605-01-108 rev B
Pg. 12
REBOUND ADJUST
T
he Rebound Adjust feature on FOX coil-over shocks gives the ability to externally adjust the shock rebound
damping. Adjustments are made using a small flat- bladed screwdriver on the eyelet at the end of the shock
shaft.
For slower rebound, turn the screw clockwise.
The rebound adjuster has about 22 clicks of adjustment. The factory setting is 12 clicks out. The
performance of the shock at this setting is close to the performance of the non- adjustable shock and is a
good all-around setting.
The rebound damping affects how quickly the shock extends (rebounds). This adjustment affects both low-
and high-speed rebound damping. It will affect how quickly the vehicle rolls / pitches under acceleration and
braking and will also affect how quickly the wheels rebound when travelling through a series of large bumps.
The optimum rebound setting is usually found with the minimum damping required to give acceptable chassis
control. Excessive rebound damping will typically be felt as the suspension "packing." This can often be seen
or felt as the vehicle travels through a series of similar-sized, successive bumps. It works well for the first two
or three bumps and then bottoms hard on the third or fourth. This is because the wheels aren't rebounding
quickly enough, and the wheels "pack" into compression.
For tight, flat surfaces you may like to run more rebound damping for more chassis control. For high-speed
open desert running, you may prefer to run less rebound damping for maximum traction.
MAINTENANCE
PROPER INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL TO MAINTAIN THE APPEARANCE AND
PERFORMANCE OF YOUR SHOCKS.
To avoid corrosion, you should keep the shock and spring clean and free of dirt or water.
It is important to keep the shock shaft clean and free of mud. The wiper seal will clean
deposits from the shaft but the shock won’t necessarily fully compress every time. This
means you could accumulate dirt at the bottom of the shaft and underneath the jounce
bumper. Make sure you clean these areas completely to prevent shaft corrosion.
Avoid using a high-pressure washer near the shaft seals or adjusters, as this could drive dirt inside the
shock.
Make sure the ends of the spring and shock threads are clean and free of dirt before adjusting the preload
ring — this will make the adjustment easier and reduce wear.
Ideally the shocks should be clean around the adjusters when changing the damping setting (if fitted). A
small blast of contact cleaner or brake cleaner before making adjustments will keep these parts clean and
operating smoothly for years.
