Mark on Float Stancion

DCR00
DCR00 Posts: 2,160
edited August 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Evening all

Bought a used Fox Float R off eBay. It has a very small ding on the stancion, towards the end (prob about 5mm from the base)

Is this a massive issue ? i havent used it in anger yet (needs servicing first)
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    no idea.

    got pics?
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  • DCR00
    DCR00 Posts: 2,160
    pic below

    SANY0203-1.jpg
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  • DCR00
    DCR00 Posts: 2,160
    another possibly better pic

    IMG00115-20110808-2205.jpg
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  • andrewjoseph
    andrewjoseph Posts: 2,165
    There is a possibility of air loss every time the seal moves over that area, with the possibility of rubbing the seal so eventually the seal will no longer hold air.

    I would send it back and ask for a refund, or buy another new piston and get it fitted, probably cost more than you paid for the shock.

    There are not meant to be any marks or scratches on the piston.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    nice and detail pictures.

    see the info in the FAQs about sorting scratches out on fork legs as this is going to be up to you.

    But any raised areas will cause damage to seals and bushes, and any low area may allow air out.
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  • DCR00
    DCR00 Posts: 2,160
    yeah sorry, crappy camera

    def an area to fill in with paint, and a bit raised, but only just

    will try for a refund, failing that will test, failing that will fix
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    I wouldn't bother as long as its not rough - that is if you like the value of the shock - I had a similar size scratch on an RP2 and I can't say I ever noticed. As long as the scratch isn't vertically longer than the seal (about 3mm IIRC) then nothing should leak badly as the seal is always 'sealed' on at least some of its depth.
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  • DCR00
    DCR00 Posts: 2,160
    there is a very slight raised section. I can only just feel it.

    size wise, its 1mm at the most

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