Ghost all you'll have to do is fill and bleed the shock, put the new hose and reservoir on, bleed that, fill with nitrogen, and you'll be good. I was going to do that but decided to rebuild mine instead.
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Any year Banshee rear shock
Get the bolts and mounting point seals, etc.
Mount upside down on T3
Drill T3 upper mount bigger.
Fits stock swing arms but will not fit some aftermarket like West Coast
Slightly short than stock with slightly heavier spring
If you're patient you can get one for $40 or so.
I got really lucky and grabbed 2 for $25ea on a buy it now auction about 30 minutes after it posted.
I also added an adjustable link because with the combination of 22" tires, Maier low-pro fenders, and me the tires rub on the fenders often.
It's no Fox Twin-Clicker but it's better than my blown out stocker.
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I found this video which does answer some of my questions and gives me some hope that my shock will perform correctly once charged, but I'm still wondering if it's correct for my shock to feel like it's blown because it doesn't have nitrogen in it. If I don't figure that out ahead of time I'll just go ahead and get it charged and if it's not right oh well, back apart it will come.
https://youtu.be/JjAiYKQj1V8
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Well I dropped the shock off today for charging. The guy at the Honda dealer who charges shocks won't be in until Monday unfortunately, and the suspense is killing me. I asked them to relay the message to the shock guy to please see how the shock feels before he charges it to see if it feels right to him, so we'll see what happens.
Glamy I tried going to the welding supply place last week to see if they'd do it but they didn't have the means.
Fingers crossed!
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My shock rebuild has been a complete and utter failure. I'm not going to express the level of disappointment I'm feeling about this right now and I might just stay home this June.
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Bummer man! Don’t let this setback get you all deflated. It’s time to rebound, and get work done!
Red Rider's Sand Machine Updated 07/23/14
I forgot to ask previously, is there a supplier where i can order the correct length hose and fittings for the reservoir to attach to the shock?
Or can i pretty much call up any suspension place and place an order for this type of stuff?
Lower washer stack was upside-down. It's back together and getting charged tonight.
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