Rear shock help

[uk856]

Can anyone tell me if a Fox float RL 7.25" x 1.75" will fit a standard 856 rear end. I have just put a Skareb 80mm on the front. If the Fox is of no use, can anyone suggest an alternative.
Thanks

[will]

Yes & no...

It can be made to fit but will require some creative fabricating.

I was looking at Fox Floats last night for this very reason since I just came into a brand spankin' new 856. Having just modded a Manitou QR to fit, I noticed the Fox shock would have more challenging clearance problems. It would probably have to go upside-down and be drilled & tapped & tapered to fit the conical recess. (Yes, it IS a big pain in the patooty.)

If you decide to do this, let me know and I can give you a couple of good tips. If not, I could buy your shock & give it a try on my 856.

Either way, best of luck.

Regards from Texas,
Will

[will]

Oh yeah... an alternative... If you still have your ODS that used to have the elastomers on it, you can replace the elastomers with a spring kit available through this website. That's gotta be the easiest and most robust solution.

[uk856]

Hi Will
It was just a thought, I saw a new one on Ebay for a £100. I will probably go for a risse with the adaptor.