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Shock shaft interchange

Posted: 12:04 pm May 20 2016
by bob_jones
What is the likelihood that the shock shaft from a later model kdx would fit the shock on a c-series? I have a corroded shaft on my 1986 and the piston diameter might be the same I wonder if the shaft might interchange. Any ideas?

Re: Shock shaft interchange

Posted: 01:41 pm May 20 2016
by BillyWillicker
I ended up not having a good enough shock to work for you. I will keep an eye out. Try Ebay, I lucked out and got my shock from ebay.

Re: Shock shaft interchange

Posted: 01:43 pm May 20 2016
by bob_jones
I've beat ebay to death. Got absolutely nothing.

Re: Shock shaft interchange

Posted: 07:00 pm May 20 2016
by BillyWillicker
I sniped mine with BIN after it was list for like an hour. $56 to the door. Keep looking, one will come up.

Re: Shock shaft interchange

Posted: 02:21 am May 22 2016
by KDXGarage
No. You need a 1986 to 1988 shaft. Shocks show up sometimes, so hang in there. 1989 and newer are 44mm bodies are 44 mm, not 40 mm.

Re: Shock shaft interchange

Posted: 10:04 am May 23 2016
by bob_jones
After much frustration, I've sent it off to FRP for re-chrome / rebuild. It was just the best way in this situation. Nothing I found was likely to be much better than what I already have. Thanks for the info.

Re: Shock shaft interchange

Posted: 12:09 pm May 23 2016
by KDXGarage
Well, you know it should be in great shape for a long time now.

Re: Shock shaft interchange

Posted: 12:26 pm May 23 2016
by bob_jones
The interwebs say Mr. Fredette knows what he's doing so I guess we're about to find out.