Trance Dance Posted December 9, 2014 Share I have a giant trance, year and half old. I have noticed a slight vertical play when I lift the seat.Feels about 2mm of play. Should I be worried? I've checked the rocker bearings and they look ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usxorf Posted December 9, 2014 Share I had the same thing, tightening the suspension bolts worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeabre Posted December 9, 2014 Share Most probably suspension bolts loose. Had same issue on Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACM Posted December 9, 2014 Share Might also be the shock mounting hardware (bushings) that has worn a bit. They are made that way so the bolts don't worn due to friction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Tell tale sign the the du bushing in the eye of the shock are worn. Most likely the one the connects to the linkage. Place your finger on the join between these two places and then lift the saddle, you will feel the movment between the two if the bushing is worn. Edited December 9, 2014 by Spoke101 Peach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance Dance Posted December 9, 2014 Share Thanks for the feedback, I'll check the bushing. Is replacing bushings a diy job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Thanks for the feedback, I'll check the bushing. Is replacing bushings a diy job?Can be DIY you will need a vise and socket or simmer of the correct diameter in order to press out the worn one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted December 9, 2014 Share Bushings of the rear shock is warn Edited December 9, 2014 by NINER_boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted December 9, 2014 Share Anyone know what the correct DU bushing is for a Fox RP23, ie what must I ask for at the bearing shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted December 9, 2014 Share Anyone know what the correct DU bushing is for a Fox RP23, ie what must I ask for at the bearing shop?1/2" DU bush. It has a 1/2" ID and a 19/32" OD. You'll need the correct tool to remove and install though. I use this one: nickelass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted December 9, 2014 Share You really need those tools to do the job properly.Could you use the new bushing to press the old one out and the new one in at the same time, or will that damage the new bushing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted December 10, 2014 Share I have a giant trance, year and half old. I have noticed a slight vertical play when I lift the seat.Feels about 2mm of play. Should I be worried? I've checked the rocker bearings and they look ok? DU Bushings have gone... you dont need fancy tools to remove the old stuff, although if you have a G clamp big enough with a socket that fits in that hole and a metal cup bug enough for the receiving end, you can push it out. The new polymer bush kit is a breeze to fit, it can be done by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Yep I have a Trance, had the same thing. DU bush in the shock is gone. While you are at it if the bike still has the 2 part bushing shaft running in the DU bush, upgrade it to a one piece shaft, or get the Fox replacement kit, those 2 part eye bushing shafts eat DU's and themselves. Also just ensure you tighten the lower pivot properly, if thats not torqued correctly you might also get vertical play. Old 2 part bushings: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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