NEED new upper rubber for Springs

terakilla · 10-04-2010, 09:47 PM

I need new rubber bushings for my shocks, I have one thats partially intact, the other ones completely gone, so it was metal on metal. Cant find them on BikeBandit or CheapCycleParts, I really dont want to spend 300 bucks for new shocks, I think I can carve new bushings, but thats a pain, so any help would be pretty awesome, thanks.

blaine · 10-04-2010, 09:59 PM

The rubbers out of a set of auto shocks should be able to be fitted.I would be inclined to take a walk around a scrap yard.
:biggrin: :cool:

Water Warrior 2 · 10-05-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine

The rubbers out of a set of auto shocks should be able to be fitted.I would be inclined to take a walk around a scrap yard.
:biggrin: :cool:

Also my first thought. Great minds think alike.

bonehead · 10-05-2010, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine

The rubbers out of a set of auto shocks should be able to be fitted.I would be inclined to take a walk around a scrap yard.
:biggrin: :cool:

Also my first thought. Great minds think alike.

Good idea, but what kind of condition will rubber bushings be out of a junk yard?

blaine · 10-05-2010, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonehead

Quote:

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine

The rubbers out of a set of auto shocks should be able to be fitted.I would be inclined to take a walk around a scrap yard.
:biggrin: :cool:

Also my first thought. Great minds think alike.

Good idea, but what kind of condition will rubber bushings be out of a junk yard?

The bushings normally don't wear much in a car.Mostly the shock is worn out and the bushings are still good.I have been around older vehicle all my life and have only seen a couple of vehicles with worn out bushings.Worn shock bushings are usually a result of loose mounts,letting the shock move up and down.

:rawk: :lol:

Easy Rider · 10-05-2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonehead

Good idea, but what kind of condition will rubber bushings be out of a junk yard?

Well, you won't know if you don't look......!!

Everything in a "junk yard" is not junk.

Might want to check with a bike shop or three; they might have some old shocks laying around......or might have saved some bushings for just this reason.

I tried to look up the shock/spring in an online fische.......but couldn't find either. Odd.

Sarris · 10-05-2010, 11:10 AM

The shock is available at Ron Ayers new for $168 a piece. Rear Shocks

Here is a used set on eBay for a $40 buy now. Used Rear Shocks

Also, have you checked our Parts For Sale thread? There are several bikes being (or were being) parted out.

Good Luck.

10-04-2010, 09:47 PM	#1
terakilla Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 4	NEED new upper rubber for Springs I need new rubber bushings for my shocks, I have one thats partially intact, the other ones completely gone, so it was metal on metal. Cant find them on BikeBandit or CheapCycleParts, I really dont want to spend 300 bucks for new shocks, I think I can carve new bushings, but thats a pain, so any help would be pretty awesome, thanks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

10-04-2010, 09:59 PM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: NEED new upper rubber for Springs The rubbers out of a set of auto shocks should be able to be fitted.I would be inclined to take a walk around a scrap yard. :biggrin: :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
	0

10-05-2010, 11:10 AM	#7
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: NEED new upper rubber for Springs The shock is available at Ron Ayers new for $168 a piece. Rear Shocks Here is a used set on eBay for a $40 buy now. Used Rear Shocks Also, have you checked our Parts For Sale thread? There are several bikes being (or were being) parted out. Good Luck. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
	0