Spring vs retainer diameter

Coxy_UK

I just fitted a Cane Creek spring to my Fox Van RC shock, as TF Tuned stated it fits. The one thing I notice is that the retaining disc does not cover the size of the new spring, and doesn't hold the spring exactly central, it can be moved slightly.

My concern is that due to the forces acted upon the retainer, is it possible that it could fail and break?

I hope my description makes sense and I've probably made it sound worse than it is.

Cheers

RockmonkeySC

It's fine. You don't want it tight.

peter413

It's usually ok but make sure the spring doesn't hit the piggyback on the shock when/if it moves. This can damage both the spring and the shock although it's usually just cosmetic except in the worst cases.

I had this with an old Nukeproof spring on an RC4. It only caused some marks to the springs coating though and so long as I didn't move the spring upwards it usually stayed out of the way. I still only bought Fox springs from then on though.

Coxy_UK

Cheers guys, you have set my mind at ease!!

First ride on the bike Friday at Aston Hill Never been there either but it's only 26 miles away. I do have BPW on the 8th though too.

The Rookie

You could get a local shop to make up a couple of small centring top hats.....

RockmonkeySC

You don't want the spring tight. It needs to be free, there is a tiny amount of twisting in the spring as it compresses and it can tighten or open out as well. There's all sorts of weird things happen to coils as they compress.