Top rear shock bushing

• Top rear shock bushing
  Posted by Dave3500 on 14 Jan, 2014 07:51
• Hi all,
  
  When I got my quad, it came w an extra rear shock so I changed it out, now after riding the top bushing has much play. Would I be able the take the other bushing w/o destoying it or should I just start w a new bushing? Any how to's on this?
  
  Thanks,
  Dave
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Dave3500 on 14 Jan, 2014 14:57
• I called the dealer today for the bearing & seal was $74.60!
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Dutch_Rutter on 14 Jan, 2014 16:20
• Heres a upper kit only from all balls on ebay.
  
  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Upper-Shock-Bearing-seal-kit-Suzuki-LT-250R-85-90-/271369797240?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f2ee67e78&vxp=mtr
  
  This is the one I picked up. It says that it includes everything for the rear shock assembly but I havent pulled it apart to verify that.
  
  http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-Balls-Shock-Bearing-Seal-Kit-Suzuki-LT250R-1985-1985-1986-1986-1990-/300917438700?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461013b8ec&vxp=mtr#ht_0wt_0
  
  I would pick up the bushing/bearings and not try to reuse one that was removed. They do get pretty messed up when taking them out usually.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Dave3500 on 15 Jan, 2014 07:36
• The bottom link, after I entered my year & model said it was not compatible w my year & model.
  
  Looks like the top one is the real deal & $50 cheaper too. Thanks for posting the link, much appreciated, that's the one I'm purchasing, Dave
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by Dave3500 on 15 Jan, 2014 07:42
• Also thanks for the tip on not trying to remove the bearing on my other shock. When I heard how much it was going to be to get it rebuilt I went for a used one for now. Are all years of the shocks, 85-92, compatible w my 88?
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Dutch_Rutter on 15 Jan, 2014 23:42
• Not a problem. From what I've read and some one will correct me if I am wrong but the 85-86 will not interchange with the 87+ rear shocks. But all 87+ will and 85-86 will interchange with each other. thats why if us 85-86 guys want to swap to the newer style swinger we need the entire set up, shock and all.
  
  I am not sure if their are any direct swaps from other bikes. I think I read somewhere that you can swap in a z400 rear with some mild grinding by I'm not 100% on that.
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by LT250RWV on 16 Jan, 2014 01:38
• 91 92 is different can take z400 shock but its to stiff waist of time. 87 to 90 are the same threw those years.
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Dave3500 on 16 Jan, 2014 06:21
• Thanks!
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Dutch_Rutter on 16 Jan, 2014 13:23
• Thanks for the correction that WV, Like I just posted in the other suspension thread going on right now, You can swap a 400ex spring on the Z400 shock and it makes a world of difference for us lighter riders. We have that set up on my wifes Z400 and her 140 lbs butt can candle that thing like a champ on trails and dunes. no more bouncing off the seat if you hit a bump.
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by LT250RWV on 16 Jan, 2014 13:51
• I put quadracer spring on z 400 shock then it was way to soft if you could find spring in the middle  might work good. But I like stock shock when its working right.
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by Dave3500 on 16 Jan, 2014 15:54
• Agreed, I'm 180 so the stock setup is fine for me too. Just need to get me a top shock bearing & the world will be back in balance.
  
  A few quads ago we had to swap in another newer shock, so it's great to know you catz are up on the latest.
  
  Happy to be here,
  Dave
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