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Morning all. I've just picked up a cheap frame for my 10 year old which needs a bit of TLC, the main one being the Fox air shock.
The shock itself looks to be in ok condition apart from a very dry looking wiper seal so the plan was to to a basic service on it and re-fit but I've removed it from the frame and even with no air in it, its almost rock solid (putting full weight on it will hardly move). I'm assuming a basic air can service isn't going to fix this?
If the shock is borked/needs a full service (£100+) then I could pick up a working, used shock for less, even a brand new cheapo DNM etc (it doesn't need to have all the bells and whistles). Daft question but if I bought a different shock (Rock Shox/DNM etc) then all the shock mounting hardware from the Fox thats on now swap over? I assume it will do as that'd be specific to the frame (apart from shock bushings?)?
Cheers,
Dave
Daft question but if I bought a different shock (Rock Shox/DNM etc) then all the shock mounting hardware from the Fox thats on now swap over? I assume it will do as that’d be specific to the frame (apart from shock bushings?)?
Possibly, but the mounting eyelets on shocks can be different widths, so you may need a different number/size of spacers.
Seen any reviews or user feedback on those DNM shocks?
I’ve removed it from the frame and even with no air in it, its almost rock solid (putting full weight on it will hardly move). I’m assuming a basic air can service isn’t going to fix this?
My first guess (because it's the easy one and potentially very bad to ignore) it's the valve is knackered. I'm assuming it sounded like it degassed but in any event, try again, with ideally compressing the shock as you do, then carefully remove the valve core slowly with a cloth etc over it and definitely not your face...
You might be pleasantly surprised what you can do with a quick home service, once it's apart it might be something very obvious though potentially needs new seals, ifp etc which will set you back as much as a cheap shock.
Most eyelets are the same sizes these days so pretty much anything is likely to fit the same hardware but you'll want new bushes.
Cheers both. Think I'll try the bits you've suggested dangeourbrain and see if its something obvious / think I can get away with a basic service and if not, I might just get it sent off for a full service...
I might just get it sent off for a full service…
If its ten years old and not a home service job I'd (personally) cut my losses, stick it on ebay spares and repair and buy a new/2nd hand one. A service will almost undoubtedly cost as much or more than a 2nd hand 2year old replacement.
If its ten years old
Its more than that - its for my ten year old 😀 The frame itself is probably 12/13 years old at a guess and I've no idea if the shock has ever been serviced...
Theres a few options on eBay at the minute... may just get one of those. Normally I wouldn't be too bothered but the fact its basically jammed solid has set alarm bells ringing!
Its more than that – its for my ten year old 😀
Keep it a few years then stick it back on when you think they deserve it...