What downhill forks are these? no markings

jon1993
jon1993 Posts: 596
edited May 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Can anyone tell what forks these are they have been sprayed and have literally no markings the person I bought it off said they are bombers but just making sure that they are as I think they look like boxxers. They have 2 large bolts at the top of the fork legs there are 2 Allen keys on the bottom but no external adjustment at all. The bike there on is a Giant Faith 2 although it was bought second hand so could have a mixture of all different parts.

Thanks!
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  • cobba
    cobba Posts: 282
    The arch that joins the lowers is different to the arch that Marzocchi forks have.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    That's the only thing you van say for certain from that photo is that Bombers they are not!
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Early Boxxers
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    As per nick louse. Early boxxer. Proabably a respray.
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  • jon1993
    jon1993 Posts: 596
    they have definitely had a respray I just need a lighter spring so was trying to work out what forks they where to get one. Do you know what year roughly these will be? Thanks
    Scott Spark 30 carbon custom build
    Giant Faith 2 DH bike
    Boardman pro 2011
    Boardman team carbon 2010
    Carrera kracken 2009
    Specialized fsr pro 2009
    Haro custom build
    Cannondale custom build
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Have a look at the casting marks and measure the legs. Most boxxer internals are swapable.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Definitely older boxxers, not sure how old but pre 2010.
    Measure the Stanchions, im guessing they're 32mm.
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Look like early 8" set. Probably 06/07 Race?
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  • jon1993
    jon1993 Posts: 596
    that would seem about right with the bike its on im pretty sure there 32s do the newer springs fit them? Thanks
    Scott Spark 30 carbon custom build
    Giant Faith 2 DH bike
    Boardman pro 2011
    Boardman team carbon 2010
    Carrera kracken 2009
    Specialized fsr pro 2009
    Haro custom build
    Cannondale custom build
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    No - you will need specific 06 - 09 32mm springs. TF do them. £37
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  • jon1993
    jon1993 Posts: 596
    that's great ill buy one of those then, thanks!
    Scott Spark 30 carbon custom build
    Giant Faith 2 DH bike
    Boardman pro 2011
    Boardman team carbon 2010
    Carrera kracken 2009
    Specialized fsr pro 2009
    Haro custom build
    Cannondale custom build
  • jon1993
    jon1993 Posts: 596
    finally got around to measuring them there definitely 32mm guess I better get a spring ordered if that's the case what sort of sag should I get on those forks as every fork seems to recommend a different amount of sag, Thanks!!!
    Scott Spark 30 carbon custom build
    Giant Faith 2 DH bike
    Boardman pro 2011
    Boardman team carbon 2010
    Carrera kracken 2009
    Specialized fsr pro 2009
    Haro custom build
    Cannondale custom build
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Forget setting sag, there's not really much preload adjustment on those even if you use spacers. Check the spring guide, buy the right weight and you should be good.
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  • jon1993
    jon1993 Posts: 596
    do you know where i would find a spring guide for this age fork? Thanks
    Scott Spark 30 carbon custom build
    Giant Faith 2 DH bike
    Boardman pro 2011
    Boardman team carbon 2010
    Carrera kracken 2009
    Specialized fsr pro 2009
    Haro custom build
    Cannondale custom build
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    You should find it on the SRAM website. They have technical docs for forks older than that.
    Or phone TF Tuned and order one from them, they will tell you what you need.
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