1995 Trek Y-22 Rear Shock

[MaxBack]

Hey everyone, just picked up my latest project, a 1995 Trek Y-33 in what I've always thought to be the nicest Y color, burgundy.

Unfortunately, even though it's in great shape it is without a rear shock. Can anybody help me out what details I should be looking for when purchasing the replacement for it. Does anybody know the exact eye to eye measurement? I know it would have came with the Fox Alps 4, but what about sizing? To be honest it's the first time I really had to source a rear shock and I'm a little new to this

Thanks in advance!

 

[ishaw]

A couple of posts on forums suggesting size:

Inexpensive shock for trek Y 22 - Bike Forums

Bicycle Mechanics - Inexpensive shock for trek Y 22 - I'm looking for a cheap replacement shock for my 1997 trek y22. It is 6.5 inches with about 1.5 inch of travel. It is currently a fox aris 5. Also if you have any thoughts on rebuilding I would appreciate your advice on where I might find a...

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Trek Y-22 rear shock

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[MaxBack]

A couple of posts on forums suggesting size:

Inexpensive shock for trek Y 22 - Bike Forums

Bicycle Mechanics - Inexpensive shock for trek Y 22 - I'm looking for a cheap replacement shock for my 1997 trek y22. It is 6.5 inches with about 1.5 inch of travel. It is currently a fox aris 5. Also if you have any thoughts on rebuilding I would appreciate your advice on where I might find a...

www.bikeforums.net

Trek Y-22 rear shock

www.mtbr.com

Thanksa lot, I saw those but unfortunately pretty lacking in real info. I think what will be most helpful is if I can get some details on mounting hardware.

 

[sam_white]

I think what will be most helpful is if I can get some details on mounting hardware.

The mounting hardware you need will also depend on what shock you get.

 

[MaxBack]

The mounting hardware you need will also depend on what shock you get.

Thanks so much for your reply, but can you help me understand this? My research up to this point has led me to believe that I need to measure bolt diameter (m8 m6 ect.), and then the distance from one inside end to the other of the bracket on the frame for both the front and rear mounting point.

Nobody mentioned anything about each particular shock being different and when I look at mounting hardware on websites such as The Lost Co I don't see where there would be a third measurement taken into account.

 

[sam_white]

Shocks have different diameter and width eyelets.
Rather than repeating myself, I've a post on the subject here with an example:

RST 22 Rear Shock

Just as I think I've figured out rear suspension, I get this curveball. Thought it'd be easy to get some new bushes and a fitting kit to take out the slop but TFTuned can't help. The shock eyelets are 15mm wide and the diameter of the rod seems to be about 13mm, measured as accurately as I can...

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