Author Topic: Manitou Swinger Shocks on Ebay (Read 8349 times)

Carbonman1 · « **on:** January 01, 2007, 05:47:43 pm »

There is a guy selling a bunch of 8.125" Swingers that will fit Oz and 5000/4000 frames. I have one on my Oz and I'm loving it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/MANITOU-SWINGER-3-WAY-REAR-SHOCK-SHOX-WITH-SPV-8-125_W0QQitemZ320066305045QQihZ011QQcategoryZ42317QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

shovelon · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2007, 02:14:29 am »

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There is a guy selling a bunch of 8.125" Swingers that will fit Oz and 5000/4000 frames. I have one on my Oz and I'm loving it.

I agree. Great way to fine tune your ride, and shed some weight too. Keep the old shock for a spare.:-)

Terry

BeantownRider · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2007, 04:11:22 am »

I just picked one of these up from the 'bay and I'm hoping to install it on my EVO Monkey this weekend. I noticed that the moutning hardware is different for my NR-2 than the Swinger. So I'm wondering what you did to get it installed.

Right now, I'm leaning towards using M8 bolts, drilling out the M6 frame mounts and using washers/shims to align the shock. If I could get any advice on the subject it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

shovelon · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2007, 11:25:40 am »

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I just picked one of these up from the 'bay and I'm hoping to install it on my EVO Monkey this weekend. I noticed that the moutning hardware is different for my NR-2 than the Swinger. So I'm wondering what you did to get it installed.

Right now, I'm leaning towards using M8 bolts, drilling out the M6 frame mounts and using washers/shims to align the shock. If I could get any advice on the subject it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

You can order bushings from Manitou via your LBS. Just tell them what shock and bike you have and they could be to you in a week. I get mine from REI, costing about $11.

Terry

iliv2k2 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2007, 04:23:16 pm »

How do you recommend I shave the swingarm mount? I've read some used a dremmel tool. Any other suggestions?

http://webmountainbike.stores.yahoo.net/manswinspv6w.html was the only site I've found that sells the mounting hardware, though $20 /set is a bit steep if REI sells them for $11. I'll have to check with my local REI if I can't find a shop closer.

Tel · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2007, 08:54:13 pm »

Hi chaps, I ride a XPX, how easy would it be to fit one of these shocks, as grinding bits off scares me to death. How much gain in terms of weight loss would there be over the old ODS unit I still use, and how much better will it ride?
Would it fit on the crosslinks as well?
Cheers, Tel.

jeffhop · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2007, 03:11:46 am »

tel, theyre too long for an xpx, depending on the size of the home made adaptor (they dont have the cone mount for the strut bikes) i would say a shock of around 165mm i2i would be required. im thinking of making myself an adaptor at work when im less busy than i am now! if i get it made i could possibly run a small batch off if anyone would be interested.

shovelon · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:18:54 am »

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How do you recommend I shave the swingarm mount? I've read some used a dremmel tool. Any other suggestions?

http://webmountainbike.stores.yahoo.net/manswinspv6w.html was the only site I've found that sells the mounting hardware, though $20 /set is a bit steep if REI sells them for $11. I'll have to check with my local REI if I can't find a shop closer.

This is how I mounted my Swinger. No dremeling necessary.http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-6/1036595/swingershock.JPG
As for bushings, you may have to give your LBS or dealer a sketch of the bushings you need. REI called in the dims and they had them in stock.

Terry

shovelon · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:31:59 am »

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Hi chaps, I ride a XPX, how easy would it be to fit one of these shocks, as grinding bits off scares me to death. How much gain in terms of weight loss would there be over the old ODS unit I still use, and how much better will it ride?
Would it fit on the crosslinks as well?
Cheers, Tel.

Hey Tel! How is Mrs. Tel?

I picked up a 7.5 i2i a while back and mounted it like this;http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-6/1036595/Proflexwithmods,Aug.31.JPG

I modified the strut like this by adding side plates.http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-6/1036595/957strutmounted.JPG Notice that the bonded tubes had come loose, and I had to weld those as well.

Terry

iliv2k2 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2007, 05:06:53 am »

Terry,

I couldn't view any of your pics even after I created an account. What am I doing wrong?

Dwight

shovelon · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2007, 05:37:07 am »

You are right. Let me look into this. I think I got it fixed(without my kid's help, by the way).

Terry

P.S. By the way, any of the swinger coil shock bushings are identical to the air shocks.

iliv2k2 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2007, 10:32:44 am »

Did you fabricate the adapter, or a metal shop?

shovelon · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2007, 04:06:29 pm »

I did.

I removed the hump on each side, then filed a groove both sides to match the width of the shock. I then made the plates, bolted them to the shock, and tacked/welded them on. The shock end actually tucks into the taper hole.

Tel · « **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2007, 06:25:15 am »

Hi Terry, Mrs Tels fine mate, hope alls well with your gang. looks like I wont be getting a new shock then mate.
Cheers, Tel.

GaryF52 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2007, 10:39:05 am »

Been a while since I've posted here. I installed one of these Swingers on my medium Disco Monkey today and took it for a ride. My first impressions are very good.

The shock works great and has good damping. SPV seems to work well too. No bob from the rear and still good response to small bumps. I'm using the pressure recomendations printed on the shock. Seems to be very close to dialed in right there.

On the minus side, I'll have to unbolt the shock to get to the SPV fill valve. I don't think a large frame would have this problem.

Previously had a Fox Vanilla, 7.875" i2i. This shock puts me back to the stock i2i length.

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