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RockShox Super Deluxe coil — 30 mm bearing (M8) into frame with M10 bolt — options?

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RockShox Super Deluxe coil — 30 mm bearing (M8) into frame with M10 bolt — options?

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flag decoxx
Posted: Nov 10, 2025 at 4:00 Quote
Hello riders! I hope someone can help.

I have a RockShox Super Deluxe coil shock with a bottom bearing mount shaft (30 mm, M8 bolt) instead of a standard bushing. My new frame accepts a 30 mm mount, but the bolt is M10 instead of M8.

I found bearings with the same OD and a 10 mm ID, but I haven’t been able to find any reports of someone successfully doing this swap. Is it possible to replace the bearing with one that has a larger ID? Are there other alternatives? Has anyone solved this without replacing the shock shaft? Or should I just sell the shock?

Thanks in advance.

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flag ShawMac
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 5, 2025 at 10:23 Quote
You have been waiting for a while for an answer!. In my opinion, yes if you found new bearings that are the same OD and width, and a larger ID it will work fine. That's what I would do.
flag summitshredder
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Posted: Dec 5, 2025 at 12:13 Quote
Bro, I’d just leave the shock alone or sell it. Forcing a bigger bolt in a bearing is sketchy AF and could wreck the shock or frame. People usually either get the right shock or adapt the frame hardware, not mess with the bearing.
flag ShawMac
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 5, 2025 at 16:36 Quote
He didn't ask if he should force an oversize bolt into the existing bearing. He asked if he could change the bearing to one that fit the bolt, frame, and the shock.
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