The Abbey Bike Tools DU Bushing Service Tool is a compact and refined precision tool, fully machined from stainless steel, designed to remove and install DU (Dual-Urethane) bushings from rear shocks without risk of damage. The result of a collaboration with RockShox, this tool embodies American manufacturing excellence (Bend, Oregon) and is aimed at both professional mechanics and demanding enthusiasts who refuse archaic hammer or vise methods.

Technical highlights

• Coarse-pitch Acme thread: Reduces the number of turns required to extract or install bushings, making the operation smooth and fast.
• Machined stainless steel construction: Guarantees exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, even under intensive workshop use.
• Compact and lightweight design (68 g): Fits in any corner of a toolbox, ideal for mobile workshops or home-workshops.
• Integrated 3/8" square drive: Allows the use of a torque wrench when reassembling suspension components, ensuring precise tightening.
• No brute force required: The threaded press system gently extracts the worn bushing toward the receiving end, preserving the integrity of shock eyelets.

Compatibility and uses

This tool is specifically designed for DU 1/2" x 1/2" bushings equipping RockShox rear shocks. It is part of the range of specialized Abbey tools developed in collaboration with RockShox to meet the demands of modern suspension service: precision, reliability, no approximation. DU bushing replacement is a routine maintenance operation on full-suspension MTBs — with the right tool, what seemed tedious becomes simple and fast.

Operating procedure

Use is intuitive: remove the nut and press end cap, slide the threaded rod through the worn bushing, replace the end cap and nut, then screw to gently move the bushing out of the shock toward the receiving end cap. No hammer blows, no marks, no stress — just clean and efficient work.

Abbey Tools manufacturing and philosophy

Machined and assembled in Bend, Oregon, the Abbey DU Bushing Tool reflects the American brand's philosophy: tools designed for professional mechanics as end users. The difference between dealer pricing and public price is deliberately reduced, demonstrating Abbey's commitment to providing workshop-quality tools at a consistent price. It's a lasting investment for anyone regularly maintaining RockShox suspensions or seeking impeccable service without improvisation.