fork seal changes

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  1. scan

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    Anybody know of good place for fork maintenance, IE area,I live in Rancho Cucamonga. Is under60$ unreasonable?
     
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    Depending on the service but $100 is more likely if seals are needed. What kind of fork? How old?
     
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    If your willing to drive, Steve @ Garageworks suspension can hook you up. He is in Oceanside now...

    GARAGEWORKS
    318 via del norte
    oceanside, CA 92058
    760-966-1048
     
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    You could always buy the seals and service them yourself.

    Both Fox and RS have pretty good info on their sites.

    That at way could be done for well under $60.
     
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    You tube is your friend for DIY repairs... Sometimes the MFG has how to videos. At least Fox does.
     
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    As does RS/SRAM
     
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    Couldn't agree more with this. With all the resources available online it is pretty easy to learn to do this yourself. Much cheaper than having a shop do it, and it will give you a better understanding of how the fork works etc.

    Just make sure you set aside ample time to do it the first time you try, and be patient.
     
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