on this interface and see if that takes the slack out.
I always carry a roll of PTFE tape in the toolkit when away on a trip from home as it can help tighten up any looseness in a shot bushing as a temporary measure.