08 FSR xc shock bushes

ednino
ednino Posts: 684
edited December 2013 in MTB buying advice
When I got my 08 specialized fsr frame it needed a new bottom shock bush (I'd heard this was common)
I replaced it and 70 miles later I've had to replace it again :shock:

Is there an alternative setup? Something that lasts longer? Its a popular bike so I'm sure all the owners don't change the DU bush every 70 miles!!

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    You did something wrong, or something is worn.
    Try strong bushings from BETD or TF Tuned.
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Try BETD for sure but you must have some issue somewhere in the frame because 70 miles is not right - my shock bushings are 4 years old.....and a lot more than 70 miles.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    do you really mean bush or are you talking about the reducers/fitting kit?
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  • ednino
    ednino Posts: 684
    Why is this is MTB buying advice?

    Did the mods even read the fucking post?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    ? etc.
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  • ednino
    ednino Posts: 684
    I posted this in workshop tech and its been moved to buying advice

    So maybe the axle is worn and that's why the bush didn't last very long. TF sell stronger axles and bushes so I will try this next time. They also sell 'low friction' bush kits. Wonder if that would be better?

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