Rock Shox parts and Maintenance

[Rob]

Rock Shox parts and Maintenance

I have some older Rock Shox forks Judy XC 1996 pre the one piece type.


Two problems - can't get them apart and spare parts.

In the manual they say just to unscrew the 6mm bolts from the lower
tubes and slide the the forks free of the upper tubes.

This hasn't happened is there something I'm missing to dismantle the forks.


I have removed the MCU spring from the top of the forks. one side has
collapsed completely and the other is in tact. Also need the damper unit

Where do I buy parts for these forks?

Thanks

 

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Rob wrote:
> Rock Shox parts and Maintenance
>
> I have some older Rock Shox forks Judy XC 1996 pre the one piece type.
>
>
> Two problems - can't get them apart and spare parts.
>
> In the manual they say just to unscrew the 6mm bolts from the lower
> tubes and slide the the forks free of the upper tubes.
>
> This hasn't happened is there something I'm missing to dismantle the forks.
>
>
> I have removed the MCU spring from the top of the forks. one side has
> collapsed completely and the other is in tact. Also need the damper unit
>
> Where do I buy parts for these forks?
>
> Thanks Don't waste time and effort,trash them.

 

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Rob wrote:
> Rock Shox parts and Maintenance
>
> I have some older Rock Shox forks Judy XC 1996 pre the one piece type.
>
>
> Two problems - can't get them apart and spare parts.
>
> In the manual they say just to unscrew the 6mm bolts from the lower
> tubes and slide the the forks free of the upper tubes.
>
> This hasn't happened is there something I'm missing to dismantle the forks.

Before you remove the bolts .... tap them with a deadblow hammer (or
hammer and a block of wood.

Basically, just unthread the bolts at the bottom of the slider three
full turns. Then use a plastic mallet or a deadblow to tap on both
bolts until the heads are back against the sliders, then finish
unthreading the bolts and remove the sliders from the rest of the fork.
The damper cart., and neutral shaft are probably stuck to the inside of
the slider.


> I have removed the MCU spring from the top of the forks. one side has
> collapsed completely and the other is in tact. Also need the damper unit
>
> Where do I buy parts for these forks?

Good luck finding parts .... If you look around you might be able to
find an air cartridge upgrade .... when all else fails ... EBAY

R

 

[Rob]

[email protected] wrote:

> Rob wrote:
>
>>Rock Shox parts and Maintenance
>>
>>I have some older Rock Shox forks Judy XC 1996 pre the one piece type.
>>
>>
>>Two problems - can't get them apart and spare parts.
>>
>>In the manual they say just to unscrew the 6mm bolts from the lower
>>tubes and slide the the forks free of the upper tubes.
>>
>>This hasn't happened is there something I'm missing to dismantle the forks.
>
>
> Before you remove the bolts .... tap them with a deadblow hammer (or
> hammer and a block of wood.
>
> Basically, just unthread the bolts at the bottom of the slider three
> full turns. Then use a plastic mallet or a deadblow to tap on both
> bolts until the heads are back against the sliders, then finish
> unthreading the bolts and remove the sliders from the rest of the fork.
> The damper cart., and neutral shaft are probably stuck to the inside of
> the slider.
>
>
>

I now have the forks apart thanks - simple really I didn't want to force
things and destroy the forks.

I may have to make a mould to cast the elastomer springs.

I have contacted www.hippiesuspension.com for parts see what happens
with them.

Thanks Again

r

 

[CowPunk]

Rob wrote:

> Thanks

Wouldn't it be cheaper, and easier, to just buy a new one?

'06 Judy for $99
http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=19967

'97 Judy
http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=23705

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=1&filter=yes

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FK409A09-Manitou+Axel+Elite+06.aspx

 

[Corvus Corvax]

[email protected] wrote:
>
> Good luck finding parts .... If you look around you might be able to
> find an air cartridge upgrade .... when all else fails ... EBAY

http://www.ekosport.com/ta_intro.shtml

CC

 

[Rob]

Corvus Corvax wrote:
> [email protected] wrote:
>
>>Good luck finding parts .... If you look around you might be able to
>>find an air cartridge upgrade .... when all else fails ... EBAY
>
>
> http://www.ekosport.com/ta_intro.shtml
>
> CC
>

Thats a good solution thanks

 

[Rob]

CowPunk wrote:

> Rob wrote:
>
>
>>Thanks
>
>
> Wouldn't it be cheaper, and easier, to just buy a new one?
>
> '06 Judy for $99
> http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=19967
>
> '97 Judy
> http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=23705
>
> http://www.cambriabike.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?page=1&filter=yes
>
> http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FK409A09-Manitou+Axel+Elite+06.aspx
>

Thanks thats a likely option

 

[Rob]

Corvus Corvax wrote:

> [email protected] wrote:
>
>>Good luck finding parts .... If you look around you might be able to
>>find an air cartridge upgrade .... when all else fails ... EBAY
>
>
> http://www.ekosport.com/ta_intro.shtml
>
> CC
>

Looking at the page seems feasible thanks