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Even if the damage to stanchions and shafts is not visible to the naked eye, a bent fork or shock is almost impossible to fix. It will leak oil.

Moreover, if you work at a workshop that fixes and services shock absorbers, it will help you show and tell your customers what is the condition of their shock absorbers in a simple way.

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LABA7 presents a high-precision shock absorber runout measuring tool. It measures if stanchions and shafts still maintain their proper alignment. Use it with both shocks and forks.

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It also helps to decide whether you can take corrective measures or whether components must be replaced to restore the optimal functionality of the shock absorber.

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Runout measurements help ensure that the various components of a shock absorber, such as pistons, shafts, and bushings, are properly aligned and concentric. The tool helps to identify suboptimal parts in the shock absorber or fork and fix or replace them.

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They can also help identify potential issues with misalignment or eccentricity in shock absorber components. Using this tool manufacturers and suspension professionals can ensure that the components are within specified tolerances, reducing the risk of premature failure.

LABA7 fork and shock runout measuring tool is very easy to use. It allows you to assess if there are any deviations from the desired specifications in minutes. For example, if the fork or shock has excessive eccentricity or misalignment.

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The tool helps to identify potential issues that could affect the performance, durability, and safety of the shock absorber.

Forks of road and off-road motorcycles as well as shocks of cars often are mechanically damaged – bent. It often happens during a crash but even a strong hit to a rock or pothole can harm them.

This tool can measure not only the runout of the shaft, but the piston rod as well. It ensures smooth rotation within the cylinder bore without any excessive eccentricity or misalignment.

Runout measuring tools play a crucial role in quality control during the fork or shock absorber manufacturing and servicing processes. They help maintain consistent quality standards and reduce the likelihood of defective products reaching customers.

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Some shock absorbers use bushings not just for mounting but for alignment as well. Use this tool to verify the concentricity and alignment of the bushings with respect to the shock absorber body.

When certain parts of the shock absorber or fork are not ideally straight, unwanted vibrations can occur. It will lead to uncomfortable rides, loss of stability, and bad handling of a bicycle, motorcycle, or car.