Front fork refurb/rebuild: Situation & options.

[AyJay]

• Yeah I figured, I just don't have a tool to hold the catridge while I do up the allen bolt at the bottom - does Pats site demonstrate an work around for this..?
  

Dude - I've rebuilt my forks 4 times. You don't need the tool, or at least I didn't. Before doing anything, whack them in a vice (with soft jaws) and crack the nut off before disassembling the top half. They'll be f. tight, so if you don't have a proper socket set and snug fitting allen bits, get some. Those right angled allen keys that you'll find in the toolkit will be of zero use.


The bushes will be worn out, so get some ahead of time. They wear out really quickly. Also, don't forget to remove the circlip from the oil seal before extracting the stanchion. Like I did once. (embarrassed blush)