Broken shock bushing!?

ChopperCharles · 05-27-2021, 11:07 AM

Found the source of my suspension's "squeaka-squeaka" noise. Plenty of grease, it wasn't seized, it appears to be poor metallurgy :(

Looks like I have to replace the entire linkage to get just this part. For now, I welded it back together and then turned it back down to round with my metal lathe. I'll order some bar stock and turn a new one after my upcoming trip.

Charles.

Lukas · 06-01-2021, 05:47 PM

Hey charlie, I noticed some slack in my suspension,I searched the forums and wrote to change
the grease every season, preferably Bel Ray Waterproof Grease. cjines want 75$ for complet rear susension.
https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/10050...3d073e5fsOnIqI

ChopperCharles · 06-07-2021, 05:48 PM

With shipping that's actually more expensive than ordering it from CSC.

Charles.

ChopperCharles · 07-19-2021, 04:34 PM

So, as it turns out CSC *does* sell the parts to rebuild the linkage. The pics are not on the microfiche, but the part numbers are:

Z65-104 REAR SUBASSEMBLY BUSH, ROCKING FRAME II
Z65-115 NEEDLE BEARING HK2020

Total was under $14 including shipping. (Parts were under $7, shipping was just over $7)

I re-used my rubber seals because they came out without any damage.

Charles.

Sullybiker · 08-01-2021, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChopperCharles

So, as it turns out CSC *does* sell the parts to rebuild the linkage. The pics are not on the microfiche, but the part numbers are:

Z65-104 REAR SUBASSEMBLY BUSH, ROCKING FRAME II
Z65-115 NEEDLE BEARING HK2020

Total was under $14 including shipping. (Parts were under $7, shipping was just over $7)

I re-used my rubber seals because they came out without any damage.

Charles.

This is a great example of the CSC model working the way it's supposed to. If you get in touch they can usually fix you up with most bits and pieces.

SGCSCRX3 · 10-18-2021, 02:38 AM

I did check my bolts for tightness today for that lower shock mount area. I had to snug them up as they were a bit on the loose side.

SGCSCRX3 · 10-18-2021, 04:06 AM

And to add I did pull this all apart and cleanup and regrease those bearings. All looked ok I'm sure I put too much grease back in lol and also torqued to spec.

05-27-2021, 11:07 AM	#1
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 683	Broken shock bushing!? Found the source of my suspension's "squeaka-squeaka" noise. Plenty of grease, it wasn't seized, it appears to be poor metallurgy :( Looks like I have to replace the entire linkage to get just this part. For now, I welded it back together and then turned it back down to round with my metal lathe. I'll order some bar stock and turn a new one after my upcoming trip. Charles.
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06-01-2021, 05:47 PM	#2
Lukas Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: A small Polish empire Posts: 244	Hey charlie, I noticed some slack in my suspension,I searched the forums and wrote to change the grease every season, preferably Bel Ray Waterproof Grease. cjines want 75$ for complet rear susension. https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/10050...3d073e5fsOnIqI
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06-07-2021, 05:48 PM	#3
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 683	With shipping that's actually more expensive than ordering it from CSC. Charles.
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07-19-2021, 04:34 PM	#4
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 683	So, as it turns out CSC does sell the parts to rebuild the linkage. The pics are not on the microfiche, but the part numbers are: Z65-104 REAR SUBASSEMBLY BUSH, ROCKING FRAME II Z65-115 NEEDLE BEARING HK2020 Total was under $14 including shipping. (Parts were under $7, shipping was just over $7) I re-used my rubber seals because they came out without any damage. Charles.
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10-18-2021, 02:38 AM	#6
SGCSCRX3 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 47	I did check my bolts for tightness today for that lower shock mount area. I had to snug them up as they were a bit on the loose side.
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10-18-2021, 04:06 AM	#7
SGCSCRX3 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 47	And to add I did pull this all apart and cleanup and regrease those bearings. All looked ok I'm sure I put too much grease back in lol and also torqued to spec.
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