Shock bearing modification

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domino dave

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I've read a lot of opinions, but has anybody actually done a bottom shock bearing modification that really worked?

 

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KAY DEE EXER

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What sort of mod are you talking? Zerk?

 

YZ165

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:think:

 

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domino dave

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KAY DEE EXER said:

What sort of mod are you talking? Zerk?

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Not zerk .... I was thinking different bearing (bigger?) or sleeve. Something that would last longer.

 

YZ165

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Do they wear out that fast Kay Dee Exer, or are there maintanance issues here?

 

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m0rie

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Its not so much that they wear out, but that they are junk to begin with.

 

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gnarlykaw

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I was able to get two years out of mine by just running a marine grease instead. the problem is water.

 

YZ165

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I see.

 

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dsndblm

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Junk is a good word for the bushings. I bought a new bolt and bushing for my 88. The suspension and shock are different but basically the same idea. I measured .045" difference in the O.D.. of the bolt and I.D. of the bushing. These were NEW parts. Nothing like having a sloppy fit to start with.