+-
« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Top rear shock bushing  (Read 425 times)

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Newbie
  • **
  • Posts: 41
Top rear shock bushing
« on: January 14, 2014, 07:51:16 am »
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
Logged

Share on Bluesky Share on Facebook

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Newbie
  • **
  • Posts: 41
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2014, 02:57:30 pm »
I called the dealer today for the bearing & seal was $74.60! [|]
Logged

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Trail Blazer
  • ******
  • Posts: 626
  • Gender: Male
  • Location: Salem, Oregon
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2014, 04:20:40 pm »
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.
Logged
04 CRF 450R----> My Beast
03 LTZ 400------> Wife's Boy Friend
90 LT 250R------> Done and Ripping
01 CR 125-------> Traded For the LT

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Newbie
  • **
  • Posts: 41
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2014, 07:36:06 am »
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
Logged

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Newbie
  • **
  • Posts: 41
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2014, 07:42:56 am »
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?
Logged

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Trail Blazer
  • ******
  • Posts: 626
  • Gender: Male
  • Location: Salem, Oregon
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2014, 11:42:28 pm »
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.
Logged
04 CRF 450R----> My Beast
03 LTZ 400------> Wife's Boy Friend
90 LT 250R------> Done and Ripping
01 CR 125-------> Traded For the LT

Offline

  • 1991 Lt250r
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Elite Member
  • **********
  • Posts: 1350
  • Gender: Male
  • Location: West Virginia
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2014, 01:38:14 am »
91 92 is different can take z400 shock but its to stiff waist of time. 87 to 90 are the same threw those years.
Logged
91 Lt250r Bartlett port and head mod v force 2 Hinson Clutch Basket Cool Head Scp Pipe and silencer ,KN air filter ,EBC clutch, Ohlins  Triple rate Shocks Redone by PEP Shocks,Stock Rear Shock Redone By Pep Shock,  DG nerf Bars , Lonestar axle 2+2,Lonestar Swingarm ,Douglas Red Label rims.

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Newbie
  • **
  • Posts: 41
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2014, 06:21:01 am »
Thanks! +k2
Logged

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Trail Blazer
  • ******
  • Posts: 626
  • Gender: Male
  • Location: Salem, Oregon
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2014, 01:23:21 pm »
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.
Logged
04 CRF 450R----> My Beast
03 LTZ 400------> Wife's Boy Friend
90 LT 250R------> Done and Ripping
01 CR 125-------> Traded For the LT

Offline

  • 1991 Lt250r
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Elite Member
  • **********
  • Posts: 1350
  • Gender: Male
  • Location: West Virginia
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2014, 01:51:03 pm »
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.
Logged
91 Lt250r Bartlett port and head mod v force 2 Hinson Clutch Basket Cool Head Scp Pipe and silencer ,KN air filter ,EBC clutch, Ohlins  Triple rate Shocks Redone by PEP Shocks,Stock Rear Shock Redone By Pep Shock,  DG nerf Bars , Lonestar axle 2+2,Lonestar Swingarm ,Douglas Red Label rims.

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Newbie
  • **
  • Posts: 41
Re: Top rear shock bushing
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2014, 03:54:50 pm »
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
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

+- Suzuki Quadracer HQ Store Zone

http://www.suzukiquadracerhq.com/index.php?action=store