Help on 1996 Judy SL/DH

[Old School MTN BKR]

I have a 1996 Judy SL with the DH internals (double compression and rebound damping cartridges), with more or less 80mm of travel.

I really love this fork and don´t want to retire it. The only thing I need to replace is the bushings and I want to know if the Sid/Judy/Pilot bushings found on cycling stores would work on this 1996 fork or they are made for SRAM built Judys only.

http://aebike.com/page.cfm?Affiliate=1& ... SKU=FK4275

RockShox
28mm Sid/Judy/Pilot bushing kit (10mm/20mm) (FK4275)
$19.99

 

[jim-laden]

Try here, they seem to know their onions as well as forks!!!

Jim

http://www.tftunedshox.com/index.php

 

[Old School MTN BKR]

Try here, they seem to know their onions as well as forks!!!

Jim

http://www.tftunedshox.com/index.php

Thanks, I´ve send an e-mail to them.

 

[john]

I have a 1996 Judy SL with the DH internals (double compression and rebound damping cartridges), with more or less 80mm of travel.

I really love this fork and don´t want to retire it. The only thing I need to replace is the bushings and I want to know if the Sid/Judy/Pilot bushings found on cycling stores would work on this 1996 fork or they are made for SRAM built Judys only.

http://aebike.com/page.cfm?Affiliate=1& ... SKU=FK4275

RockShox
28mm Sid/Judy/Pilot bushing kit (10mm/20mm) (FK4275)
$19.99

the new bushes will fit. Try and get the ones with the taller lower bush. Removal of old bushes and refitting is tricky without proper tools. Sure some inginuity and a socket set would do the trick.

 

[Old School MTN BKR]

the new bushes will fit. Try and get the ones with the taller lower bush. Removal of old bushes and refitting is tricky without proper tools. Sure some inginuity and a socket set would do the trick.

Why a taller lower bush? Should I ask for the seller about it or there´s a way to identify it?

 

[john]

the new bushes will fit. Try and get the ones with the taller lower bush. Removal of old bushes and refitting is tricky without proper tools. Sure some inginuity and a socket set would do the trick.

Why a taller lower bush? Should I ask for the seller about it or there´s a way to identify it?

Like these > http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=2989

Supposedly stiffer. Also wear better.

 

[Dhphat]

I know qbp still has them as well. I also think you can still get them from these guys. They bought all of the old stock parts from Rock Shox when SRAM bought them.

http://www.hippiesuspension.com/hippietechsuspension/

 

[Old School MTN BKR]

Like these > http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=2989

Supposedly stiffer. Also wear better.

Thanks!

I know qbp still has them as well. I also think you can still get them from these guys. They bought all of the old stock parts from Rock Shox when SRAM bought them.

http://www.hippiesuspension.com/hippietechsuspension/

Whats "qbp"???

I´ve tried to bought some spares from Jerry Vanderpool (Hippie Tech), but he doesn´t sell parts, he just service the forks. And it´s too expensive to send the fork from Brazil to Idaho.

Thanks for you attention guys!

 

[Dhphat]

Whats "qbp"???
quote]

QBP is quailty bicycle products. they are the largest US distributer/importer.

 

[Old School MTN BKR]

Look what I´ve found!!!

http://www.angryasian.com/printf.php?forkID=7

FORK INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE ANGRY ASIAN HIMSELF!
WWW.ANGRYASIAN.COM

ROCK SHOX - manufacturer's site --> http://www.rockshox.com
1996 JUDY SL, XC, DH
THE FIRST TO USE THE MCU/OIL CARTRIDGE COMBO

(...)

Bushings: In stock form, Judys have one upper and one lower bushing per leg. HOWEVER, there are several advantages to installing a second set of lower bushings. By increasing the amount of contact area between the upper and lower tubes, wear is decreased considerably and fork rigidity increases. You should expect, however, a longer break-in period during which your fork may be quite sticky, but don?t worry; the wait will be worth it. Use the older steel bushings if possible.

This guy has lots of older forks maintenance tips in his website.