Changing the new upgraded bearing assembly 2024 on a Fox X2 2022🦊😎👌

[@robrousseau4478]

I’m so effing done with Fox suspension / dropper post shit. Endless repairs. Endless duds. I’m literally throwing $$$ in the bloody garbage can. Rock Shox and OneUp droppers for me from here on in.

[@EnglertRacing96]

Very nice. But poly seal on outside of seal head has always been dumb, should be buna 70 or 80, but you have to wrap threads with tape to protect for install as they are razor sharp. Also would be a good idea to change from old base valves to new bx001 And lastly, to set minumum ifp height allowed by the +_ and raise ifp pressure 15-20psi. All of these steps ward off air chamber pressure leaking into damper.

[@panagiotarass]

👌👌

[@racetrack491]

what's the part number of the new 2024 seal kit ? I've purchased the 803-01-921 Seal Kit: 2023 FLOAT X2 Spring and Damper Rebuild. But I guess there's something new for 2024 to address the issue with the air build up in the damper oil which is also happening with ma 2022 X2. Thanks for the part number ;-)

[@potamitismeccanica]

@racetrack491 Unfortunately, this kit can only be used on the 2024 X2 (or on older models if the bearing is replaced, as shown in the video). The difference lies in the O-ring on the shaft. The new bearing has 2 O-rings, compared to the older version, which has just 1. So, if you purchase the new bearing, you can upgrade to the 2024 X2 specifications.

[@racetrack491]

@@potamitismeccanica all clear, having a 2022 model and therefore wondering about the inner slider piece you’re replacing in your X2. Out with the black, in with the silver thingy (already including the O rings) -> the number of that package with the silver part would be really interesting 😇

[@potamitismeccanica]

@@racetrack491 the code of the new bearing is 812-06-118-KIT. But it's very rare

[@Emtbtoday]

The new shafts rubber bush is still missing from the upgrade kit didn't see it here the Shims were also changed in a fox video I seen on GMBN in fox factory first showing the upgrade and beefed up the trunion mounts and the weak 2022 air can that couldn't handle the 300psi or would blow! Otter tv has a good new video on the tare down showing the new bush aswell better for bottom out control

[@Resantinos]

what torque wrenches you are using here?

[@potamitismeccanica]

@Resantinos i use the topeak D-torq for small torques (1-20nm) and the park tool for the bigger torque values (10-60nm)

[@Resantinos]

@@potamitismeccanica ahh yes, topeak's are known for good quality. I use some of their tools as well and I am satisfied.

[@collinmcballin]

Noticeably better?

[@potamitismeccanica]

The new bearing does not promise to enhance the feel of the suspension; therefore, you might not notice any immediate changes. It is designed to address the issue of air build-up in the damper oil. We will evaluate its effectiveness in a few months.