I am trying to fit a used Rock Shock Pearl 3.3 (air) on as a replacement/upgrade for a DHX3 (coil) but the eyelets are too small to fit my mounting hardware. Has anyone else faced this problem? I'm not sure if I need custom mounting hardware for the shock or if I need to punch out the eyelet liners??
Thanks!
Thanks. Do you know how to get this? I was at the LBS today and we looked through the Rock Shocks and Norco (which now has some rock shox stuff) catalog but to no avail…
I was in Canadian Tire the other day and saw that they had some bolts that looked very similar to the Norco bolts you are dealing with. I think they were of sufficient grade as well.
Let me know how the pearl works for you.
I think he is talking about the reducers and not the bolts. I will check today at work and see if I can find anything about them.
didnt know nsmb was only for pros
its not, its only for dicks.
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The pearl holes are smaller. I chucked the bushings up (on a bolt) then turned them down on my drill press to the proper size for the pearl. Just made this upgrade to my Cove gspot.
A hand drill should work to but would be clumsy.
Thanks Leggatt, James was right I am trying to find the right bushing or sleeve to fit. James if you find out something please let me know.
BossyRossy, were you worried about weakening the eyelet? I was under the same impression of "Kye"- that drilling it out is a bad thing and the best option is to find the right hardware. BTW- how did you like the shock change??
are they the same size as the marzocchi?
are they the same size as the marzocchi?
No, the marzocchi eyelets are larger - as is all mounting sleeves and hardware.
No not worried about weakening the eyelets as they are in compression and I only had to take a few thousand off. To bad I did not measure it but I hate to force stuff together!
The bearing area of the the new shock is slightly smaller (bush dia x length) but this has been set by RS. I am suprised that they did not make it easier by adopting the larger size.
No not drilled. I reduced the OD. The shock works good but I have not had it on the trail.
marzocchi's bushings are the same as fox so it uses the same hardware as well.
Didn't get a chance to find out about the reducers it's been pretty busy at work. will see for tomorrow
didnt know nsmb was only for pros
its not, its only for dicks.
My Flickr
marzocchi's bushings are the same as fox so it uses the same hardware as well.
Didn't get a chance to find out about the reducers it's been pretty busy at work. will see for tomorrow
many thanks James! I am concerned that I would need bushings and hardware specific to the bikes that I ride; an 05 Norco SIX and an older stinky…or find someone who has the machinery to do what Bossyrossy has done.
Go to http://www.bikeparts.com/index.asp. I bought a complete mounting kit for a pearl for $29USD shipped to van.
Go to http://www.bikeparts.com/index.asp. I bought a complete mounting kit for a pearl for $29USD shipped to van.
Thanks!!! Problem solved! Rep+ for your help.
How do you like the Pearl??
S
Thanks!!! Problem solved! Rep+ for your help.
How do you like the Pearl??
S
Well, It seemed good for the two times I rode it. The adjustable platform was cool. I'm sure it is a good peice of equipment. I bought it new (2nd hand) from a guy on the island. Turned out it was defective and was short on stroke (1.5 instead of 2"). I have been waiting 3 months for it to be warranteed
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