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Parts for KS LEV Integra?

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flag johnbalz
Posted: Jun 12, 2018 at 10:43 Quote
Back into biking after many years off and soaking up all the new technology. I bought an Ibis Mojo HD3 that came with a KS LV Integra seatpost. The post has some rotational play to it (the stanchion rotates a few degrees in either direction) and some side to side play. I'm a longtime moto guy and having done a lot of forks I'm assuming there are bushings in there? I have found countless threads talking about the clamps on these letting the seat slide back or the post sagging, but neither of those are my issue. I'm surprised that there are no rebuild kits available, does anybody know where I can get the parts to rebuild this thing?
flag zachstill
Posted: Aug 2, 2018 at 22:44 Quote
Typically most dropper posts have a slight rotation side to side. There are guide pins that prevent the seat from turning, but a lot of times these get worn out. As far as rebuilding it goes, KS posts use a cartridge system, which means it is a sealed system that cannot be rebuilt. Buying a new cartridge and installing it is the only way to essentially "rebuild" the post. You can see the exploded view here (the cartridge is what KS calls the "Oil Pressure Stick"): http://www.kssuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-LEV-Integra.pdf

johnbalz wrote:
Back into biking after many years off and soaking up all the new technology. I bought an Ibis Mojo HD3 that came with a KS LV Integra seatpost. The post has some rotational play to it (the stanchion rotates a few degrees in either direction) and some side to side play. I'm a longtime moto guy and having done a lot of forks I'm assuming there are bushings in there? I have found countless threads talking about the clamps on these letting the seat slide back or the post sagging, but neither of those are my issue. I'm surprised that there are no rebuild kits available, does anybody know where I can get the parts to rebuild this thing?
flag teedubya
Posted: Aug 2, 2018 at 23:19 Quote
This thread shows how to rebuild the cartridge and cure sagging. I know that's not your issue, but there may be some info in there that helps.
http://forums.mtbr.com/components/ks-lev-diy-cartridge-rebuild-899659.html
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