play in shock...

timmo1978
timmo1978 Posts: 43
edited June 2011 in MTB general
on my spark recently ive noticed that the actual shock moves from side to side like in a twisting motion anyone have the same problem or know why this is???
scott spark 10..

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  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    bushings are worn, off to a dealer you go. probably have to order them in, but easy enough to do.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    timmo1978 wrote:
    on my spark recently ive noticed that the actual shock moves from side to side like in a twisting motion anyone have the same problem or know why this is???

    I would be checking the linkage bushes as well.

    is the shock bush or ball mounted? (rose joints?)
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • timmo1978
    timmo1978 Posts: 43
    its the dt swiss one thats ball mounted.....
    scott spark 10..
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    thought so.

    this happens when the rotation axis are not all parallel.

    this can be due to worn pivot bearings or just manufacturing tolerances.

    if you have no play in the pivot(s) I would not be to concerned as the balls are doing what they are meant to do.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • timmo1978
    timmo1978 Posts: 43
    nice one fellas thanks for that!!!!!!!! 8)
    scott spark 10..

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