Rock shox dart2 .

[Dode 47]

How to replace the rubber seals and overhaul them.

 

[iluvmybike]

Manual here: https://www.servicearchive.sram.com/sites/default/files/techdocs/2011-dart-technical-manual.pdf
Your problem might be getting new seals as the forks are old

 

[si_c]

I had a 2006 pair of dart 2 forks, ended up replacing them as couldn't find the seals anywhere.

Admittedly I didn't look too hard, but they are a relatively low end fork even when new so I'm not sure a service would have been worth it.

 

[iluvmybike]

Yep, agree. If they haven't been serviced regularly until now then it isn't worth the effort taking them apart

 

[Dode 47]

Thanks for that cloud you please help what forks should l get to replace then with Dode47

 

[iluvmybike]

Choice will be limited as presume it's a 26" bike and straight steerer. Rockshox 30 TK is a candidate. Don't bother with cheap Suntour ones. Or seek out a decent secondhand pair somewhere - just make sure you get sufficient steerer length to fit your bike

 

[Drago]

If you know the stanchion size you shouldn't have any difficulty getting seals. They're actually notmtoo bad a fork for budget boingers - they track very well and damping is okish, but they are weighty old lumps.

 

[iluvmybike]

I believe the Dart were 28mm seals up to 2008

 

[iluvmybike]

TF Tuned may have some of these. You will also need a small amount of fork fluid (5wt) and suspension grease. And a 24mm socket!

 

[si_c]

I swapped my Dart 2s for a set of Rockshox Recon Silver Solo Air - in part as they allowed me to keep using my QR wheelset so it worked out cheaper. That being said I paid a lot less than the link above.