Think roller bearings we have no space and seal will be poor decreasing performance gains fast.
But
DU bushings (like dogbone busching in sherco) seems like a good idea. Can be one with internal diameter 8mm and 10mm lenght. Lever hole will be bored to fit DU external diameter and still need to machine two washers and an internal sleeve hole 6mm and external 8mm to DU interface....
Ended sticking with leaded bronze like shown...
Machined some lead bronze bushings for my levers (plastic ones allowed some play)
This ones ended being a good surprise since feeling has been improved.
And made a in line cooler for gasgas enduros
It's not hard work. Take photos when disassembly it can be useful on reassembly
Lewisport usa have a good bit old manual that can help a lot
http://www.lewisportusa.com/manuals/sherc_11-21-09/sherco_setup_and_lubrication_guide.pdf
And is good having dogbone bushings before starting service. It's cheap and service will be perfect if you replace them. (16.18 and 16.19 on pag 19)
Agree. Remembering that this "new modern" shocks have a piston separating oil and gas. So, one hole for oil and gas does not work any more.
If a shrader valve is too big for your shock, you can use a KTM M5 style bolt (neoprene seal and needle system) witch require a special inflating device.
You need a hole to pressurize the shock after reassembly too.
Air is 80% nitrogen. Not ideal but work (on trials) just like mountain bike and downhill shocks because shock does not get too hot like on a enduro or MX
