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bad fork seals?

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havoc raceing:
so i hit a jump and didnt make the landing and compleatly compresed my suspention and now one of my forks is leaking really bad do i need just new seals or a whole rebuild kit?

Hillclimb#42:
Just seals. Lots of guys would recommend doing both, if one leaks. I usually fix the side that leaks, but I'm not coming up short on huge jumps very often. (I go around those) :lol: If you are hitting alot of jumps, then definately do seals and wipers on both sides. If they leak right after a repair without the huge case smasher, then you can replace bushings that align the tubes.

havoc raceing:
ok cool thanks cuz there is no fluid left at all in one side and i hit a lot of big jumps so i will do what i can

KXcam22:
Havoc,
If bottoming blows your seals then it is possible that you have too much oil in them, ie too high a level.  I would suggest the stock seals or the factory connection (or other susp company).  I am not sure that the quality is there on some of the cheaper aftermarket ones.  I would also suggest checking your spring rate to make sure it is stiff enough. Cam.
 

havoc raceing:
well when i landed a bunch of fluid shot out of the bottom of the forks :-o and i pulled it apart and the seal was almost torn in half so im also thinking i had to much fork oil

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