How to mount Rockshox Kage RC rear shock??

[Cricket_Swe]

Ok so, I'm not sure how to install my Rockshox Kage RC properly. I have this mounting hardware but the center piece doesn't go through the eyelet of the shock, not without force anyways. Am I supposed to press it through?








And is it supposed to look like this one when I'm done but with the center gap being through the eyelet of the shock of course.

Also I can't help but notice there are o-rings on the above picture, am I supposed to have an O-ring between those spacers and the shock eyelet?


Another question, can I use ordinary metal discs as extra spacers if there is no mounting hardware that fits perfectly?





I have the original Rockshox mounting hardware



http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/se/en/rockshox-rear-shock-mount-hardware-1-2-x-1-2-/rp-prod54654

Any help is much appreciated!

 

[MadRhino]

The shock mount on bikes are different from one another. For this reason, shocks are sold with bushings that might not fit the bike. Sometimes they need to be cut, or replaced with longer ones. Traditionally, shock mounting bushings are made of three parts: A center sleeve and a seat for each side, but this is not a standard and some are 2 parts or even single for some cheaper bikes. Usually, the mounting hardware on the original shock of the bike will fit most replacement shocks. If you have to make a new fit, there are 3 factors to match: alignment, cushioned seat, and width. The O rings are for cushioned seat, so the pivot action is silent and keeping the grease inside. Some bikes are not coming with those on the mount side, so there may not be O ring seats on the bike's mounts. Then it is your choice to adapt or not. On the shock eyelet, they are required. The alignment is usually centered, so both seat pieces are the same length, but you have to check if there is an offset and eventually, cut 2 different length.

You will find videos on Youtube, and instructions from manufacturers in the bike manual.

 

[Cricket_Swe]

I found the instructions! It would appear I only need to press it through, so I'll do that

 

[Drunkskunk]

It's going to be a very tight fit. If you throw the bushing in the freezer for a few hours before sticking it in, it will slide a bit easier.

You can use some washers to space that bushing out, but it's going to rattle and pop, and the shock bolt may come lose. Thread lock can prevent that, mostly.
The right way to do it, is measure the gap and order a bushing either that size, or slightly larger and cut it down to fit.