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Mount Kits and Bushings

Shock bushings and associated mount kit parts are designed to wear and to prevent damage to more expensive parts of your shock (shaft/body eyelet). They are easy to replace, especially if you invest (£20) in a bush fitting tool (see how to use RSP Bush Tool) to help you maintain a smooth, clunk-free ride. Some bikes, whose shock is mounted directly in the 'mud path' from the rear wheel, will need a new bushing or even a complete mount kit every couple of months.

As the bushing/mount kit attached to the swing arm or linkage is subject to more rotation and mud, it usually wears 4 to 5 times faster than the main frame mount. This is why we supply separate mount kits for each end of the shock. You can replace just the mount that is worn.

We can supply heavy-duty mount kits in any sizes (up to M8x80 and M6x68) to suit all makes of shocks and bikes. We know the sizes required for many of the common bikes but it's always a good idea to measure your bike to confirm the size we have is correct when ordering. Please note we do not supply bolts.

We no longer supply standard top-hat reducer-type mount kits although we still fit them, when necessary, during shock services.

 

Heavy-Duty Mount Kit £12.95

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Heavy-Duty Mount Kit comprises a precision-ground stainless steel pin/axle, 2 rubber seals, 2 aluminium spacers and an eyelet bushing. This system extends the life of the eyelet bushings. The mount kits come in various widths to match your frame with 6, 8 or 10mm (3/8" option on Santa Cruz) bolt holes and we can match any requirement for all brands of shock.

Note: All HD mount kits are supplied with 1 polymer eyelet bushing (see below for options on eyelet bushings).

 

How to Measure

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Heavy-Duty Kit Fitted (M8 x 41.5)

The width matches the distance between the mounting lugs on the main frame, swinging arm or linkage plates. The diameter matches the mount bolt or mount pin diameter (usually 6 or 8mm).

 

Eyelet Bushings

We recommend polymer eyelet bushings for heavy-duty mount kits as they resist deterioration under cleaning with chemicals (e.g. Muc-Off), and they last longer. However, we also supply metal bushings if you prefer - please specify when ordering.

 

Not all eyelet bushings are the same! There are 3 standards...

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Internal Bushing Diameter

Fits Shocks

Bushing Options

12.7mm (1/2") Fox, 5th, RShox '03-'04 & '08, Romic, Cane Creek, Avalanch, Giant NRS Polymer, metal with DU (black) or DP (red) coating
12mm Manitou, RockShox '05-'07, DNM Polymer or metal with DU (black) coating
10mm RockShox '96-'02 Polymer only

 

All eyelet bushings are £2.95 each or 4 for £10.00

To see how to fit eyelet bushings and mount kits easily here

Add min. £3.00 for UK postage, processing and packing

You can buy any brand Mount Kit, Eyelet Bushings or Eyelet Bushing Fitting Tool (£20) ....
 

 

To order, please have your payment card ready and call 01373 826800