Radflo Rebuild

[Peck]

Radflo .. Now with A.I.R.

Anyone here send their Radflos back for a factory rebuild? I'm about to in the next couple of weeks and hope it's not too much of a down time -- most have said it's about a week.

 

[Peck]

So I finally sent them back for the rebuild. Took about just over a week with shipping there and back, Radflo was easy to deal with. Glenn and I would just email back and forth when needed -- his response time was great.

Cost break down:

• Shipping to Fountain Valley California - $42
• Seal Cap 63.5mm Short - $35(x1)
• 2.5 Shock Service - $85(x2)
• Spherical Bearing COM 8T - $12(x1)
• Shaft Bump Stop 7/8" - $4(x1)
• 1/2" Mounting Bolt - $5(x2)
• Labor - $30(x1)
• Needle Valve SAE #4 - $5(x2)
• Return shipping - $49

Grand Total = $362

I'm thinking that they either replaced the adjusting and locking rings for free or that those items are apart of the service fee. Reason I think these is because they are brand new (mine were galled) and there is no charge for them.

I can't wait to get these back on the truck!

Before:

After:

 

[Maxterra]

Those look a lot nicer in picture #2!

Post up review on the ride after the rebuild.
Mine are 3 yrs old now, but still seem to work fine and don't look bad.

Normal wear is so gradual, you don't typically notice unless you blow a seal. On most of my trucks, when I finally change them out, always amazed on how much better they ride again.

 

[Peck]

Will do.

I had them rebuilt because I blew one at GONE9 while on Kokopelli Trail. I had a local ATV shop rebuild them as best as they could (meaning replacing any seals they could, tightening any fasters, recharging the) but it wasn't even a 50% rebuild. They rode like shiat not too long after and just progressively worse. Finally had the time to contact Radflo and as about a rebuild.

Glenn said they weren't too bad but the internals did show signs of heavy wear. Again, this is because I blew one of them out on a 100+ mile trail after two years of abuse. If I hadn't blown them I'm sure they wouldn't have been to worse than new.

I really can't wait to reinstall them. I'm running OEM coilovers with ADF spacers right now and with all the added weight, the ride sucks.

 

[Peck]

Now with after install report (A.I.R.)

Finally got around to installing these again this past week, man what a difference! Forgot how smooth my truck can be, how much it doesn't roll into corners, and how much it doesn't nose dive when breaking. I also got about an extra .75 of lift out of it to compensate for the bumper and skids. It was definitely worth it.

 

[Oz_X]

That's awesome! FV is pretty near to me. So without shipping I could save close to a hunny?

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[Peck]

Easily.

And probably more if they aren't too worse for the wear -- mine were pretty bad.

Mark has paid the most for a rebuild as far as I know.