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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: brad c on April 30, 2006, 04:08:37 pm

Title: looking for a new rear shock I need help!
Post by: brad c on April 30, 2006, 04:08:37 pm
I've got a k2 evo, which is somewhat similar to the 956 sans carbon swingarm and K2isized.  Will a fifth element air fit on back?  How do I figure out what will fit.  i.e. what should I measure.  Also, is there anything that can be done about the flexing?  rebound damping and less flex would make me very happy.
thank you for your help.
Title: Re: looking for a new rear shock I need help!
Post by: Matno on May 01, 2006, 12:52:45 am
Some people have put the 5th Element on the back. Might require some minor modifications to make it fit. Here's one on an Oz/Carbon frame. It's a slightly different fit than the EVO, but did require some mods. (I believe the carbon frame actually has more clearance than the EVO).
(http://idriders.com/proflex/galleries/Old_Proflexer/IMG_0012.JPG)

The stock eye to eye length of the shock (measured from the center of the bolt on each end) on an EVO is 8.25" (approx 209mm).
Title: Re: looking for a new rear shock I need help!
Post by: brad c on May 01, 2006, 01:44:30 am
thanks for the info.  I looked around the site here and found exactly what I'm looking for.  The 2003 fox float talas is an 8.00"/ 2.0 and will fit with no mods (at least on an oz) so I wont have to do anything outside the limits of physics...or my mech skills.  I'm stoked about the travel adjust due to the fact that I get all teary eyed just thinking about the eta on my zoke.  I believe I might be able to get my ride to point down while climbing!!
anybody got an OZ they're looking to get rid of?
Title: Re: looking for a new rear shock I need help!
Post by: shovelon on May 01, 2006, 03:41:01 am
Be aware that the Evo alum frame is more narrow at the top shock mount.

Terry