Enduro S-Works 2004

vantage111
vantage111 Posts: 4
edited July 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
My trusty old S-Works has finally blown the OEM rear shock. While it is on it's way to Mojo to see if it can be repaired, does anyone have practical experience of fitting any other rear shock to this frame?
Eye to eye is 200mm and stroke 50mm on the original - Fox Float R with Brain.
Looked at Fox RP23, mojo suggested 185mm, bike shop says it won't fit due to placement of controls.
HELP - don't want a plain shok, must have either pro-pedal or brain. DEFO don't want to get rid of my frame, still the best ride out there (IMHO).
Any suggestions in case my OEM is dead, would rather someone has actually fitted/ridden their suggestion?