Motorcycle Shock Body Retaining C-Clips

Retaining C-Clips

There are many sub-assemblies connected to a shock absorber body and they all need to be attached securely. Not all rear shocks can be disassembled though - find out if it can be rebuilt in our FAQ on servicable shocks.

The nitrogen bladder & cap need a wire snap ring to get snapped into place in the piggyback section of the coilover - you can find these same stopper rings in the gas bladder retaining clips section. The shaft oil seal case needs a c-clip to secure it to the bottom of the damper too - you will need a seal head depressor to push it down so you can pick the wire ring out during a rebuild.

Tough but thin spring steel sitting in finely machined grooves means they hold strong pressure when installed properly; when you're servicing your bike's shock we carry replacement OEM parts for both KYB & Showa motorbike suspensions.

Secure shock absorber sub-assemblies

• Hold nitrogen bladders and piggyback caps in place with wire snap rings
• Retain shaft oil seal cases at the damper base during rebuilds
• Replacement OEM C-clips for KYB, Showa and common coilover designs
• Thin spring steel design for strong retention in machined grooves

Recommended Pairings

Consider matching your servicing with Suspension Tools to simplify ring installation and removal.

Shop Retaining C-Clips

Browse our range of replacement retaining rings and wire snap clips for shock absorber servicing and rebuilds.