Hobgoblin suspension rebuild. Pivot bolt question.

Max LOLume · Sep 22, 2016

I've started the process of rebuilding my Hobgoblin's suspension and ran into a question hopefully somebody here can help answer. I have the rear triangle removed and the bearings there already swapped out, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to how to remove the connecting bolts on the two pivot linkages. It looks like it's just an M6 hex on one side and a 17mm nut on the other, but I can't get them to come apart. Do I just need to apply some more mechanical persuasion?Maybe some PB blaster or liquid wrench? Am I'm missing simple?

Pictured: one of the two pivot connections in question:

BigDaddyFlyer · Sep 23, 2016

You are correct - it should be that simple. The bolts are aluminum and have loctite on them from the factory. It may require a little bit of effort to remove, especially if its not been undone in a few seasons of dirt and riding. Be certain you have a 17mm wrench that only has 6 points on it for best fit, the 12 tend to not have as much purchase area and are more prone to rounding the head off.

Hope that helps,

Jeremy

Max LOLume · Sep 23, 2016

Thanks Jeremy! I ended up figuring it out late yesterday evening, the answer was indeed the careful application of more force. I applied a some more more leverage (thanks old seat post!) and the fasteners finally budged.

Now that the frame has been disassembled it's time for a deep clean and some fresh bearings!

A vidal · May 21, 2025

Max LOLume said:
I've started the process of rebuilding my Hobgoblin's suspension and ran into a question hopefully somebody here can help answer. I have the rear triangle removed and the bearings there already swapped out, but I'm at a bit of a loss as to how to remove the connecting bolts on the two pivot linkages. It looks like it's just an M6 hex on one side and a 17mm nut on the other, but I can't get them to come apart. Do I just need to apply some more mechanical persuasion?Maybe some PB blaster or liquid wrench? Am I'm missing simple?

Pictured: one of the two pivot connections in question: View attachment 1095800 View attachment 1095801

I have that same bike, and I need to replace that pivot bracket, the bearing pivot pictured is broken, where can I find a replacement for it

BigDaddyFlyer · Jun 4, 2025

A vidal said:
I have that same bike, and I need to replace that pivot bracket, the bearing pivot pictured is broken, where can I find a replacement for it

Are you talking about the black part in the image - the black pivot arm? If so, that's not an off-the-shelf part that would be easily found. When I worked there I kept a stock of bolts, bearings, and suspension bits for the full suspension models for warranty work, but so much time has passed since then I doubt Airborne even has that anymore, or even if they are still in business. Your best bet is to try to contact them directly to see if they reply and if so, if they have any parts left.

Good luck,

Jeremy

Hobgoblin suspension rebuild. Pivot bolt question.

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