Center shock wear, ltx le

[cannondale27]

What's the higher quality fix for this problem?
Thanks. I have these same shocks on my Cat ZR9000 Ltd.

Schradervalve style cap

 

[rtx moose]

So what is the root cause of these shocks wearing?

 

[Turboflash]

Schradervalve style cap

Thank you. I take it someone has a direct-replacement cap (for QS3), or is this cap just a part from some other shock?

 

[cannondale27]

Thank you. I take it someone has a direct-replacement cap (for QS3), or is this cap just a part from some other shock?

Direct replacement. Last year they were $35 with a refresh of $30 from me. Will know current pricing today when I call.

 

[cannondale27]

So what is the root cause of these shocks wearing?

Which wear issue?

 

[cannondale27]

The wear on body is caused by the spring crossover sliding on it.

 

[Mototown]

Just checked my rear shocks with needle caps , that were rebuilt half way through last year , no measurable pressure drop of nitrogen . Centre shock oil had changed colour a little bit still not bad . Think it’s more to do with who’s rebuilding the shocks & regular 2000 mile maintenance.

 

[cannondale27]

Just checked my rear shocks with needle caps , that were rebuilt half way through last year , no measurable pressure drop of nitrogen . Centre shock oil had changed colour a little bit still not bad . Think it’s more to do with who’s rebuilding the shocks & regular 2000 mile maintenance.

Did you miss the part where I said this shock came right from factory like this? Your day will come.

 

[cannondale27]

And here is another one. Front qs3. Untouched. Factory did this. Leaked nitrogen charge out through fill hole. That’s 2 in 2 weeks through here. If 3 position clicker doesn’t click and click firmly. Shock nitrogen charge has leaked out.

 

[snowbeast]

And here is another one. Front qs3. Untouched. Factory did this. Leaked nitrogen charge out through fill hole. That’s 2 in 2 weeks through here. If 3 position clicker doesn’t click and click firmly. Shock nitrogen charge has leaked out.
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steve the pic with blue dot is the stock needle valve,and is where you install the new shrader style valve?

 

[cannondale27]

steve the pic with blue dot is the stock needle valve,and is where you install the new shrader style valve?

Yes Pete.