I followed your guide to service my fork - now I have to do the shocks as well, have the same exact bike as well!
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! You obviously have good taste 😀 Good luck👊
@raoulcastaneda9749Ай бұрын
Very well done, clear and concise, great photography. Thank you!
@danshell5839 Жыл бұрын
For those wondering, this is a very basic service. The full service should be done every 125hrs of trail time or once per year. These shocks are charged with up to 550PSI in the IFP chamber. When that charge starts to go, the lockout functions will fail and the shock will likely start exhibiting signs of cavitation. This sounds like a crunchy, sloshy noise much of the time. The biggest transformation you can make to the shock is the full service. It is much more involved and usually costs around $150-200.
@cabanasjaimejcАй бұрын
Great video, To remove the bushings I used a wooden drumstick. Also specs call for 5ml of 10w oil which is entire contents of the fox oil tube shown. I used a 15w motorcycle fork oil instead. Also I added a volume spacer.
@paulmerc39603 жыл бұрын
Well firstly.....TOOL!!!!! ❤ Ok, now I'll watch the other 10 mins and 38 seconds of this video!
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
This made a HUGE difference in how my bike handles. It’s so much more responsive and active in the small-bump area...like butter😁
@bitumen833 жыл бұрын
Great Video, just few questions. How you remove the sleeves-just pull them outs or you unscrew them? Are those rubber seals symmetrical i.e. should I pay attention when put them back, is there UP and DOWN side or not? I have Trek fuel ex 8 for 2020 (without full-floater), how much I saw it has same rear shock like yours on 2019 model. Can I install volume spacer inside? size is 0,8 IN3-it is orange spacer. Thanks in advance.
@downtoridemtb Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I just followed your video on the fork. Shock is next.
@mikesclimenti235 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the mention of cycling the shock every 25psi. It makes a HUGE difference!
@VoidariumComic2 жыл бұрын
TOOL Shirt grabbed my attention!
@az_pit_viper42708 ай бұрын
Funny that you should say that. I used to think that their music was a very odd style ut man have they grown on me, I love their music.
@danielstrand32222 жыл бұрын
10/10 score.... in my shed with your video running 1 minute at a time and step by step... made it simple and now I have another 3 bikes to go and I will do them with confidence.
@2001ArtfullАй бұрын
I can't express how much having to do this maintenance irritates me. I think Fox should have made a more robust shock. For example, I have never had an issue with the front shocks on my mountain bikes just the rear shocks (all the damn time). I appreciate the video. Thanks.
@robbwilliams78853 жыл бұрын
I have a Trek Fuel EX 7 and pressing out that mounting hardware is the hardest part of this job. Thanks for the great video!
@AlexanderRodas-i7y9 күн бұрын
Great video, thank you!
@graveltacos482411 ай бұрын
Great video, very comprehensive, thank you!
@TrailBreaker11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@brunoduerr23502 жыл бұрын
Love the tool shirt !
@TrailBreaker2 жыл бұрын
🤙
@badbob93412 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, but taking it apart I found 3 more o-rings inside the air can. Remove the steel spring and pop out the inside bus. That part has 3 more rings that you do not want to forget.
@MikeinCC2 жыл бұрын
IMPORTANT: At the end when he's putting air back in with the pump, make sure the shock is in full-open position. In fact, make sure it's in full-open when re-threading the air canister.
@gbrldnny3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch! I'll have to use a plastic pic when taking out the O rings because I WILL scrape that aluminum
@az_pit_viper42708 ай бұрын
I have a GT Marathon Elite with a rear fox shock. Where is the best place to purchase a rebuild kit? Thanks for posting this video. You now have a new subscriber
@mikaelyalov5713 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a concise and clear tutorial! Just did my first shock rebuild based on your video and it was super easy. The hardest part was actually removing the shock, some bolts were stubborn :) That's what I like about your channel, very clear and down to earth way of explaining things. Hope you will continue going forward!
