5th Element/ Swinger Coil Over Speed Sensitive Conversion Kit
Convert your old coil over 5th or Swinger to Avalanche style internals
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After:


New shock Decal available for your 5th Upgrade
Download: What's been Done and a Set-up Manual (9.53 mb)
What riders say:
Hi Craig,
I had my 5th Element rebuilt earlier in the year. I have been meaning
to email you to let you know how pleased I am with it.
Holy crap! Compared to the original 5th Element, the rebuilt shock is
super plush, super responsive. I've been riding Santa Cruz v10s for
about 4 years with 5th Elements, and the difference between the shocks
is amazing. The v10 is truly a different bike now.
I raced the bike all season, and never, not once, did I bottom out the
shock. Yes, the shock has that peculiar ding-ding sound, but I'm
guessing that's the blow-off. But through drops, rock gardens, and a
few days in Whistler, the shock was incredible. No problems, either.
Set it and forget it.
I run Fox DHX 5.0 on my other freeride/DH bikes, and compared to the
Avalance-rebuilt 5th Element, the Fox feels stiff and unresponsive. I
like the Fox, but I really like the Avi-built 5th.
I have one more 5th Element, and next season, I plan to send it in to
get rebuilt. I also may send in my 888 for a rebuild.
And if I'm ever looking to buy a new shock/fork, I'll definitely give
Avalanche a serious look.
Thanks for making a great product!
Craig,
I got out on the trails this weekend with my newly rebuilt 5th 3 way and
it
feels like a whole new bike. Just wanted to say thanks and let you know I
plan on replacing this with a cubbie sometime next season as I'm sure its
going to feel even better.
Thanks!
Craig,
I posted up a gushing review of your upgrade over on MTBR. I can't say that
it is perfect, but from it's origin to the current state of the shock is night
and day. What surprised me the most is that I am actually favoring this shock
for all around riding. I thought my Push tuned RP3 was nice. This shock is
so plush that it blows the RP3 out of the water. Hats off on the conversion
kit and thanks for putting up with me through the setup period. After riding
this shock I can definitely see another Avalanche shock in my future.
thanks
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Eliminates SPV piston and replaced with a tapered shim stack revalved for speed sensitive damper piston set-up. |
| New low speed compression adjuster to replace beginning stroke adjuster screw, increases range of low speed adjustment from firm to super plush. | |
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New higher rate spring, reconfigures end of stroke adjuster to a high speed adjuster with a rate adjusted blow-off valve. |
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Improved common bleed rebound circuit for more lively feel and increased lift over jumps, improved rebound adjustment with modified rebound needle profile and machined shaft bolt to accept a more progressive tapered rebound valving shim stack. |
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Improved bottom out bumper for smoother full stroke |
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New and inproved seals, DU bushing and dust wiper to reduce stiction |
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Improved teflon insert bushings for increased wear and reduced weight |
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