New seatstay pivots are stiff

[LGavin]

Replaced my seatstay pivots and bushings with a new set Greg sent me and noticed that it doesnt slide on its own even when the shock is not mounted.. I loosened the bolts to check if it was overtorqued but to no avail.there is also a squeaking sound when i cycle the suspension up and down particularly on the left seatstay pivot when tightened..breaking in?bushings were greased and was able to ride it 2days ago.

[kosmo]

Call Greg at Turner.

In my experience this could be either 1) a slightly too tight fit between the pivot axle and bushing, or 2) a pivot axle that is slightly too long.

Both pretty easily rectified.

[LGavin]

@kosmo- pivot axle meaning the short shaft with spiral grooves and not the male and female clevis bolts right? Yup will drop him a mail. Thanks!

[kosmo]

@kosmo- pivot axle meaning the short shaft with spiral grooves and not the male and female clevis bolts right?

Exactly.