RockShox 1/2x1/2-Inch Rear Shock Bushing Tool (Eyelet/Seal Head)

does what it is supposed to. However, it is not as durable as I had hoped. I managed to get two shock bushings out of the press, but only one bushing back in before the load bearing edge on the press started to deform and then slowly turn to iron filings when it came up against the face of the bushing, which I was attempting A smooth and flat surface is no longer present on the main press face of the steel bushing. There is a sharp, smashed / flared edge to it. In order to remove another bushing I will need to use a different tool. The sharp, flared edge would scratch up the inside of the eyelet as the steel bushing is forced out, if it even fitted. There is even a possibility that it might get caught in the eyelet of.

Angelo Guzman

| Apr 07, 2021

It is necessary to use the This is the tool you will need to remove your stock shock bushings so that you are able to replace them with those from the new shock if you are replacing your stock shock with an upgraded RockShox model. It is an easy to use tool that is a great addition to any mechanic's toolkit. My one star was knocked off for a couple of reasons There are a lot of free alternatives on the market for mountain bikers, and this isn't as good as it might look. Almost any local bike shop will be glad to swap out your bushings for free or for a few dollars. This is a quick (30 seconds) procedure that requires little effort on the part of the user All you have to do is align the tool and turn it. In fact, most people do not need it, though I suppose it's nice to have.

Peter Harrington

| May 12, 2021

The description was accurate. I replaced the bushing without any issues, but another reviewer states that there needs to be a washer between the bushing and the tool because the tool rotates over the bushing and it may cause some damage to When you insert the newly manufactured bushing, the same thing happens. It will be great if there is a whaler. This tool has a little bit of edge damage, however it is not too bad. You want to be careful not to damage the shock eyelet by rotating the tool almost a full circle so the end touches the bushing instead of the socket side.

Nia Simmons

| Jul 30, 2020

It's not a good idea to simply use one of those sockets that is roughly the right size to use to plow your bushing out of the eyelet with a hammer, if you do that once or twice, you'll regret it later.

Ayden Aguirre

| Oct 02, 2020

Excellent tool needed this to install my new shock, it can press into place and the eyelet bushing can also be removed.

Shiloh Mann

| Sep 12, 2020

In order to change out Rockshox shocks, you need to remove the bushings like this. The tool is easy to use, line the tool up with the bushing, then thread it.

Makayla Lynch

| Nov 08, 2020

The reducer and similar items can be easily removed with it. There are two problems 1) The new bushing needs to be protected from being scratched with a washer. Although the finish is not completely smooth, there are a few hard edges which dig into the anodized surface. This has caused me a lot of heartache. It didn't make a difference when I applied grease. If I were to do it again, I would use a milk carton gasket or washer or purchase one specifically It would have been nice if SRAM had considered Two) I had a large spacer for the tool but it was bigger than it could The ratchet socket of similar size I was using as a spacer had to be used to align my socket. As far as I'm concerned, it does the job, and I like the fact that I don't have to use a vise, but it's not a perfect tool.

Louis McCall

| Jan 04, 2021