48 MM Fork Seal Press Fit

[celler]

Had to finally replace the seals on the 48MM Marzocchi. Bought a pair of SKF and found the press fit into the tube was loose. I also had a pair of 48MM MSR for my KTM and the package also said for Gas Gas. These too were loose. I wrapped a little teflon tape around the SKF seals and they pressed in fine. Rode wth them and eveythig is sealed tight. I would also point out that he stock selas were pressed in tight and needed a normal amount of force to remove. I'm not sure what brand the stock seals are but I will go back to stock on next change. Would like to hear what others experience.

[Jakobi]

Originally Posted by celler

Had to finally replace the seals on the 48MM Marzocchi. Bought a pair of SKF and found the press fit into the tube was loose. I also had a pair of 48MM MSR for my KTM and the package also said for Gas Gas. These too were loose. I wrapped a little teflon tape around the SKF seals and they pressed in fine. Rode wth them and eveythig is sealed tight. I would also point out that he stock selas were pressed in tight and needed a normal amount of force to remove. I'm not sure what brand the stock seals are but I will go back to stock on next change. Would like to hear what others experience.

If you still have the old seals get your calipers onto them and spec up the size. While 48mm seals will all have an ID of 48mm the height and OD can vary a little bit from one fork to another.

[Cberg]

When I had mine done the guy used kyb bushings and seals. He said the seals were a little tighter fit than the Zokes seals.

[desertgasser300]

Originally Posted by Cberg

When I had mine done the guy used kyb bushings and seals. He said the seals were a little tighter fit than the Zokes seals.

Suspension guy used KYB's on my 48's recently. Same as above, tight fit.

[celler]

Measured the MSR seals 58mm This is what the package said. I no longer have the stock seals so I could not measure.

[Synergy-Seals]

Hey guys. Our flex seals fit all 48mm forks with no issues. They can take the few thousandth difference all other seals cant......

Plus they are removable and can be reinstalled many many times....

Plus they are silky smooth...

Plus they dont suck air....

Plus they keep your oil cleaner.....

Plus they have been around for 10 years now

Plus they are made in the USA.

Just chimming in...Rob