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mikael! I really appreciate it. I plan to continue with the videos😊🤙
@coreys13 жыл бұрын
@@TrailBreaker I am excited to do mine now too. Thank you for such great detail. I hope I can say "I can't believe I waited so long" too as this took out a lot of the fear I had even just watching this!
@iancameron51257 ай бұрын
I am getting air leaking from the shaft for adjusting the tension on the shock. have you ever serviced that shaft for leaks? If so any advice?
@kaluginden Жыл бұрын
Hi! As i see you did not disassemble it full acc. fox manual. It require special tools. Can you help me to explain will it help me do to same job if my shock do not block?
@greyhairedmountainbiker1163 жыл бұрын
Not super hard but I couldn't find the right size oring for the top. Finally got it after 3 tries. Mine is a 2015, so an older design .Also, make sure you put the travel indicator on before reassembling.
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@JacobSanchezzz2 жыл бұрын
thanks just finished mine forks next soon
@paulojose2749 Жыл бұрын
Good morning. I watched your excellent maintenance video for a Fox shock absorber and I really enjoyed it. First of all, how many hours do you do this maintenance or maybe once a year, and then I would like you to tell me if you also do the total maintenance, including all the dismantling of it. The rear shock absorber, I never did any maintenance but the front fork yes, I do it regularly. I have a 2021 Ktm Scarp master with a Fox factory fit4. I would also like you to tell me if you usually revise the Fit4 cartridge. A big thank you waiting. Paulo Jeronimo
@noelsvt335610 ай бұрын
What would be the recommended psi for this fork? Thanks
@stefanoronchi87282 жыл бұрын
A really Great Job...Just an important question....where I can find the Fox shox kit the link You suggest is no longer available....😥😥😥.Thank You
@mikecowan73053 жыл бұрын
Great video. My shock is good to go now. Thanks!
@MaquinasDePalomitas Жыл бұрын
Oh man, I’ve been using too much float fluid, I throw half the pillow pack on one side and the rest in the other, thinking the more the better!! But I opened it again cause it was making strange sound and the float fluid was white full of bubbles.
@AlexeiPavlov3 жыл бұрын
Hi! How did you remove the smallest ring on the negative shaft? Also does the negative cylinder needs servicing or dis assembly?
@עידןגהוזי3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Great video but how much psi at the end I have to fill?
@maximiliano17612 жыл бұрын
I followed all the steps and it looked good but when I installed I noticed that the canister sewing ring would move down with the sag ring. It doesn’t look like there’s an air leak and the shock functions well but just that part it’s weird.
@greasemonkeyguitarshop2 жыл бұрын
Great video! What if your lock out on the shock is not working properly? I have an old fox float L And the lock out and damper setting isn’t working correctly.
@TrailBreaker2 жыл бұрын
It needs an ACTUAL service by a shop. What I did was merely a refresh. If it's really old you'd probably be better off upgrading to a new(er) shock. PinkBike has lots of used stuff for a good price. Just be sure to check your eye-to-eye length and shock stroke. enter your shock into ridefox.com to be sure.
@MartyZaluski2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Can you provide another link to the correct seal overhaul kit - it was broken. thank you!
@TrailBreaker2 жыл бұрын
Updated. Here it is. Thanks for letting me know amzn.to/3oKaENJ
@braydenhall18352 жыл бұрын
Do you know if it’s the same process for the reactive shocks with thru shaft?
@RichardWagenknecht2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@TrailBreaker2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jackmarsh72653 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Can you tell us the Fox part number of that rebuild kit?
@blackdogadventures75312 жыл бұрын
Do you have a suggestion to repair a lockout that won’t adjust and shock is stop wide open?
@TrailBreaker2 жыл бұрын
That is a damper issue which this doesn’t cover. That’s probably a rebuild/ new shock buy
@blackdogadventures75312 жыл бұрын
@@TrailBreaker yeah, it was a new shock...
