Hey PB. I recently bought an inexpensive 2007 Specialized FSR XC for my son. It's in pretty good mechanical condition, except the rear shock lower bushings are worn and make a bit of clunking sound when I lift the rear of the bike. The rear shock is a X-Fusion 02-PV. Been searching here, and everywhere else I can think of, for a set of bushing, buy haven't found anything. Reached out to Specialized and they said they haven't had any for 10 years, and recommended I check here.
So, apparently Specialized used a custom/proprietary bushing for this bike/shock. Anyone know where I can get replacements, or know of a work-around? I'm guessing this was a popular bike in it's day. Also, from my internet investigation, seems like it was a pretty common issue with these bikes.
Anyone have any idea how I can fix this inexpensively? Not worth investing much money. Don't have much in the bike. Just want to fix this one up inexpensively for him to take to college.
I would assume the shock bushings are just regular metal bushings correct? Often times those metal bushings wear out & a simple replacement (pressing out & pressing in) should be back on the road
Thanks for the reply, but "no". They are not standard metal bushings. They have a thin flange on the outside, and do not use spacers. There are 2 flanged, bushing, one on each side, and the flange acts as the spacer.
I've reached out to X-Fusion and they said they can provide the bushings, but I'm not sure they have a direct fit. I've sent them photos and hopefully they can confirm that they have replacements available.