How To Service a 95/96 RockShox Judy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
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SRP still make aluminium cartridges, back in the days plenty of 3rd party made parts for theses forks I had a improved cartridge and dual rate springs in my Judy DH, fork was sold as stock when I got a RST mozo 😂
USE CODE “retrorev” for 10% off on SRP products (except for tires) Make sure to check the description for links to all products and kits related to this fork. Some products may be released after I post the video, but I’ll update them as soon as I can. Also I forgot to mention, the cartridge I took out was actually aluminium and the plastic ones were recalled so make sure to replace yours if you find a plastic one.
Where can I find a replacement cartridge?
@@chrisebert2451 You can find them on eBay, just search up 95/96 Judy damper cartridge
@@RetroRebuilds thanks for replying. I found one, but it’s quite expensive. I could buy new shocks at that cost. Oh well.
Maybe i missed it but i haven't notice any videos about Putin the oil back in would be part of a service?
@@richb2934 When you buy the SRP seal kit for the cartridge, it comes with a manual that shows you how to refill and place the new seals.
Nice video and super I formative! Makes me feel much better about servicing some of my older forks after seeing someone do it step by step!
Thanks so much! That’s the point of these videos!
Many thanks!!! I couldn’t separate the lowers to the stanchions! And I’m going again!!
God bless you, I am getting a trek y22 and I guess I need to service the judy on it. Thank you so much.
Thank you. Very informative video. You make it look so easy. I will give it a try with my newly purchased old Trek.
this video inspired me to rebuild my Judy XC. Thanks!
Nice!
Someone just gave me this fork. Thanks for making this video!
No problem!!
Excellent video, thank you very much, if possible another video of rebuilding the plastic cartridge will be very nice for people who cannot afford the aluminum aftermarket cartridge
I was thinking of doing that, but most of the plastic cartridges were replaced because they were recalled due to them breaking. I’ve rebuilt a plastic one before, but it doesn’t work that well. It’s pretty straightforward, just pop off the seal by pushing down on the road and then clean it out. Then just refill with oil and you’re off. Again I highly recommend replacing it with an aluminum one if you have a plastic one.
Very good thanks I have Judy sl and didn't know how they come apart these are complex..
Glad I could help
Thanks for that video. Thats great. Hard/impossible to get replacement parts here in Germany.
Np good luck
Thanks. This was helpful 👍🏻
You really need to replace the bushings for those forks that's the most important part!!!!
There were no bushings being sold when I filmed the video I have a link for them in the description now thanks for the update. This fork didn’t need them anyway.
Nice and informative video! I have the Judy SL with the fixed stanchions. The cartridge was blow off back then so they had change it with aluminum. They also replaced the elastomers with coils but after that service, the shock was squeaking a lot. They had done something wrong? (It was 20 years ago, but actually after that the fork just stored in my garage).The service was from the from the official rockshox dealer. After the service I made to my Reba it seems extremely easy to open the Judy, thanks to your your video. Should I open it and add more grease? I have plastic caps, can i find aluminum ones ?thank you in advance, keep up the good work on your videos and greetings from Greece!
Glad you enjoyed! Adding some more fork grease definitely wouldn’t hurt. Aluminum top caps are around but they’re pretty hard to find. Better chances finding them used.
*IMPORTANT SAFETY QUESTION*. I've searched the net to no avail for this answer. Do SOME old Rock Shox for 26"wheels have ONLY ONE 'Stack' (internal spring assemble at the top of the fork directly under the plastic cap that threads on top of the fork crown) (Thinking 1990s versions). What I mean by 'One Stack' is only one fork blade has a 'stack' (spring assembly) and the other fork blade has NOTHING, just a different thread on plastic cap over the fork crown threaded hole where you'd THINK there was a 'stack' (spring assembly) under. Reason I ask is I just restored a Trek VRX300 and the original Rock Shox Judy was broken/unfixable so I bought a used Rock Shox Jett off Ebay & when I overhauled it, it only had a 'stack' (spring assembly) inside the left fork blade, which has a spring tension adjuster knob atop (which I cranked to max tension). The right fork blade has NOTHING inside, just a different plastic plug (threaded plastic cap, but it has the correct thread). The bike seems to ride FINE w/just 1 'stack' (spring assembly) inside the left fork blade. The spring tension is adequate, the fork doesn't bind, lean to right side and bounces up and down smooth & doesn't bottom out. It sure SEEMS like this fork was DESIGNED with Only 1 'stack' (spring assembly) inside the left fork blade & NO 'stack' (spring assembly) inside the right fork blade. Do you KNOW if SOME Rock Shox were DESIGNED this way, with ONLY ONE 'stack' (spring assembly) inside ONE of the fork blades, bot NOTHING inside the other fork blade?
I see what you mean. Usually the other side would have some sort of oil damper or air cartridge. The fork will work but I wouldn’t put it under heavy load.
So you don't KNOW if some Rock Shox were DESIGNED the way I described, with Only a spring inside the left fork blade & NOTHING inside the right fork blade, just a hollow tube?
Yes they did that on some budget forks in the 2000’s. The other side should have some oil along with the dummy rod.
Hello. Great video. I have a really old Rock Shox Jett T2 on my old Raleigh M80 and the shock wont rebound. I believe it needs a rebuild but I can't find any videos on it and I'm not sure I would trust myself to do it anyway. Do you have any recommendations? The bike is about 30 years old. The shock is probably 25 years old. I replaced the original one after bending the stock shock. Do you ever do rebuilds for customers? I would even let you use it to make a rebuild video if you were interested. Thanks for the great videos! I liked and subscribed. 🙂
Thanks for the support man I’ll do a Jet video soon they’re very simple forks just elastomers. Sounds like you just need to clean it out and regrease. I would do it depending on where you live
@@RetroRebuilds Thanks for the reply. I'm in FL. I have tried local bike shops but havent had much luck. Im taking it by one more next weekend to see if they can fix it. I'd even consider going to a better/different shock but they told me that all the new socks are now different sizes and wont fit the old head tube....
Hi, great video. I have these forks on my old Giant TCM. The forks are completely compressed basically just from the weight of the bike. Haven't opened them up yet but you think the elastomers are had it?
Yea the elastomers are toast
thsnks, man.
Np
Any suggestions on separating a stuck upper from the lower?
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I have these Judy SL forks but in yellow. They have been bottomed out for a few years. What parts most likely went bad? Thanks
Your elastomers are completely gone. They’re either all powder or slime at this point. You can get new ones at suspensionforkparts.com
Hey! Would you tell me please where i can find the fitting service kit to buy it. I was searching for weeks, not a chance
Link in the description
Hi, Can you put the hydracoil springs on this model? Thanks
If you’re talking about speed springs then yeah
@@RetroRebuilds What do you mean by the term "speed springs" ?
Hi sir !Do you know how to remove external damping adjustment knob from left side (judy sl 1998)
I’m pretty sure you just unscrew it but I’ll make a vid on one of those when I get my hands on one
Ahhh I'm 16 again 🤣
Lol
Hi there, I've got a problem with some JudyDH internals, where the alloy sliders (inside the metal damper cartridges) are totally corroded. Have had no luck finding new shafts/sliders anywhere. Can you assist or do you have any?
Sorry to hear that. Individual shaft would be pretty hard to find, your best bet is to buy a whole new cartridge especially if it’s plastic. You can get the SRP ones but they’re pretty expensive. I can ask him if he can sell the shafts alone
You can try finding cheap spare Judys where the (plastic) cartridge damper is shot but the rod is still ok. And use said rod for your damper.