Blown Shock, what to do?

Shivers · 04-13-2004, 02:15 AM

So. I blew the fox rc on my scream on the weekend. It ran good for a year or so, but now it blew half way down a regular dh run. So i'm stuck on what to do. These are the options i'v thought of.

Get the R.C rebuilt. Pro's
Cheapest option.
Cons.
may just blow again when it returns so i'll be out 100 or so and be in the same situation again.
May take a while.

Get the R.C rebuilt with the PUSH industry's kit.
Pro's
is supposed to take the shock up to the level of 5th's etc. and is tuned for style,weight,frame.
Con's
unprooven
cost $250 or so.

Get a new shock. (swinger or avy)
Pro's
I get a new shock.
dont have to worr'y about blowing it.
impoved performance.
Con's
Price.
meaning i would have to earn the $$ which may take a while.

So tell my what ya think. and if any one has a shock that will fit my scream for sale post up or pm me PLEASE! ok thanks alot

Incorrigible · 04-13-2004, 02:18 AM

I would get it rebuilt. There is no reason why it ought to blow again soon. There will also be a repair warranty, I imagine. You may want another as a spare, though, because turnaround is not quick from what people have told me. Trident can turn around a 5th element in a couple of days, should you ever need one of those done. Hint Hint.

the flying moose · 04-13-2004, 02:20 AM

get the RC "pushed". complete rebuild is $93.85 plus shipping.
or you could get the race systems from Push and its only $165.75

http://www.pushindustries.com/

Shivers · 04-13-2004, 02:26 AM

Arn't the push prices in U.S dollars though? I thought i saw that they are located in Cali? Has any one had the race kit put in?
PS-warrinte is gone.

Slamigo · 04-13-2004, 02:40 AM

Just get it rebuilt. It will be just like new.

For a little more than the price of a new 5th or swinger, you could sell your Banshee frame and buy a 2004 Scream with a 5th element.

Bryan · 04-13-2004, 02:43 AM

it would be nice to know what year your shock is?the old valving was a big problem and i "believe" the new valving is a big improvement, which could be your answer.if it already has the bighit valving(i hate that term for some reason) then i would consider the push route.i loved my fox rc and had zero issues with it even though it had the "old" valving.i also had alot of hours on it in the +2 years i had it.

IFO · 04-13-2004, 03:37 AM

get it "pushed" since your shock needs attention anyways...

i'm tempted to send mine off in fact...

i def. suggest u keep the RC thou...

Jigsaw · 04-13-2004, 03:54 AM

While were on the topic, how much does a rebuild cost? I was told it would be like $200 (I'm having a Fox Vanilla rebuilt)

Shivers · 04-13-2004, 05:13 AM

Does any one know if the prices on the PUSH website are in U.S or Canadian Funds?

corey@nsmb.com · 04-13-2004, 05:42 AM

All shocks blow.

I've seen just as many 5th's and Swingers blow as I have Fox RC's.

There is a misconception that lots of Fox's blow, which isn't the case. The number of Fox Shocks on bikes compared to anything else is staggering...so when you have that many out there, the failure rate you hear about seems a tad silly at first glance, but when you look at the size of the sample, it isn't out of the ordinary.

Shocks have a very difficult job to do on bikes and get pushed hard. They do need maintenance like anything else...they just let you know when! (sometimes by turning into a springboard just to keep you honest)

The prices on the PUSH website would be US.

flowrider · 04-13-2004, 06:39 AM

Full Boar rebuild at a reasonable price don't they?

illomatic · 04-13-2004, 07:17 AM

....or you could replace the RC with a DHX - supposedly out by about July, but who knows how much that'll cost. I'm geussing about the same as a 5th or Swinger.

Right now I'm looking at either getting my RC "Pushed" or waiting for the DHX - leaning towards the Push Race rebuild though. That way I can actually ride a decent shock this season!

Rat · 04-13-2004, 05:51 PM

My RC is down at Push right now. Ill post up a review when I get it back. so far they have been great to deal with. they called me to let me know the shock arrived two days later they phoned me to confirm my return adress and to let me know my shock was beeing shipped back that day.

Im getting the full race tune

there is a guy in chilliwack who does somthing similar to push but not as extensive. he only charges 150 canadian.

corey@nsmb.com · 04-13-2004, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rat
My RC is down at Push right now. Ill post up a review when I get it back. so far they have been great to deal with. they called me to let me know the shock arrived two days later they phoned me to confirm my return adress and to let me know my shock was beeing shipped back that day.

Im getting the full race tune

there is a guy in chilliwack who does somthing similar to push but not as extensive. he only charges 150 canadian.

I am really interested in this PUSH tuning....Can you pm me or email me with details and such when you get it back?

Thanks!

Corey

Rat · 04-13-2004, 06:07 PM

Unfortunatly I can only compare it to other Fox shocks as I havn't put any real saddle time in on a progressive or manitiou.

