Mount Kits and Bushings for Rear Shocks
Mount Kits attach the rear shock to the frame and are available to fit most major brands of shock. Eyelet bushings protect the shock eyelet from wear, and keep the mount kit snug - we include one in every mount kit. We only sell heavy-duty mount kits (see 3rd photo below).
There are 2 common standard sizes of eyelet bushing (12 & 12.7mm) with corresponding mount kits. Mount kits come in many sizes to match bike manufacturers' frames.
What you need to know before ordering Mount Kits
1) Eyelet Dimension. The brand of shock determines if you need a 12 or 12.7mm Mount Kit. If your brand isn’t listed you need to measure the internal diameter of the eyelet bushing (after removing the mount kit).
| Eyelet Bushing Internal Diameter |
Fits these shock brands (this is not a comprehensive list) |
| 12.7 mm (1/2") |
Fox / 5th Element / RockShox '03-'04 & '08 / Romic Avalanche / Giant NRS |
| 12.0 mm |
Manitou / RockShox '05-'08 / DNM |
| 10.0 mm |
RockShox '96-'02 (no online ordering - please call) |
2) Mount Kit Dimensions (e.g. M8x22). Mount kits are available with 6, 8 or 10mm bolt hole diameter (3/8" option on Santa Cruz) and various widths from 15.8 - 80mm to match your frame. So an M8x22 has a 8mm hole with 22mm overall width. Photos below show how to measure your existing mount kit or frame.
Why Heavy Duty Mount Kits?
Heavy Duty Mount Kits last up to 60% longer that standard (reducer/top hat) mount kits. We supply them individually because mount kits wear at different rates. Mount kits attached to the swing-arm or linkage are subject to more rotation and sometimes mud, so usually wear 5 to 10 times faster than the main frame mount kit. By supplying them individually you can replace just the mount kit that is worn, saving money and the environment. We do NOT sell standard (reducer/top-hat type) mount kits, see photo on right-hand side below.
More about Eyelet Bushings
As well as size variations, we also offer eyelet bushings in different materials. We recommend polymer eyelet bushings for heavy-duty mount kits as they resist deterioration under cleaning with chemicals (e.g. Muc-Off), and usually last longer, and supply this type with our mount kits. However, we also supply metal bushings if you prefer, see here.
Not sure how to fit HD Mount Kits or Eyelet Bushings?
See how to fit Heavy Duty Mount kits and eyelet bushings here. Make life easier with a eyelet bushing fitting tool here.
Need non-standard sizes?
Can't find the size you require in our shop? Just contact us with your requirements as we can make any size for £17.90.