Knob
Setting
(clicks counter-
clockwise OUT
from fully
clockwise IN)
Setting
Descriptio
n
Tuning Tips
24
Soft
Compression
Maximum wheel traction and bump compliance. If setting
is too soft, you may bottom often on square-edged hits
and G-outs.
12
Average Compression (factory setting)
1
Firm
Compression
Reduces bottom-out and provides maximum bump
absorption. If setting is too firm, you may experience a
harsh ride with poor traction, and use too little of the
available travel.
Service Intervals
To extend the service life of your FOX fork or shock, the best
product maintenance plan you can follow is cleaning the
product exterior
after each and every ride or race
. Use mild
soapy water, a very light pressure water spray to rinse, and
wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth.
CAUTION: Do not use any solvents or de-greasers, as these products can damage the shock's exterior finish or its anodized parts.
Do not spray water directly on the seal/upper tube junction.
Never use a
on your FOX fork or
rear shock.
When dirt dries onto the fork upper tube or shock body, it will
chafe and damage the wiper seal. With a damaged seal, dirt
works its way into the fork or shock. Simple, periodic
maintenance can greatly extend the service life of your FOX
fork or shock.
TIP:
If you ride in extreme conditions frequently (wet and muddy, downhill racing, winter riding, etc.), correspondingly the service intervals should be more frequent.
Rear Shocks
service item
new
each ride/
race
every 30
hours
every 100 hours/annually
set sag
X
check sag; reset if necessary
X
set damping adjustments
X
clean shock exterior with mild soap and water only; wipe dry
with soft towel
X
(FLOAT & DHX Air shocks)
X
clean and inspect bushings & reducers
X
suspension fluid service (must be performed by
)
X
Air Spring Forks (All 32, 34, 36 FLOAT, TALAS, and DRCV)
service item
new
each ride/race
every 30
hours
every 100
hours
set sag
X
check sag; reset if necessary
X
set damping adjustments
X
clean exterior of fork with mild soap and water only; wipe dry
with soft towel
X
inspect dropout thickness (9 mm)
X
X
Visit the
for more service procedures
information.
X
change FLOAT fluid in air chamber
of FLOAT forks.
X
change FLOAT fluid in air chamber
TALAS and DRCV forks.
X
service damper: 32, 34, and 36 FIT; open cartridge (OC) and
X
Coil Spring Forks (36 VAN & 40)
service item
new
each ride/
race
every 30
hours
every
100
hours
set sag
X
check sag; reset if necessary
X
set damping adjustments
X
clean exterior of fork with mild soap and water only; wipe dry
with soft towel
X
X
Visit the
for more service procedures
information.
X
service damper: 36 RC2, 40 RC2
X
Important Safety Information
Forks
WARNING: DO NOT use FOX bicycle suspension products on any motorized bicycle, motorized cycle or motorized vehicle, or on any vehicle carrying more than one operator/rider,
such as a tandem bicycle. Any such misuse may overload the suspension and may result in failure of the suspension. Suspension failure may cause a crash and result in property
damage, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH. Misuse of FOX suspension products voids all FOX warranties.
WARNING: FOX suspension products contain pressurized nitrogen, air, or both. Suspension misuse may cause property damage, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH. DO NOT puncture,
incinerate or crush any portion of a FOX suspension product. DO NOT attempt to disassemble any portion of a FOX suspension product, unless expressly instructed to do so by the
applicable FOX technical documentation, and then ONLY while strictly adhering to all FOX instructions and warnings in that instance.
WARNING: Modification, improper service, or use of aftermarket replacement parts with FOX forks and shocks may cause the product to malfunction, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. Do not modify any part of a fork or shock, including the fork brace (lower leg cross brace), crown, steerer, upper and lower leg tubes, or internal parts, except as
instructed herein. Any unauthorized modification voids all warranties, and may cause failure of the fork or shock, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: Make sure that your wheels and wheel axles are securely fastened before riding, in accordance with the bicycle owner’s manual instructions. Either wheel separating out
of the bicycle frame can cause a loss of control, resulting in property damage, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
WARNING: Before riding, verify that the brakes on your bicycle are installed and adjusted correctly in accordance with the brake manufacturer’s instructions. Improperly installed
and adjusted brakes may cause a crash and result in property damage, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH.
WARNING: To avoid potential disc brake failure that could result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, the disc brake caliper mounting bolts must 1) always have 10-12 mm of thread
engagement with the fork and 2) be kept torque wrench tightened to the manufacturer’s specification. In all cases, the disc brake caliper mounting bolt tightening torque level must
never be less than the manufacturer’s torque specification, or exceed 90 in-lb torque.
