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Its the 1st time i have had to get a shock serviced.

who is the best and what should i expect to pay??

its a DHX 5.0 air off of a nomad

thanks shaun


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 7:52 am
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Check out the TF Tuned site


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 8:05 am
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just had a look thanks.

£100 for a service seems very deer. is it worth it or can i do it my self?


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 8:09 am
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also is it worth spending the extra £40 getting it pushed


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 8:10 am
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Not tried pushed but their standard service is great. Job done when it was meant to be and returned promptly.


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 8:17 am
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just had a look thanks.

£100 for a service seems very deer. is it worth it or can i do it my self?

TF Tuned don't service DHX air shocks, do they?

Mojo service them for £100. It's really easy to do an air sleeve service if that's all that's needed.


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 8:40 am
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its leaking oil and losing air quite quickly.

tft do service DHX air shocks


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 2:09 pm
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£100 for a service seems very deer. is it worth it or can i do it my self?

You can do a basic aircan service and replace the seals yourself, but to recharge the (Nitrogen?) damper, it's a specialist job

P.S. A 'deer' is an animal with antlers, when something is expensive, it's 'dear' 🙂


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 2:11 pm
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My understanding was that there isn't a nitrogen chare behind the floating piston on a DHX with a boost valve (like the 5.0) because you can adjust the pressure behind the piston with a shock pump. In theory, you can service this yourself but bleeding it and getting the small parts might be tricky.


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 2:15 pm
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thanks onzadog ill get a look at them tonight


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 2:34 pm
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Just off the phone with the guys at mojo. in as many word they told me to buy a seal kit and do it my self. it will be just as good


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 6:22 pm
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let me know how it goes. I've read the guid I linked to but not tried one yet. I spent money getting mine pushed before I found the instructions.


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 6:37 pm
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There is an "expert" on the forum that could do it for you! 😉


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 7:21 pm
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Mojo or TF are very good.


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 7:45 pm
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onzadog. had a look at the pics and its for a coil shock. im hoping the internals are the same as the air. i will call mojo again and ask them if they will chuck some instructions in with the seal kit when i get it next week.

many thanks will let you know how it goes.

shaun


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 9:40 pm
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tft do service DHX air shocks

really? Weird that is says they don't on their website

DHX Air - Brain - TALAS, Rear Shocks
We do not service DHX Air. Brain or TALAS rear shox


 
Posted : 14/12/2009 11:42 pm
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yep sure do

Book ServiceVanilla RC/RL - Van R - DHX 3.0/4.0/5.0, Rear Shocks
Price
Full service, clean, inspect, new bushings & replace all seals, set-up for you - details
£85.00
[u]DHX 3/4/5 or Van R Custom Valving to suit rider's preference - details
£99.00[/u]
PUSH Factory Tuning System, set-up for you - see PUSH for details
£139.00
You may also want/need extra items or work done, e.g. softer/firmer springs (£54). If you know, tell us on your online booking. Otherwise, we'll advise you when we do the job. We will ALWAYS get authorisation before extra parts are fitted.


 
Posted : 15/12/2009 7:58 am
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they /\ are all coil shocks listed above - not air


 
Posted : 15/12/2009 8:08 am
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ahh thats crap!!!


 
Posted : 15/12/2009 8:16 am