Damaged rear linakage, what to do?

strider80 · Post by **strider80** » 03:24 pm Sep 04 2006

Well, I heard some squeaking from my rear suspension yesterday and tore it all apart today. All the bearings were mucked up with dirt and need to be replaced, in both the swingarm and linkage. The problem though is that the linkage bearing where the shock attaches is totally shredded, there weren't even any needles left. I am assuming as the needles squeezed out they damaged the aluminum pretty bad (ovalized), see pics below. So what to do? I could remachine the linkage and sleeve it with steel, but a lot of the strength would be gone. Anyone know what the linkage rocker goes for new or used?

Also, what is the best way to remove and install the bearings in the swingarm and linkage? Socket and hammer method?

awoodman · Post by **awoodman** » 05:14 pm Sep 04 2006

bore it out and punch a bushing in it

KDXer · Post by **KDXer** » 10:59 pm Sep 04 2006

NOT A HAMMER !!!

I used a sockets, vice and large D or G clamps. Put the bearings in a ziplock bag and into deep freeze for a good few hrs before install as it shrinks em enough to press in easily.

m0rie · Post by **m0rie** » 10:23 am Sep 05 2006

Bearing press or sockets and clamps is how i've always pressed them in and out. You could check ebay and see if anybody is parting out a KDX for the linkage, otherwise i'd dress it out and make a sleeve for it.

strider80 · Post by **strider80** » 10:51 am Sep 05 2006

Thanks guys.

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 01:24 pm Sep 05 2006

Harbor Freight sells a nice lil kit and press

Post by **Indawoods** » 01:49 pm Sep 05 2006

That is nice.... what did it run you Wibs?

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 02:06 pm Sep 05 2006

I think $60 total for both

strider80 · Post by **strider80** » 02:17 pm Sep 05 2006

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Mr. Wibbens wrote:Harbor Freight sells a nice lil kit and press

Cool, we have one at work, I thought it might be too small, but I will give it a try.

Post by **fuzzy** » 04:37 pm Sep 05 2006

Wow, $60? I gott get me one. Gotta love harbor freight!!!!!! Can't tell you how many times that thing would've saved me HOURS!

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Damaged rear linakage, what to do?

Damaged rear linakage, what to do?