Fox Shock Eyelet Bearing Mounting Hardware install and removal service guide for beginners

In this video I go over how to install and remove FOX bearing based shock eyelet mounting hardware. FOX does make a tool for removing bearing-based eyelet assemblies, but it's pricey, and it can't be used for typical bushing-based shock mounting hardware. I do discuss possible solutions for replacing the Fox tool. But, if you have a FOX shock with bearing based mounting hardware, and you regularly maintain your shock, then purchasing the FOX tool will make sense, IMO, as it will make life much easier for you
Below is a link to a bearing-based mounting hardware tools that cost much less than Fox's that a subscriber mentioned. I haven't tried this tool, but I can't see why it wouldn't work just as well. If anyone knows of a more cost-effective solution, please share it with everyone. Thanks
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[@eddierivera7803]

Love your videos Zoubtube .Every time I get stuck or forget a step I refer to one of your well explained and concise videos and I get my work done fast. It sucks getting old. Keep it up!

[@zoubtube]

"Every time I get stuck or forget a step I refer to one of your well explained and concise videos and I get my work done fast" Phew!! I'm glad I'm not the only one! 😁 Very glad to hear they come in handy and thank you very much for the comment! More videos to come 👍

[@natej7929]

Thanks for the great video, love the options for getting it done without the fox tool. I do want to know where did you get that shaft clamp?

[@zoubtube]

Thank you very much for the comment. Are you referring to the softjaw? if yes, the one in the video is the rockshox reverb softjaw, which is STUPID expensive now, but any flat softjaw will work.

[@eironordi1960]

Good day sir, What is oil used for lower leg service for rockshox Zeb. Thank you

[@zoubtube]

Maxima PLUSH Dynamic Suspension Lube "LIGHT" The amount of oil on each side is dependent on the year, what year zeb do you have?

[@eironordi1960]

@@zoubtube rockshox Zeb select 2021. Thank you sir

[@Emtbtoday]

Get tools on bay for tenner just now both types work great

[@zoubtube]

Are yo saying you for the bearing hardware removal tool for $10 on ebay? send me the link so I can post it in the description for folks!

[@45graham45]

Got a link?

[@SubversionGarage]

I know Rocky Mountain has a tool for their models that use bearing cups, but no idea if it would have helped you here.

[@zoubtube]

Thank you so much for the heads myman 👍. I had no idea rocky mountain bike sold a similar tool. and for significantly less than fox. I'll put the link in the description in case other are interested.

[@kostak2171]

Seems like Rockshox is the way to go for ease of maintenance...

[@SubversionGarage]

Both companies have their issues, but the frame manufacturers specify the use of bearing cups in shocks. The common solution for most has been to carve new threads, but YMMV

[@zoubtube]

Let put it this way, If I could combine the best stuff from each company into one product line, we'd have the best overall mtb suspension products 😉

[@bascanu1]

nice

[@zoubtube]

Glad you liked the video. hopefully it helps out one day 👍

[@deadfinggerz]

Will an m12 bolt fit?

[@zoubtube]

My sincere apologies for the delayed response, this one literally fell through the cracks. A 12mm won't work. It needs a 1/2" bolt with very fine threading as opposed to fine threading. Problem is, most hardware stores only carry fine threading at 1/2". Technically, you can use a 1/2 tap to tap new threads; or you can try and do the same with a 1/2 bolt. Basically, FOX used a rare thread type on a common bolt size so they could sell a proprietary tool.

[@deadfinggerz]

@@zoubtube I ended up buying a 28TPI 1/2 tap and die set. Then sand the tap a bit to dull the edges then use it to tap the bearing cups out. So its a 28 TPI 1/2 bolt that you need.

[@zoubtube]

@@deadfinggerzThank you so much for sharing this 👍. I never really looked into it outside of going to my local hardware stores. What's dumb is I have a large tap set and never once did I think about using it to find the right TPI. 😵‍💫 thank again

[@45graham45]

Aarrrgh. Imperial fractions. Just use mm.

[@zoubtube]

Aarrrgh indeed. Metric is SOOOOO much better in every way! 👍