Fork seal kits?

[JXV]

I am pretty horrified at the cost of a Fox 34mm fork wiper seal kit sourced from my LBS.....

 

A crush washer, two nylon rings one O-ring, two foam rings and 2 wiper seals = R485

 

Prices of the same kit online vary around $25 to $30 so not much cheaper with shipping and vat etc added on.

 

The actual wiper seals supplied by Fox are made by SKF who now also makes aftermarket MTB fork seal kits - pics of the little green boxed kits are visible on the www and if you have an iPhone you can even download an app for ordering them. Does anyone know if I can just go into my local SKF branch and order these things?

Edited April 9, 2015 by JXV

[myveonix]

Welcome to mountain biking

 

Edit: - and also don't forget fork oil and labour (if not going the Google route)

Edited April 9, 2015 by myveonix

[JXV]

Welcome to mountain biking

 

Edit: - and also don't forget fork oil and labour (if not going the Google route)

yes the fork oil and Float Fluid is not cheap either but a litre of Fox 20wt Gold will last some time at around only 70ml to 80ml required per wiper seal service for my forks.

[AlanD]

Came across this thread wh searching the exact same thing.

 

The fox 34mm seal kit is now over R600. I want to service the lowers now but good grief, that price is obsurd.

 

JXV, did you come right with the aftermarket seals?

 

I also need 20w oil but im sure i can use any 20w oil right? Go to a full throttle store and get it or the local hardware.

[fanievb]

Came across this thread wh searching the exact same thing.

 

The fox 34mm seal kit is now over R600. I want to service the lowers now but good grief, that price is obsurd.

 

JXV, did you come right with the aftermarket seals?

 

I also need 20w oil but im sure i can use any 20w oil right? Go to a full throttle store and get it or the local hardware.

 

http://www.robbiesbicycleconcept.co.za/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_60

 

currently running the UN2R from RBC

 

oil is oil, as long as it the correct rating

[Donovan Le Cok]

Bikemob sells those SKF seals. http://bikemob.co.za/ they are very good, but no cheaper than the fox seals.

 

I put the SKF seals when I serviced my fork in November and they have been great so far, although the true test is when you pull the fork apart again and inspect how much dirt got into the foam seals.

[BaGearA]

Where do you gents get your float fluid?

[AlanD]

http://www.robbiesbicycleconcept.co.za/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_60

 

currently running the UN2R from RBC

 

oil is oil, as long as it the correct rating

Those are alot cheaper than the fox. How have they held up?

[GrahamS2]

Also had a laugh at the rockshox wiper kit for R499. I just ordered a full rebuild kit on ebay with wipers, seals, orings and washers, for half the price.

 

Now to find an alternative to this sram butter stuff. R150 for 20ml?   Must be joking.

Edited January 6, 2017 by GrahamS2

[BaGearA]

Also had a laugh at the rockshox wiper kit for R499. I just ordered a full rebuild kit on ebay with wipers, seals, orings and washers, for half the price.

 

Now to find an alternative to this sram butter stuff. R150 for 20ml?   Must be joking.

Rubber grease , you get it at most car parts stores 

 

it works just as well

[fanievb]

Those are alot cheaper than the fox. How have they held up?

 

running them about 4 months now with no issues so far 

[AlanD]

 

running them about 4 months now with no issues so far

Cool, as I've already ordered a set :-)

[JXV]

Came across this thread wh searching the exact same thing.

 

The fox 34mm seal kit is now over R600. I want to service the lowers now but good grief, that price is obsurd.

 

JXV, did you come right with the aftermarket seals?

 

I also need 20w oil but im sure i can use any 20w oil right? Go to a full throttle store and get it or the local hardware.

Yes well....some local LBS are stocking the SKF kits but they are same or even more expensive than OEM from Fox.

 

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[JXV]

Where do you gents get your float fluid?

From LBS. They can order it.

 

Fox shock overhaul kits come with a sachet of it.

 

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[AlanD]

Ive ordered then seal kit and just need the oil.

 

According to the fox site, my fork needs their Gold 20w oil. What is the alternative? What about synthetic oils?

[JXV]

Ive ordered then seal kit and just need the oil.

 

According to the fox site, my fork needs their Gold 20w oil. What is the alternative? What about synthetic oils?

Fox Gold 20wt is incredibly slick. Well worth it IMO for lubricating lowers. I haven't come across anything that reduces 'stiction' quite as much. If you insist on a cheap alternative then fully synthetic engine oil is a better option than damping/fork oils.

 

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Edited January 7, 2017 by JXV