Changing suspension

[avman]

Hi all
Changes to amflow pl and was hoping to change over to factory fox front and rear shock I have a spare rear dpx2 160mm seams too long it maybe a 205mm
if you have changed over rear shock which one did you go for and how did it affect the bike.

Also I’m toying with going
factory 36 160mm grip 2
or
Factory 170mm 38 fit4

I have both to try problem is the existing headset has a weird fork crown washer I can’t get off the existing fork

Cheers
Jon.

 

[mustclime]

You go from a 210mm shock to a 205mm shock, you will drop the rear end by about 15mm. This will get those cranks closer to the ground.

 

[avman]

it physically wont fit hence me asking what and if others have replaced the shock with, TBH i will probably leave it i was replacing it as i already had one available to me

im more intersted in the 170 38's vs the 36's 160

 

[Weeksy]

I have both to try problem is the existing headset has a weird fork crown washer I can’t get off the existing fork

Cheers
Jon.

At the bottom where the steerer meets the upside down U shape ?

That's called a Crown Race and makes the headset bearing 'fit' and meet correctly. You need a tool (or a screwdriver and a hammer, please don't)