Raydek Posted November 10, 2013 Share Hi Kinda new to MTB and was wondering if I can rotate my rear shock by 180 degrees so that the rebound adjuster screw and lock out lever is on top instead at the bottom? ThanksRay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted November 10, 2013 Share Won't be a problem. Might have to switch the shock mount hardware around but that's fairly easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted November 10, 2013 Share Thanks for the reply, all the mounting bushes etc look symmetrical so that should be ok. Would I need to "deflate" it first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysterperd Posted November 10, 2013 Share Be carefull, Fox has issued a warning that if fitted in the manner depicted above the shaft does not get lubricted properly as all the oil lies at bottom of chamber. Might have wear and warranty issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted November 10, 2013 Share Thanks Ysterperd, this is an Xfusion though, but might email them just to be safe then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted November 10, 2013 Share Be carefull, Fox has issued a warning that if fitted in the manner depicted above the shaft does not get lubricted properly as all the oil lies at bottom of chamber. Might have wear and warranty issues Huh? That's the stock way many shocks are supplied in frames, my fox shock has been fitted that way for the last 4yrs and still in perfect condition. To the op, you don't need to deflate the shock before switching it but make sure all the levers and knobs etc have clearance from hitting any part of the frame right through the range of travel. And be aware that it may be seriously dangerous to have the levers etc at the top as it may be possible for your fingers to get pinched between the frame and shock if the shock is compressed while you are riding and trying to switch the lever on or off etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydek Posted November 10, 2013 Share Thanks all, I have emailed the manufacturer to make sure the shock is capable of proper operation the other way around, if so I will be sure to check all clearances and watch my fingers, thanks Skylark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted November 11, 2013 Share Turn it round, deflate it and compress it to the bottom of its stroke. If there's no interference between the shock and the frame, it works. As Ysterperd says, putting the air sleeve at the top will allow better lubrication of the seals, but you may run into clearance issues. Raydek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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