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Broke 2 shocks in 2 outings, any ideas why?
marky:
Should I be fitting extended bump stops or replacing the bushes, or is it just a simple case of over tightening the bolts - if so how tight should they be. I'm about to refit the old one from the passenger side to see if the same happens to that. I thought that it may have just been a common newbie mistake, but I can't seem to find any conclusive answers anywhere. Looked on other forums (although only posted here) but still no luck.
Also, Ive been looking at things like long travel shocks, extended mounts, spring spacers etc, but moneys a bit tight at the moment. Would any of these remedy the problem or would it be pointless until I solve this. Thanks for all of the imput so far
Thrasher:
I've had decarbons fitted to Piglet for nearly 9 years now. Never had one break. I can only assume there is either an issue with your axle (twisted maybe?) causing undue stress on the mount point, or, as pointed out, the domed washer is being fitted upside down.
I still run with anti-roll bars and no extended bump stops.
Niel:
--- Quote from: marky on March 09, 2008, 19:57:56 ---Just got back and settled in after a good day out laning, but to put a bit of a damper :azn: on things I managed to brake a brand new decarbon shock. I'd only just replaced it after breaking the last one while out laning 2 weeks ago. :(. the bottom threaded part has sheared off both times has anybody got any suggestions why this could be happening.
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Knackered bushes allowing the axle to twist.
marky:
What sort of issue, how would Iknow if the axles twisted, looks ok.Which bushes would they be then?
Niel:
--- Quote from: marky on March 13, 2008, 17:41:21 ---What sort of issue, how would Iknow if the axles twisted, looks ok.Which bushes would they be then?
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Any of the bushes in the suspension, esp. if several have gone soft.
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