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[Closed] MTB Rockshox fork service: Hampshire

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Hi
I've been maintaining my Rockshox forks ... and had difficulties getting the dust wipers back. They don't push in by hand and keep going in squint, even with a tool. So I'm looking for someone in Hampshire who would be prepared to do it - and ideally show me where I'm going wrong!
Grateful for any suggestions ...


 
Posted : 22/09/2020 9:15 pm
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put them in the freezer and try again


 
Posted : 22/09/2020 9:18 pm
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Thanks for the fast reply ... should have said I've tried that! As well as spraying brake cleaner on it. They're Recon Gold/Solo Air. Cheers ...


 
Posted : 22/09/2020 10:04 pm
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Try one of the mobile guys...

Bikefixers spring to mind.


 
Posted : 22/09/2020 11:52 pm
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What tool are you using? Does it have a well fitting pilot?


 
Posted : 23/09/2020 8:02 am
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The Unior tools for suspension are very good, your not trying to put 36mm seals in 35mm stanchions?


 
Posted : 23/09/2020 8:40 am
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A guided seal driver is a lot easier to use than the old ones that are just a stepped tube.

Is it definitely the correct seal? Rockshox seals are normally easy to install, they are not as tight a Fox.

There are a few of sizes of RockShox 32mm seals with slightly different ODs from different 32mm fork models over the years.


 
Posted : 23/09/2020 10:04 am