Dog + Bone Covers...

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GregD-UK · #1 Post by **GregD-UK** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:08 pm

Hi all,

OK men, I have bought some 3mm neoprene material and am getting a template made to create a cover for the D+B on our stead. This will probably incorporate the bottom of the shock as well.

The idea came to mind when my bearing were shot and was sick of cleaning them. Have seen the sock that K+N do to cover the spring. It will have a velcro fastening on the top section, with some holes on bottom to allow for any deluge that may occur.

Need to sweet-talk my local clothing repair sewerer now

Let you know how I get on soon...

zoidberg · #2 Post by **zoidberg** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:12 pm

Nice idea, please post photos etc when done. Hopefully it won't get trapped anywhere..

jonnie_r · #3 Post by **jonnie_r** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:08 am

Nooj does the R&G shock tube I believe.

Though stopping road crud getting onto the bottom of the shock is a good idea. Be interesting to see how it turns out.

Chabby · #4 Post by **Chabby** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:27 am

When I replaced the shock I noticed that the dogbone had a few mils side to side movement on the steel tube spacers which the mounting bolts go through.
My mate tuned me up a few nylon washers to stop the sideways movement and more importantly stop the ingress of crap.I took the shock off again recently after 18 months or so and the bearings were still clean.
Can't see any reason for the side clearance.
Mine was sufficient for the dogbone to rub on the triangle causing an arc shaped wear pattern.

#5 Post by **mangocrazy** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 5:52 pm

Chabby wrote:When I replaced the shock I noticed that the dogbone had a few mils side to side movement on the steel tube spacers which the mounting bolts go through.
My mate tuned me up a few nylon washers to stop the sideways movement and more importantly stop the ingress of crap.I took the shock off again recently after 18 months or so and the bearings were still clean.
Can't see any reason for the side clearance.
Mine was sufficient for the dogbone to rub on the triangle causing an arc shaped wear pattern.

I like that idea, in fact I like it a lot...

Falco Frank · #6 Post by **Falco Frank** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:28 pm

+1 on the good idea..

But I did think it was rhyming slang for 'phone'