@Kittenmittensfurrever3 жыл бұрын
What kind of air pump do you use? Ive been trying to find one that fits smaller valves like these.
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
I think it might be a Shop Fox. I’ll check
@andrewa.33042 жыл бұрын
Good video! How often do you have to service rear shox?
@TrailBreaker2 жыл бұрын
I open it up every season just to check seals and o-rings. A full service would check out the damper too but I only address this when there’s an demoing issue😁
@tonypastore35973 жыл бұрын
Do you rebuild the Boost Valve reservoir? If so, do you have a video for this?
@Team81MTB Жыл бұрын
How much psi did you put back in when you inflated it? Thanks
@TrailBreaker Жыл бұрын
I keep messing with it. I added some volume reducers for more progression and avoid bottoming and am currently using 200 psi. It all depends on your weight and how aggressively you ride
@rioblast3 жыл бұрын
Going to try this. Are there any other service required on this shock?
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I really only did a air can service. If the damper isn't working that's more involved.
@marcuskent84562 жыл бұрын
Hi there wondered if I could have some help I'm building my own bike I've got rear shock all fully working but eyelets not in line with eachother ones got a turn on it I was wondering if you can rotate them to line them up the top eyelet needs lining up ??
@TrailBreaker2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Just spin it!
@Gravelbike3603 жыл бұрын
Great job
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@padyakerongmanoy7471Ай бұрын
Do u have the website or rebuild part number?
@timmillheim57963 жыл бұрын
How did you remove the rubber bushing from bottom of the shock?
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
I used some soft jaw pliers to remove one of the outer spacers then carefully tapped the inner bushing out with a hammer.
@raoulcastaneda974923 күн бұрын
You are so right, those inside seals are a bitch!
@brandontrainor12083 жыл бұрын
i have a 2021 fuel ex, and cant seem to unscrew the air can no matter how hard i try. any reccomendations?
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried a strap wrench?
@brandontrainor12083 жыл бұрын
Have one coming in the mail 🤞
@ruknight4ever3 жыл бұрын
Brandon - I had a similar issue. I released all air in the shock with my shock pump but I couldn't unscrew the air can. I used a pick on the core valve to see if any air was left in the air can (there was). Once that little bit was released from the air can, I was able to easily remove the air can.
@brandontrainor12083 жыл бұрын
Wound up using a cheap strap wrench and it worked. Because of the geometry, it's tough to get leverage with your hands, and I don't have a shock vice. Strap wrench (cheap fabric strap with an old inner tube) easily took it off. A bigger spacer made a huge difference.
@mountainlessmtb99403 жыл бұрын
Sweet 🤘
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
👊 Have you done this?
@mountainlessmtb99403 жыл бұрын
@@TrailBreaker not on my stumpy yet
@brandonthompson69253 жыл бұрын
So this will fit any fox rear shock?
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@trailhand863 жыл бұрын
How do you remove the bushings and pin on the bottom of the fork?
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
There are 3 pieces all friction fit in place (pretty tight.) There's a center bushing that goes through the eye of the shock and 2 spacers either side ON that center bushing. I just worked on of the spacers by twisting to remove it. Then I tapped the center bushing out being very careful to not damage the end.
@trailhand863 жыл бұрын
@@TrailBreaker 10/4. Im gonna have to get a dead blow or put a towel over it. Don't want to mess it up. Thanks for the insight.
@quinni3b3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailBreaker I cannot twist mine off. Do you have a video tutorial for this process?
@greyhairedmountainbiker1163 жыл бұрын
"put it off for so long" my bike is a 2015 lol. Just now doing this. I know... way too long
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Good luck👊
@greyhairedmountainbiker1163 жыл бұрын
Just finished. That was easier than I thought it would be and your video helped a lot. Now to see if it holds air
@fernankaramihan12373 жыл бұрын
How did you remove the lower eyelet and bushings?
@TrailBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Carefully pull the spacers from the bushing with a grippy, non-marring pliers then press the bushing out. It’s just friction