These are not your ordinary set of pliers 1. The parallel jaws on these Knipex pliers are great, and these can be used as a backup to not having the right socket. The Fox top cap sockets do not use a chamfer on the bottom of the socket to help keep them from slipping off of the top cap Lastly, if you are installing volume reducers on a Fox 40 or 49 dual crown fork, you will also need a 5mm hex key to loosen the top crown pinch bolt on the air spring side of the fork. The different volume spacers are differentiated by color and also say which model fork they are to be used for on the bottom.
Each Fox fork uses different size volume reducers. Of course you will need your Fox fork volume reducer kit. We will be using a Fox Digital Shock Pump to get exact pressure settings. You will also need a shock pump to add air back in to your fork once everything is back together. We do not recommend using any other types of pliers, impact sockets, or a Crescant wrench on your Fox top cap. You still need to be very careful when removing and installing your Fox top cap with a pair pliers like these. These Knipex pliers are great because the jaws always close parallel to each other and allow you to get a strong grip on many types of fasteners. If you don't have the appropriate chamfer-less socket, you can also use a set of Knipex pliers. All Fox top cap sockets use a 3/8" drive. The Fox 40, 49, and 36 forks use a 32mm socket for the air spring top cap, and the Fox 34 and 32 forks use a 26mm socket for the air spring top cap. In the photos below, you can see the flat bottom of the Fox socket. If you were to use a traditional socket on your Fox top cap, you run a high risk of that socket slipping off and scarring the top cap. On most ordinary sockets there is a chamfer/relief on the bottom side of the socket to help you get the socket on to the fastener a little bit easier. Two, because the top cap on the fork is very shallow, the Fox socket does not use a chamfer.
Removing xloc cable from fork install#
One, the Fox top cap sockets are made from 7000 series aluminum, allowing you to remove and install the top cap without gouging the top cap itself. We will be using the branded Fox top cap socket, and there are a few reasons why this is no ordinary socket. Today we a working on a Fox 49, which uses a 32mm top cap socket. First off, and most importantly, you will need a top cap 6-point socket for your specific Fox fork.
Removing xloc cable from fork how to#
Follow along this How To so that you have the know how for changing volume reducers on your 2020 Fox suspension fork. Get out on the trail and see what works best for you and your bike. Removing volume reducers does the opposite, making the spring curve more linear. Adding more volume reducers gives you more mid stroke support and bottom out resistance, making the spring curve more progressive. Depending on the model and amount of travel, Fox ships out their forks with a range of different volume reducers installed, all aimed to be neutral on the scale of linear to progressive. The best place to start is right in the middle. The only way to find that sweet spot is to go out and ride. What we are all after is finding the sweet spot where the suspension is balanced from front to rear. Because all bikes are different, because everyone has their own suspension setup preferences, and because we are all riding different trails, there isn't one suspension setup that works for everyone out there. How To: Installing Volume Reducers on 2020 Fox Forks - Quick and EasyĬhanging the volume reducers in your fork or shock is an internal adjustment that allows you to change the amount of mid stroke support and bottom out resistance on your suspension.
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