linkage questions(pics included)

[ny300exrider]

ok so i bought a used revalved rear shock with a gt thunder long travel linkage for my 05 r. i just got around to opening the box today and wasnt exactly pleased to see the contents. when i opened the box the shock, linkage, and dogbone with no packing material and a bunch of little needles floating freely in the box. after inspection, it seems like 2 out of the 3 holes in the linkage have no needles left. now i need to know, what i should do. am i missing parts? i doubt every little needle is still in the box and putting each one back in the slot is going to take forever. is this linkage easily fixable/useable or did i get a peice of chit? im very new to suspension upgrading and i hope i didnt get ripped. obviously the packing wasnt done well but im not sure how big of a deal this is. i wasnt really planning on spending more money but, are these bearings replaceable? if so, can i just pick some up from laz?

heres the pics of how the stuff arrived, hopefully someone can tell me what i need to get everything back to normal.

thanks a ton!

[ny300exrider]

the left hole has needles intact and the middle and right are empty.

[ny300exrider]

close up of the right hole

[ny300exrider]

and the "dogbone"...bearing seems to be fine and in tact

[m.h.s.c.#527]

cant help u but i would give somone a call

["THE ShoP"]

the needle bearings in your stock linkage should be the same size you can just use them.just press em out on slip them in

[ny300exrider]

Originally posted by "THE ShoP"
the needle bearings in your stock linkage should be the same size you can just use them.just press em out on slip them in thank you!!

i was actually thinking that could be a possibility, just wanted to hear it from someone.

thanks again:D

[400exrider707]

Its a good time to just get new linkage bearings all together.:o

[ny300exrider]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Its a good time to just get new linkage bearings all together.:o anyone know how much 3 new linkage bearings would be and where i could getem. if its not much, its worth it to get them.

[redrunner]

Give GT a call tell what link you have...I'm sure they can help you out.

[400exrider707]

Just order any bearing set for a stock linkage, they're the same. I believe GT stocks pivot works ones. RMATV lists the allballs as $70.99 and the pivot works as $75.95. I dont understand why three small bearings are so much money...:ermm:

[ny300exrider]

screw that, my stock linkage bearings will do, i havnt been hard on suspension. thanks alot though