How to service, refill and rebuild a Scott's steering stabilizer

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Short answer

Scott's says to treat the stabilizer like suspension. When it is mounted correctly few parts wear, and an occasional oil change is the main job. How often depends on how hard you ride.

How often to service it

Scott's says to treat a stabilizer like suspension. Once it is mounted correctly it has few wearing parts, and an occasional oil change is the main job. How often depends on how hard you ride: a desert racer will change oil sooner than a weekend trail rider.

What you need

Parts for an oil changeSee all of them on the repair parts page.
PartPart numberOur price
Scott's Stabilizer Fluid9007-08$12
Damper Oil Syringe9007-28$15
Bullet Tool9007-04$11
Link Arm Puller9007-03$15
Stabilizer Security Bolt Kit9007-17$9

Link arm choices

Scott's lists flat and stepped link arms in several sizes, and some sizes are marked as no longer available. We list only the ones Scott's still supplies. If you are unsure which arm your bike takes, send us your model and year.

Questions

How often should I change the oil?

Treat it like suspension. An occasional change is enough, and how often depends on how hard you ride.

Where do I get parts?

Every part is sold singly. See the repair parts page.