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Thread: Alston Vari Shock Help
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06-29-2010 #21
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I ended up sending mine back into Alston and getting them rebuilt. The experience was very pleasant and they are working great now.
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06-29-2010 #22
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Thanks guys!
Jermey, how much did it cost and what kind of time frame did it take?
06-30-2010 #23
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I sent mine back for repair/rebuild. They received them on Thursday and I received them on the following Tuesday. Very fast service.
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07-03-2010 #24
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Well, I sent them off yesterday. Nick At CA said it would be $50 each plus shipping. Hopefully they can find out what caused the problem and that it won't happen again. I thought it would last a little longer than approx 10,000 miles, but we'll see on the next go around I guess.
07-07-2010 #25
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Yes, I'm still around
Just wanted to add: I would recommend contacting CAC about having them check and/or rebuild your shocks, for two reasons...there may have been a design change which would make the aforementioned procedure null and void in your situation...and, if they're leaking, it's for a reason. Worn seal, scratched shaft, etc. Best to send them in so they can find out why and get the correct fix for you.
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10-13-2010 #26
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I put on my rebuild vari-shocks back in June...no problems since then at all!!
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05-03-2016 #27
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Shock rebuild kit
I know this is a super old thread but thought I'd ask in case anyone still monitors this. I have a set of varishocks that are leaking and I was wondering where I can obtain the rebuild kit?
Might there be a rightup with pics by now?
It's about $250-$300 for two shocks and I'm sure I can do the rebuild if I can get the parts. This will be my first shock rebuild and would like to learn so am not too concerrned if I screw up the first time (doubt it)
Thanks,
Victor
05-05-2016 #28
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05-09-2016 #29
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Sorry we do not sell the shock parts. Unlike other shock brands, we actually manufacture this shock in house. Other companies are just buying someone else's shock and relabeling it or having all the shock components made in China, then just assemble them in the states. This in house manufacturing gives us the freedom to make running changes, thus when shock come in for a rebuild they're also getting updates. So when get back your VariShock shocks, newly rebuilt, they'll be the most current version of VariShock shocks.
You can contact me directly if you want to get the rebuild done.
Nick Spinelli
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