What'd you do about the missing bracket on the rear axle? If I was going to try my Stinky without the DOPE, it would seem to me like I'd need a new dropout arrangement or something as the DOPE is integral to the whole thing. And I'd have nowhere to mount the brake.
Kona made 2 drop outs for the stinky.Just get the non dope one.Its a simple bolt off and on procedure witch will make your bike not sound like a old norco going down the trail,a pound lighter,and even brake pad wear,pretty much a winwin:)I,m sure your local kona dealer can get you one.I changed over my 08 stinky air after about 6 months of riding and thougt it was much better without it.