Strange front strut help!

db · Post by db » Thu Apr 23, 15 10:57 pm

My shox have leaked for a long time and the Southsea trip has finished 'em off really. A LOT of oil leaked out of one, and the other is seeping. The rods are damaged so I'm looking at replacing or rebuilding.

Are they rebuildable? Will Strange be helpful and sell me parts for old kit or will they be arsey and just try to sell me very expensive replacements?

Any ideas to avoid me spending $2000+ would be greatly appreciated

70_charger · Post by **70_charger** » Thu Apr 23, 15 11:55 pm

As they are an insert I don't know if Leda could match diameter and lenght. They used to offer rebuild service for there struts maybe they could rebuild yours???? http://www.leda.com

ANTON · Post by **ANTON** » Fri Apr 24, 15 7:04 am

Look for motorcycle fork leg repairers they can remove the chrome and clean them up and re-plate them as good as new. I've had it done a few times. If you know the size of the seal I have a few people I use to get the odd seal.

db · Post by db » Fri Apr 24, 15 9:12 am

Good idea Anton, I had my own bike forks done a few years ago. I'll look into that

I'd hoped the shock would be a replaceable insert as I wanted to add a couple of inches travel.

Gutted the car's off the road again

db · Post by db » Fri Apr 24, 15 6:15 pm

I've stripped them down now and both rods need repair.
I spoke to Philpotts who seem to be the bikers favourite. There's another place called Dynasurf within driving distance, but I've no idea if they're any good.They all charge about £60 each rod which is ok. Philpotts have a turnaround of 'a few weeks'

I couldn't get hold of Dynasurf, Friday afternoon innit...

The other issue is that there's a flange welded onto the rod. Hopefully they can work around that.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Fri Apr 24, 15 6:32 pm

You could email Strange to see if there's a rebuild kit available. Alternatively talk to Hausers or Andy Robinson, they must come across this all the time.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Apr 24, 15 7:28 pm

Get some made up in stainless so no more corrosion problems....or would that be too brittle?

db · Post by db » Fri Apr 24, 15 8:11 pm

They're not corroded Pete, they're damaged, what looks like pipe grip or vice marks.
I don't think stainless can be made smooth enough, the seals would rapidly wear. I think they have to be hardened steel with a hard chrome finish.

I'll try them Blue, Ta.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Wed Apr 29, 15 10:42 am

the fellas at strange have allways been very NICE when i have called or emailed. they take their reputation seriously and usually bend over backwards to keep you happy

Dave

db · Post by db » Wed Apr 29, 15 11:01 am

Thanks Dave that's rare these days!
I might give them a call and see what they can do