[Coffeebro]

My son has an Ironhorse Maverick XC. It has a cheap spring shock on the rear. The distance is 160mm, a little less than 6-1/2", 6-1/2" equals 165mm.

Question: How much play in the eye to eye distance is there before it will cause and issue. Can I install a 165mm shock?

 

[Dougal]

Unbolt one end and see if it can move the extra few millimetres without anything touching.

 

[Coffeebro]

Can you clarify a bit more for me, Im not sure I understand.