K2 / Proflex Riders Group
General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Thunderchild on December 02, 2009, 09:40:26 pm
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Playing around with mounting a fox RC150(from my Oz) on my Evo build. I have new spacers, but the base of the shock contacts the frame a wee bit. This part of the shock will not move much, but I don't want to damage the frame. Seeking the thoughts of the collective. Will this be or create a problem? The bike is not built up yet, so I cannot test ride it. Pictures are below and in my gallery.
Thunderchild
(http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10042/normal_Fox_on_Evo_1_%28Small%29.JPG)
(http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10042/normal_Fox_on_Evo_3_%28Small%29.JPG)
(http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10042/normal_Fox_on_Evo_4_%28Small%29.JPG)
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Remove the spring and re-attach the shock and see if you can cycle the swing-arm through it's travel to see if the contact gets better or worse as the shock pivots a bit on the upper mount.
IMHO, I think it'll get worse.
So probably a bit of grinding to do on one or t'other!
I think a Swinger will fit on an Evo type frame, I'll try it on my 4000se.
Col.
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I think a Swinger will fit on an Evo type frame, I'll try it on my 4000se.
Col.
The Evo rear shock frame spacing is 33-34 mm compared to the 29mm of my 5000 and 39mm of my Oz. Would be interested in knowning if a Swinger would fit the EVO. The Pearl 3.1 barely clears my 5000 frame. Will post pictures soon.
FYI: Fox was great and allowed me to purchase directly rear shock bushings for $5 + shipping. Rock Shox (for a Pearl Rear Shock) bushings are going to be in $15 range and will only sell through their distributor to LBS.
Thunderchild