Rock Shox crush washer

[mountain_lion]

Serviced mrs mountain_lion's Rock Shox Recon fork today.

 

The crush washer on the shaft bolt on the air spring side was "crushed" and not suitable for reuse.

 

I did not have a spare crush washer so fitted an O-ring as temporary fix in place of the washer.

 

Is it essential that a crush washer be used?

Where can I source these crush washers in the Western Cape?

(don't feel like ordering a service kit from the agents just for this washer.

 

 

 

[Mecnic]

Well the crush washer seals the bottom of the fork and those nut hold the lowers on, I'm shure a local bike shop that services forks should have 1 or two for you, I also think they might be the same size as a fox crush washer.

 

Or ask your lbs to contact Cape Cycles andask if they maybe have a few loose

[mountain_lion]

Yep, seal is needed, which is why I fitted an O-ring.

Will have to see if that keeps the oil in.

 

Did ask my LBS for a crush washer.

They don't service shocks; send them all to the respective agents so they did not have any washers.

Any other time of the year, they would be able to get but with the holidays and all the suppliers about to close, ordering is problematic.

Will try again in the new year.

 

However if the O-ring seals, is there any reason to replace with a crush washer?