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Thursday 29 September 2016

Scott (DT Swiss) Equalizer 3 Shock Tool

Practically every bicycle suspension fork or shock available on the market can be taken apart and serviced with a few common tools and a little bit of patience by anyone, not just specialist service centres. Unfortunately the Equalizer 3 shock made for Scott by DT Swiss is not one of those shocks. Yes the shock is nicely engineered but it is no more complicated or difficult to service/bleed than anything else on the market - so there should be no reason why you can't do it yourself.

After repeated and unfruitful enquiries to Scott, DT Swiss and TF Tuned trying to get information on disassembly instructions, seals and tools to perform the job myself I got tired of their secrecy and unwillingness to share information.

So I designed my own set of tools in CAD that I will make available to my fellow mountain bike friends at the bottom of this post.


To do a basic service on the Equalizer 3 shock you need at least 3 specialist tools that you cannot purchase anywhere unless you are specialist shock servicing business. The 3 tools you need for basic disassembly are as follows:

  1. An inverted slot-head screwdriver - to undo the two small bleed valves
  2. A 4 pin spanner - to remove the chamber cap from the (-) negative chamber
  3. A 3 pin spanner - to remove the chamber caps from the (+) positive chambers

Tool 1 - The Inverted slot-head screwdriver

This tool is very easy to make by hand. All you need is an old screwdriver or piece of metal rod that has a diameter of 3mm. Start by cutting the end so that it is flat. Then cut a small vertical slot in the flat end. That's it, you've now made the first tool for the bleed valves.


Tool 2 - The 4 pin spanner adapter

You will find a lot of similar looking tools by doing a search on Google or eBay but they will not have the correct pin diameter or arrangement of pins.

This is the 4 pin spanner adapter I designed myself.


It fits over the upper part of the piston mount and locates snugly into all 4 pins on the (-) negative chamber cap. Then all that is needed is a standard 42mm ratchet socket to undo the cap.

Please note:

DO NOT USE AN ADJUSTABLE SPANNER, MONKEY WRENCH OR RING SPANNER AS THEY CREATE UNEQUAL TURNING FORCE ON THE ADAPTOR AND HAVE NO DOWNWARDS PRESSURE.






Tool 3 - The 3 pin spanner adapter

Again, you will not find anything on Google or eBay that has the correct pin diameter or arrangement of pins.

This is the 3 pin spanner adapter I designed myself.



It fits over and locates snugly into all 3 pins on both the (+) positive chamber caps. Then all that is needed is a standard 26mm ratchet socket to undo the cap.

Please note:

DO NOT USE AN ADJUSTABLE SPANNER, MONKEY WRENCH OR RING SPANNER AS THEY CREATE UNEQUAL TURNING FORCE ON THE ADAPTOR AND HAVE NO DOWNWARDS PRESSURE.





Now service your Equalizer 3 yourself!

As I said at the beginning of the post I am making the 4 pin and 3 pin spanner adapters (shown below) available for my mountain bike friends (the inverted slot-head screwdriver you need to make yourself). Each adapter is made from PLA or ABS plastic printed from a Makerbot Replicator 3D printer and the locating pins are made from steel. Each adapter has been tested and is strong enough for multiple uses using the correct size socket adapter (I do not recommend the use of a standard spanner or adjustable wrench as this will put unequal turning force on the adapter).



Please use one of the two blue PayPal links below and I will send you 1 x 4 pin tool and 1 x 3 pin tool. Please include your NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE when you make the transaction.


PayPal Links:




Please note 1: Please allow between 10-30 days for delivery depending on where you live.

Please note 2: The 3D design files are NOT available for download.

Please note 3: Remember these tools are not made of metal, they are plastic, but they are strong enough to do the job multiple times if they are used in the correct way - DO NOT USE THEM WITH ADJUSTABLE SPANNERS, MONKEY WRENCHES OR RING SPANNERS. ONLY USE THEM WITH RATCHET SOCKETS.

Please note 4: The tools listed on on this page will only work with the Equalizer 3. If you need tools for the Equalizer 2, then go to this page.

Feel free to ask questions or leave a review in the comments box below.

Thanks


67 comments:

  1. I would like to order the tools and instructions. Are they available to Canadians without paypal?

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    1. Sure, send me your email and we can go from there. Thanks

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    2. Hi, i would like to contact you, if possible, how cane i do??

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    3. On here, how can I help?

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  2. Hi I've bled my shock and sorted out it not retracting but I would like to replace the seals. Any idea where I can get them?

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  3. I am assuming this tool will also work with the equalizer 2.

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    1. Yep here you go http://lifelearningsofanearthling.blogspot.com/2022/03/scott-dt-swiss-equalizer-2-shock-tool.html

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  4. Hi Dave,

    I just sent you 60.00 for the Scott Equalizer tools via PP........ So great!

    I had my Equalizer 2 rebuilt by Oliver at Blue Liquid Labs a couple of years ago:

    http://blueliquidlabs.com/suspension/equalizer-shock-upgrade/#more-14



    Thanks! Eric

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    1. Cheers Eric, thanks very much. Will send the tool tomorrow morning

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  5. Hello! Do you still sell these tools?

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  6. Okej good so how to do. I just pay you 60£ via PP and send you my adress?

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  7. i have paid 60£ on the paypal link now, i hope you can se my address there?

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    1. Hi Kalle, yes I have it thanks. Will get it printed and sent out before the weekend for you.

