bushings...
I am quite sure that Cane creek, fox and stratos all use the same sized bushings(1/2"ID x 1/2" width) except for some ad12s that had a slightly wider bushing(9/16") but the same OD. that definately isn't the problem here. it would appear that the diameter of the hole that the bushing is supposed to slide into is too big. i would make a small shim out of a piece of soda/beer can (7/16" x 3/4") and slide it into the hole to make the diameter smaller so the bushing fits in tightly. you may need to adjust the size of the shim. i would also use a bit of loctite(green, i believe for non threaded interfaces - or blue should work as well) between the shock and shim and then between the shim and bushing. Not between the bushing and aluminum frame spacer though. it's supposed to rotate there. you might want to try a different companies DU bushing as well to see if it fits tighter. just to a bearing store with the one you have and see what they can order from a different manufacturer. it shouldn't cost more than a dollar or two each.
I am quite sure that Cane creek, fox and stratos all use the same sized bushings(1/2"ID x 1/2" width) except for some ad12s that had a slightly wider bushing(9/16") but the same OD. that definately isn't the problem here. it would appear that the diameter of the hole that the bushing is supposed to slide into is too big. i would make a small shim out of a piece of soda/beer can (7/16" x 3/4") and slide it into the hole to make the diameter smaller so the bushing fits in tightly. you may need to adjust the size of the shim. i would also use a bit of loctite(green, i believe for non threaded interfaces - or blue should work as well) between the shock and shim and then between the shim and bushing. Not between the bushing and aluminum frame spacer though. it's supposed to rotate there. you might want to try a different companies DU bushing as well to see if it fits tighter. just to a bearing store with the one you have and see what they can order from a different manufacturer. it shouldn't cost more than a dollar or two each.