04-13-2004, 02:15 AM	#1
Shivers Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Van island Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Blown Shock, what to do? So. I blew the fox rc on my scream on the weekend. It ran good for a year or so, but now it blew half way down a regular dh run. So i'm stuck on what to do. These are the options i'v thought of. Get the R.C rebuilt. Pro's Cheapest option. Cons. may just blow again when it returns so i'll be out 100 or so and be in the same situation again. May take a while. Get the R.C rebuilt with the PUSH industry's kit. Pro's is supposed to take the shock up to the level of 5th's etc. and is tuned for style,weight,frame. Con's unprooven cost $250 or so. Get a new shock. (swinger or avy) Pro's I get a new shock. dont have to worr'y about blowing it. impoved performance. Con's Price. meaning i would have to earn the $$ which may take a while. So tell my what ya think. and if any one has a shock that will fit my scream for sale post up or pm me PLEASE! ok thanks alot

04-13-2004, 02:18 AM	#2
Incorrigible Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Far far away Posts: 1,084 Rep Power: 1048	I would get it rebuilt. There is no reason why it ought to blow again soon. There will also be a repair warranty, I imagine. You may want another as a spare, though, because turnaround is not quick from what people have told me. Trident can turn around a 5th element in a couple of days, should you ever need one of those done. Hint Hint. __________________ www.joemamma.ca www.intensecycles.com

04-13-2004, 02:40 AM	#5
Slamigo just jeepin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 927 Rep Power: 14	Re: Blown Shock, what to do? Just get it rebuilt. It will be just like new. For a little more than the price of a new 5th or swinger, you could sell your Banshee frame and buy a 2004 Scream with a 5th element. __________________ We're riding bicycles!!! For sale: 5th element spring 425 lbs from a 2003 Bullit $40 shipping incl. PM me.

04-13-2004, 07:17 AM	#12
illomatic Non-Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Sooke BC (Victoria) Posts: 886 Rep Power: 11	....or you could replace the RC with a DHX - supposedly out by about July, but who knows how much that'll cost. I'm geussing about the same as a 5th or Swinger. Right now I'm looking at either getting my RC "Pushed" or waiting for the DHX - leaning towards the Push Race rebuild though. That way I can actually ride a decent shock this season! __________________ "If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid." ~Epictetus

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04-13-2004, 02:26 AM	#4
Shivers Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Van island Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Arn't the push prices in U.S dollars though? I thought i saw that they are located in Cali? Has any one had the race kit put in? PS-warrinte is gone.

04-13-2004, 02:43 AM	#6
Bryan bighitter who? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: not close enough to the riding Posts: 6,290 Rep Power: 10604291	it would be nice to know what year your shock is?the old valving was a big problem and i "believe" the new valving is a big improvement, which could be your answer.if it already has the bighit valving(i hate that term for some reason) then i would consider the push route.i loved my fox rc and had zero issues with it even though it had the "old" valving.i also had alot of hours on it in the +2 years i had it.

04-13-2004, 03:37 AM	#7
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,650 Rep Power: 4442274	get it "pushed" since your shock needs attention anyways... i'm tempted to send mine off in fact... i def. suggest u keep the RC thou...

04-13-2004, 03:54 AM	#8
Jigsaw Shed Head Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Delta,BC Posts: 275 Rep Power: 87	While were on the topic, how much does a rebuild cost? I was told it would be like $200 (I'm having a Fox Vanilla rebuilt)

04-13-2004, 05:13 AM	#9
Shivers Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Van island Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Does any one know if the prices on the PUSH website are in U.S or Canadian Funds?

04-13-2004, 05:42 AM	#10
corey@nsmb.com I want to ride. Join Date: Dec 1977 Location: The Darkside Posts: 10,543 Rep Power: 666	All shocks blow. I've seen just as many 5th's and Swingers blow as I have Fox RC's. There is a misconception that lots of Fox's blow, which isn't the case. The number of Fox Shocks on bikes compared to anything else is staggering...so when you have that many out there, the failure rate you hear about seems a tad silly at first glance, but when you look at the size of the sample, it isn't out of the ordinary. Shocks have a very difficult job to do on bikes and get pushed hard. They do need maintenance like anything else...they just let you know when! (sometimes by turning into a springboard just to keep you honest) The prices on the PUSH website would be US.

04-13-2004, 06:39 AM	#11
flowrider back in the saddle Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: White Rock Posts: 793 Rep Power: 49	Full Boar rebuild at a reasonable price don't they?

04-13-2004, 05:51 PM	#13
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,089 Rep Power: 3366845	My RC is down at Push right now. Ill post up a review when I get it back. so far they have been great to deal with. they called me to let me know the shock arrived two days later they phoned me to confirm my return adress and to let me know my shock was beeing shipped back that day. Im getting the full race tune there is a guy in chilliwack who does somthing similar to push but not as extensive. he only charges 150 canadian.

04-13-2004, 06:07 PM	#15
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,089 Rep Power: 3366845	Unfortunatly I can only compare it to other Fox shocks as I havn't put any real saddle time in on a progressive or manitiou.

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