Sure seems to me that it would be a simple conversion but does anyone know off hand if it is possible to convert an emulsion shock to a remote res unit?
I am looking at using my rockcrawler as a prerunner and I figure that the 16" travel emulsions in the front would do a lot better if I had a bit more cooling action on them..
Parts you need to get to convert a SAW 2.0"-16" travel emulsion shock to a reservoir shock:
(1) SAW-56200-102: RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY, 2.0" / 2.5" SHOCKS 12" RES, NO HOSE (REMOTE RES) = $132.00
(1) SAW-52300-100: HOSE ASSEMBLY 2.0" & 2.5" STRAIGHT (1/2 O-RING) = $30.80
(1) SAW-52010-200: TOP CAP, 2.0" REMOTE RESERVOIR SHOCK, O-RING 5/8" BEARING = $38.50
(1) SAW-52400-101: SEAL KIT, 2.0" REMOTE RESERVOIR (7/8" SHAFT) = $16.50
I added the seal kit because when you are doing all this shit it would be really convenient to replace all that stuff while you are in there. Also, you WILL ruin the top cap o-ring when removing the emulsion top cap (seal kit comes with a new one). They are assembled with Locktite and only come off with heat which fawks them up.
If you are looking for a less expensive way to get better performance out of your shock you can if you are willing to shorten the stroke 2". You can swap to a 14" shaft and get and Internal Floating Piston (IFP). Here is what you would need to do it.
(1) SAW-56060-014: SHAFT 7/8" x 14" TRAVEL, 2.0 / 2.5" SHOCKS (19.28" OAL) = $49.50
(1) SAW-52005-002: RESERVOIR PISTON, 2.0" SHOCKS (INTERNAL RESERVOIR) = $$4.40
(1) SAW-52400-101: SEAL KIT, 2.0" REMOTE RESERVOIR (7/8" SHAFT) = $16.50
I added the seal kit because when you are doing all this shit it would be really convenient to replace all that stuff while you are in there. Also, you WILL need to get a IFP o-ring and wear band which comes with the seal kit.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.