Rear shock (suspension)

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joshmega
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Rear shock (suspension)

Post by joshmega » Tue May 31, 2011 4:28 pm

there is a squeeky kind of noise coming from my rear shock and it seems alot more bouncy than it should do
can anyone help me out? what they think may be wrong?
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Re: Rear shock (suspension)

Post by skinnydog0_0 » Tue May 31, 2011 5:58 pm

sounds like your damping has gone. Is there any oil on the shock?
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Re: Rear shock (suspension)

Post by joshmega » Tue May 31, 2011 5:59 pm

nope no oil leak sounds like air

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Re: Rear shock (suspension)

Post by skinnydog0_0 » Tue May 31, 2011 6:18 pm

sounds like the damping oil has all gone :( you either need to get the shock serviced or get a replacement
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Re: Rear shock (suspension)

Post by Cammo » Tue May 31, 2011 11:59 pm

The squeaking noise commonly comes from the top shock mount, just need to lube it.

This won't fix the shock though!
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