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06-28-2020, 07:56 AM | #1 |
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Öhlins...dirt/mud/dust covers
Was a bit sceptical about how well they might fit (and then work).
But true to Öhlins quality...they fit and seal beautifully. Fingers crossed I can stretch out the time between rebuilds... |
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Will this work in a similar inverted strut?
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these never seemed to catch on in the offroad world... i used to run a few lizard skins products on my mountain bike that worked very similar. i know they've had these for the car world for quite some time as well.
https://www.lizardskins.com/product-..._protector&v=0 i believe the main consensus against them was that they tend to trap dirt, debris, and moisture within the assembly, which doesn't exactly exacerbate wear(compared to a non-protected shock), but doesn't cut down wear enough to justify the product. my impression is that it's led to being a 'feel good' product that has no significant mechanical benefit...
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I'm really just going off the advice that the builder of the dampers gave me to try and extend the intervals between servicing the units (he also said to regularly take off the protectors give the dampers exposed areas a surface clean too) .... so fingers crossed. |
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I've had Eibach Spring Covers on my MCS since day 1. They work really, really well.
Great at keeping dirt, grime, OPR and everything else out. Especially if you have torrington bearings or thrust sheets
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so, was i wrong? have the shocks required less maintenance with these?
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Ive also been a bit anal about the nice gold bits, so have protected them with thick clear acrylic to try and absorb rock strikes. (Sad, I admit ) |
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Considering dirt and grime could get on the shaft and potentially compromise the seal and accelerate wear, yeah I think these justify the cost when we're talking about $1000/rebuild cycle.
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