Lower shock clevis for Air shock for SX trail

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Lower shock clevis for Air shock for SX trail
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flag mbcbags
Posted: Jan 24, 2013 at 15:18 Quote
It'll fit into the clevis for sure. I'm not sure if the frame geo would be a good fit though. I already had my air shock lying around so it was a cheap thing for me to attempt. If it didn't work I could easily have gone back to the coil. I'm guessing that if you ask the right person they could tell you which air shock matches the characteristics of the DHX RC4 the best. I'm pretty ignorant about shocks and based my switch on the fact that they both had a piggy back shock so they MUST be close. Not the best method, but it seems to be working.
flag ctownbike
Posted: May 11, 2013 at 23:03 Quote
So only fox shox will work? Do you know if a vivid air will fit ? Or x fusion vector air
flag mbcbags
Posted: May 12, 2013 at 6:31 Quote
I don't know. I've only seen Fox shocks used with this particular clevis. But if the O.D. and measurement of the mounting hole match up I don't see why it wouldn't work. Unfortunately I don't know the measurements and can't seem to find any online.
flag q232
Posted: Aug 30, 2013 at 11:59 Quote
mbcbags ,Can you buy a lower shock clevis for me and sent it? in my local shop can't order it for me.
I can pay you via PayPal
flag THConcepts
Posted: Sep 25, 2013 at 5:26 Quote
mbcbags

I have a 2009 sx trail, and I'm thinking of going for the same mod to save weight, make it even more pedallable. I know that the geometry is different between the models, but i also found this pic of someone who's done the same mod to a 2009 model; http://www.vitalmtb.com/community/PARMAGEDDON,23864/setup,21391

It also seems he's used the same linkage. Am i right in thinking that its the linkage from an sx, rather than an sx trail?
flag mbcbags
Posted: Sep 26, 2013 at 21:22 Quote
It sure looks like he's using an SX link instead of the SX Trail link. The big difference is that the SX link is designed to work with the end of an air shock instead of the spring coil shock. I ordered a 2012 SX clevis linkage and it works with the air shock perfectly.
flag mloteyro
Posted: Nov 30, 2013 at 21:12 Quote
What tune is your rear air shock set to?
flag mbcbags
Posted: Dec 2, 2013 at 22:03 Quote
Not sure; it's been awhile since I've messed around with it. I know I have about 250 lbs of pressure in the main chamber, but I don't really know how many clicks in or out on the other settings. I'm pretty sure I set them in the middle and they felt so good I just left them as is.
flag novocaine
Posted: Dec 4, 2013 at 8:34 Quote
Hi guys, I need to do the same. Can anyone tell where to buy it?

Thanks in advance.
flag renoirbud
Posted: Jan 23, 2014 at 18:59 Quote
Is the air shock a 8.5 by 2 or a 8.785 by 2.25?

(For a 2009 trail SX)
flag novocaine
Posted: Jan 24, 2014 at 11:22 Quote
For 2010 sx trail shock size is 7,875*2,25. I think it is same for 2009

renoirbud wrote:
Is the air shock a 8.5 by 2 or a 8.785 by 2.25?

(For a 2009 trail SX)
flag mloteyro
Posted: Jan 24, 2014 at 14:39 Quote
Correct. 2009-2010 its 7.875X2.25
flag mloteyro
Posted: Feb 4, 2014 at 11:35 Quote
Sadly, my LBS charged me $40 plus tax on the lower shock clevis Frown
flag goonie143
Posted: Jul 23, 2014 at 16:12 Quote
mbcbags wrote:
I just got done setting one up with a DHX 5 tonight but haven't had a chance to really ride it though. I cycled it through the range of the shock and don't see any interference. The part cost $25 at my local Specialized shop. But I can't find a site that shows the exact numbers for the shock set up though. I'll call up Fox tomorrow to see what they say as far as how much air pressure and/or clicks out on all of the adjustments.
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I understand you got the clevis from you LBS. I have a 2012 SXT and want to try to put in a Cane Creek Double Barrel CS Air on it. Could you give the info for your LBS and person you worked with? I want to order this part.

Thanks in advance,

+ Joe
flag mbcbags
Posted: Jul 23, 2014 at 19:26 Quote
I went to Gregg's Greenlake Cycle in Seattle, but I didn't speak to anyone in particular. I just had them order the clevis for a 2012 SX and it was around $25.

 


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