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[Closed] shock replacement - technical question

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I've got a 140mm rear travel Enduro with a shock of length 8.5", stroke 2.25"
other models of Enduro, same year, have 150mm travel with an 8.75" x 2.5" shock
I have a coil-over shock which is 8.75" x 2.75", can I fit this shock to the bike with a 0.25" 'bumper' on the shock shaft to compensate for the shorter compressed length?

if so, what can I use as a bumper?

thanks.


 
Posted : 09/09/2009 9:25 pm
 GW
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probably.. undo one shock mount bolt and check the shock can drop back 1/4" without anything fouling the frame.

plastic (PVC) plumbing washers, just cut one slit in 'em and twist them open and over the shaft (beneath the bottom out bumper).


 
Posted : 09/09/2009 10:20 pm
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PVC washers were what I was thinking of trying, was just wondering about durability


 
Posted : 09/09/2009 11:25 pm