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Opened up my Revs last night to have a clean and oil change, etc. Discovered quite alot of wear to the lower few inches of the air spring side stanchion. On further investigation discovered that the lower bushing in the fork lower on that side had come unseated and was residing up against the upper bushing. This obviously allowed the stanchion to wiggle about more than it should - hence the wear.
The stanchion wear is below the seal level, so I don't think will cause major issues, but I'm more concerned about why the lower busing would have moved and can it be reseated? And how?
These are 2010 revs I think, last of the sensibly named ones, but first of the power bulge versions. Dual air, 150mm.
Making enquiries about warranty, but because they were replacements, for replacements, for an original failure on an older model, I'm not 100% confident I'll get anywhere - so I need a contingency plan!
Any wisdom on the bushing issue will be much appreciated.
Cheers,
bigdonx.
Anyone??
I don't think it'll be a DIY job as the bushings are sized to the upper and lowers so needs somene who knows what theyre doing and has the tools.
I'd contact Fisher and see what they say. If it's a no then I'd either sell the internals on here (dibs), or pay TF for a new set of stanchions and a service (£80 service + £30 bushings + £220 uppers).
Wasnt there a thread a while ago about someone wanting just thier bushes replaced / sorted and I think Loco now offers the service if you send him your lowers he'll sort the bushes out.
But as spoon said contact Fisher first, In my mind it should be irrelevant if the forks are a replacement as they should still have a warranty on them.
Cheers chaps. I am pursuing the warranty angle - I too think it should be covered, but just need a backup plan as need to have forks on my bike by the middle of August for holiday purposes.
TINAS - how much are the internals worth then??