Removing Rear Shock

[gasIdaho]

Getting ready to remove my shock to send to Les. Never done this before. Any tips on what to do (or not to do). I'll probably replace swingarm bearings while I have it torn down.

Thx
05' EC300

[PEB]

Loosen all the bolts in the linkage, swingarm and shock before taking anything apart. Consider using o-rings, seals or both when putting it back together. While you have it apart replace the chain slider as well.

Paul B

[gasIdaho]

When you say "consider using o-rings, etc" do you mean "replace" the o-rings and seals. Thx for the info!

[PEB]

Some guys run the seals that came oem. Others replace the seals with O-rings. This last time I had mine apart I replaced the worn bushings and bearings and was able to get a seal and an o-ring on all but a couple of the joints, hopefully creating another layer of protection from muck entering.

[JoshP]

I replaced all mine with Orings and seems to work a lot better than the OEM seals. Also stopped buying bearing from GG since I found a place in Jersey that manufactors them for GG and makes a replace (that GG won't sell) that has a metal track system inside instead of just the pin style. These newer style last about 2 to 3 times in wear since there are extra groves in the design to hold grease (Dare I say that they were like 1/2 the price of the GG's). Although my wear length is probably also due to my habit of cleaning and regrease my bearings every 3 months. I see very little leak through when I do my cleaning sessions. If you are interested in the bearing company I have #'s and Website address some where. Good Luck with it!

[AZRickD]

I'm interested.

I have mine almost apart (trying to get that dang swingarm bolt out).