Hi,
I have a 2006 yeti 575 and there is seems to be some play where the rear shock meets the dogbone link. There is no side to side play when wiggling the rear wheel, but if you lift the seat slightly you can feel something is loose. I've checked the bolts both ends of the dog bone and they are tight. I'm guessing it is the shock bush. Has anyone had a similar problem and can offer some advice?

Cheers,

Tim

Yes, it'll be the shock bushings, definitely
I bought some really cheap after advice on here, I'll have to look tomorrow for where I got them.

I've also created a doc on how to change the bearings, which will help if you wanna DIY.

Let me know and I'll email it to you.

Mine is doing the same. I would also be interested get a affordable replacement.

and Dez, sorry about the BS comment 🙂

This is an easy fix, the bush pressed into the eye of the shock wears so your LBS which should be able to replace the bush for you or you can buy the parts & tool here,

http://www.mojostore.co.uk/acatalog/Fox_Rear_Shock_Bushing_Kits.html

which is about £50 for parts & tool, or buy the bush & tool from

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fox-Shock-Bush-x-2-DU-Bushes-/110520047464?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item19bb821768

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fox-Shock-Bush-Removal-Tool-/110520047439?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item19bb82174f

just done the same and replaced the seals too
hope this helps.

They're just standard 08DU08 bushes

available at most bearing factors

ie
http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p60276/0808DU+1/2+Inch+X+1/2+Inch+Bush/product_info.html

Whilst we are on the subject, does anyone know if you can get the four bearings that sit inside the dogbone without buying the whole bearing kit? They are a weird metric-imperial combination.

Also to the OP, you will need the yeti tool to remove said bearings before you can replace the shock bush.

I think I found a bearing company that will sell the doggone bearings separately, will check

Tbh I think I have some spare ones- not needed after my 575 got nicked. Drop me an email (in profile)

bear in mind the doggone bearings are always a little notchy, mainly because of how they're clamped in the doggone but also because of uneven wear

(Forgot about this)

Ah, uplink has done the er, link for the cheap bushings for me 🙂 (not for sputnik though cos he offended me 😉 )

As far as the dogbone bearings, I hate to say this, but it might be worth contacting Kaesae? He sells the Yeti kit on Ebay.
Aside from that they look like custom bearings and I haven't managed to find them. (or read RicB's post above)

If anyone wants my instructions doc, its here:

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B-8Gg_amaxybZjA5MmQwYjYtNTEyZi00YmUzLWEyMDQtZjE4M2FiNWM1MWI0&hl=en

tftuned do shock bushings, i've ordered some and a tool, came to about 50 quid.

TF Tuned

Dave

I have the dogbone bearings I have a supplier who can get them,
will dig them out and get the number off the packs

Also as above worth checking the rose/ spherical type bearing on the shock as these tend to go more than the dog bearings,
TF stock them
dog bearings also tend to feel a little rough as normal

Thanks for the advice guys
Is is worth getting the fox bushing kit at £19.50 or just the DU bushes off ebay for £2.25? will i need new reducers that come in the fox kit?

Its the DU bushings that wear out, so just get the cheapy ones.