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    2. Sent using airmail this morning, should be with you in a few days

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  8. Hi, are the kits still available? Is so how quickly could you post me one and do you know where I can buy the seal kits from? Looked on eBay but no luck.

    Thanks

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    1. Yep, tool still available. Try TFTUNED for the seals, there’s also an Australian website that was selling them I think.

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  9. Hi, Dave
    I would like to order the tools and instructions.

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    1. Yep, go ahead, use one of the links on the page.

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  10. Hi Dave, just bought tools through paypal as Daniela N. I leave you my email to send the address and any needs: valerioantonangeli@live.it


    I would also like to share that link that i finally found searchig around which should be fine for the seals kit: https://www.airnshox.com/product.php?id=393%20class=

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    1. Thanks very much, I've sent you an email to confirm your address details.

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  11. Dave, im interested with the tool set? available to ship to Singapore?

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    1. Yes no problem, but I am away from my printer at the moment. Might be a month or more before I can get one to you.

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  12. Hi Dave,

    Any chance of getting the CAD plans? We've got a couple of 3D printers at work that I could use. I'm in NZ.

    Cheers,

    David

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    1. Hi, I'm afraid the plans are not for distribution. Sorry.

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  13. Hello
    Do you know of any video to rebuild the equalizer 2 rear shock?I'm interested in the tools but I need a video to fix the leakage oil problem to the negative valve.
    Thank you

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    1. Not a video, but you can try following my guide here http://lifelearningsofanearthling.blogspot.com/2016/12/scott-dt-swiss-equalizer-3-shock.html

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  14. Hello David,
    are both adapters currently available?

    Thanks Peter.

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    1. Yes they are, but you'll need to be quick I'm only in near the printer for the next 24hrs, then the next date will be Xmas.

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  15. Ok,
    thanks for the info and today i would send 60euro via pp.
    I'm from Czech Republic
    Petr.

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  16. Current status? Do you have the both tools in stock?

    What about the inverted slot-head screwdriver? Do you offer this tool as well?

    Many thanks in advance!

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    1. I think I am currently low on the metal pins which I will need to order, should take a few days for those to come through, then I can print and assemble the tools.

      I don't make or supply the slot-head screwdriver. It's not that hard for you to make from a cheap/old screwdriver using a junior hacksaw.

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  17. Hello Dave,
    Thanks for putting all this together, just checking that you have the tools in stock before i send through an order.
    Thanks

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  18. Hello Dave i would like to buy the 2 tools and if you have also the service kit.
    Is possible pay by transfer bank i don t have paypal i m in italy.
    How many days you think all can be here.
    Br Luca Luzzana ll.racing.it

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    1. Sure, send me an email at one_amp @ hotmail dot com

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  19. Hello Dave, are you still making the tools for the equalizer? If so how do I go about ordering? Thank you for your time. Jon

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    1. Yes Jon, they are available. There's two PayPal links just after the last picture on this page.

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  20. Hi Dave. Thx for making the tools you save me!
    I just sent you the payment by paypal.
    Alex

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    1. Hi Alex, received thanks, will try to print over the weekend and get it sent early next week.

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  21. Hi Dave. Thx for making the tools you save me!
    I just sent you the payment by paypal.
    Alex

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  22. Can you post pic of the inverted slot screwdriver?

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    1. Will add it as soon as I can get to my shed, won't stop raining here!

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  23. Hi will you deliver to Australia? Do you have an email?

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    1. Yes, I have sent one there before, it took a while to arrive though.

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    2. Email is one_amp at Hotmail dot com

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  24. Do you do tools for equaliser 2 mate

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    1. Will do very soon, I've got one coming in the post in the next week or two

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  25. Hi,
    Do you have the tools for the Scott Equalizer 2 available? What would be the delivered price to the UK?
    Thanks

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    1. Yep here you go http://lifelearningsofanearthling.blogspot.com/2022/03/scott-dt-swiss-equalizer-2-shock-tool.html

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  26. Hi,
    Do you have the tools for the Scott Equalizer 2 available now?
    Many Thanks,

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    1. I now have an equalizer 2 shock, so can design and make a tool to fit. Just use the purchase links above for the number 3 tool. Allow for 14 days, could be sooner, depends how much testing i need to do.

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  27. Sir,

    Where are the links to purchase Equalizer 2 tools. Also, where to order the service kit for Eq2? And lastly where to find the instructions?

    Cheers, Pawel, Canada

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  28. Have you completed the Equalizer 2 tools yet? And, any sources for the seals?

    Thanks

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  29. Hi,

    I require tools for an Equalizer 3, just wanted to confirm they are still available before sending the funds?

    Thanks

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  30. Hi, how long do you think it would take to get a set of tools to arizona?

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    1. 2-3 weeks I think once they are printed. I'm on holiday the week after this one, so best order in the next day or so if you want me to send before I go away.

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  31. Bonjour,
    Fabriquez vous toujours ces outils?
    Je vous remercie d'avance.
    Mathieu.

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  32. Je vous ai envoyé le paiement par paypal.
    Merci d'avance.
    mathieu.

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    1. Thankyou, money received. Will make and send this week for you.

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    2. Outils bien reçu au retour de mes vacances merci encore.
      Juste petite question, quelle huile dois je utiliser pour l'amortisseur 7.5wt? n'importe quelle marque?

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    3. Think I used 7.5wt in mine. http://lifelearningsofanearthling.blogspot.com/2017/04/scott-dt-swiss-equalizer-3-shock.html

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