Float RP23 Rebuild

[smudgie0111]

All i want to ask is (after servicing my shock with this video which is brilliant) why does the Fox website say not to do this yourself and to send it away to do at a cosy of £90

[MatTheSpaz777]

This video is spot on!!! Just serviced my shock in about 10 minutes after watching this video and it runs a treat. Easy easy

[smudgie0111]

I've just done this service great video thanks. For those about to do this though, remember you need to remove the shock eye bushing mounts from each side before you start!

[SlowRideHome]

I have a 2007 DHX air 4.0 can i service it in the same way ? thanks

[devazg]

Awesome video, but is this procedure same for the Trek's DRCV shocks and does it require some other air sleeve kit for the service ....

[94loafer]

there were two o-rings left on the table, one of which sits on the post to set sag, but what is the other for? I had it left over too.

[raceface705]

any idea how to replace the seals on my fox float R talas rear shock?

[mrbwanker]

where do i get an adapter for the negative air valve?? i just gave my shock a full service, change the old oil and the seal on the if p. just found out all my negative air valves will not fit :(

thanks

[PrimozResman]

What is the thick o-ring that is a little bigger in diameter of the big quad ring for? I'm guessing it could be an XV can seal, but on the other hand you need two of those...

[erdaforce]

will it work rebound and pro pedal after servicing with this rebuild kit ?

[davidbrianmay]

It is always helpful to use a plastic pointed ring puller to ensure that you can never scratch your shock!!

[ashperkins]

Thanks for posting this, i was loosing air in my shock and I think this rebuild did the trick. Hardest part for me was at the 3:30 mark getting that o-ring out. I ended up stabbing it with a safety pin to peel it out.

[MtnOppie]

Fox, for your RP2 rear shock, is there any seal required for the eyelet side? I didn't see one when I dissembled because there is a metal shoulder internally instead.

Otherwise, great video and I got my 2007 stumpjumper back up and running in about an hour. Thanks!

[DeputyDarwg]

Brilliant..Many Thanks

[tumzoli]

I serviced my shock i keep pumping it with shock pump but it wont inflate please help

[TheLuwii]

I ran into the same thing. In my case the o-ring in the air chamber fell out of place, and when I screwing the whole thing together I pinched it. I also had the issue with the rebound not being nearly as slow as on the video, and I suspect my attempts to get it in got let the ring fall out.

[wordupmag]

Things to think about. Why does ONE of these shocks cost 398 when shocks for my truck cost 299 FOR FOUR!.

[PrimozResman]

@wordupmag Production volume (i'm guessing a whole lot more truck shocks are made than Floats) and the general design of them as well. A float also includes a spring, while a truck shock does not (it's only the damping circuit). And a float has some damping settings, while a truck shock is set up from the factory.

[MrHalestorm]

I have an 07 triad RPL, It's leaking oil from the rebound adjustment and the propedal is stuck on open. earlier this afternoon the propedel knob was spinning freely without catching open, propedal, or locked. How bad is this problem?

[sauly525]

what if the little bolt comes out of the shock body near the body eyelet and all of the pressure comes out what should i do

[millerman19681]

thanks great video

[bustnbroncs]

would this be the same for an ATV Float R?

[gregmazo]

Got a huge problem here. I can't even do step 2.

After succlessfully (...) doing step 1 (removing all the air), I can't even untread the big reservoir.

I clamp the eyelet and twist, but it just keep twisting without catching anything....

What's wrong?

[blurglide]

PLEASE- tell us how to remove the boost valve, or at least reduce the compression damping early in the stroke. They aren't nearly as good on small bumps as your old shocks. Position sensitive damping should only ramp up at the end of stroke, and have LESS compression damping near the sag point. If you prefer more compression damping at sag for pedal efficiency, ProPedal already provides that. The as-is ride on this shock is unacceptable for anyone but a racer. Please help- disappointed.

[gregmazo]

You mentionned the kit is 7.50$, but it's 30$ on your website.

Am I mistaken here?

[tbs87dk]

@gregmazo Yeah it's much more expensive than $30, and it is not available outside the US from any US dealers.

[UToobVirgin]

just a few minutes of info makes all the difference, just about to venture into the world of full-sus having ridden hard tail my entire life; maintenance has always come fairly easy to me, but shocks scare the sh*t outta me, 15 minutes EASY maintenance - thanks for the video!!

[heme11]

Great Video, used this last night to rebuild my triad. thanks!

[heme11]

Great Video, used this last night to rebuild my foxshox triad.

[kalwas146]

hi ive got a question, i want to service my dhx5 air and the rebound adjuster seems loose in place when i want to adjust the rebound it drips a tiny bit of oil from there... is this fixable ? do i need another oring set or anything?

thanks

[kyrieeleison1]

AWESOME VID! That's even easier than servicing a fox fork.

[woodyyak]

Great video, thanks for the excellent advice, made my evening a pleasure, saved me a load of grief and money, shock is no as good as new, and it has already covered 5,000 miles (8,000k) used every day ! Thanks Fox for an outstanding product !! :)

[funenbutu]

i'd like to see rebuild & disassembly of "1997's FOX Alps 5 rear shox".

[giantbluemarlin]

Taco action! Nice tip w the rebound BTW. Would be good to cycle the shock and show where the o-ring should sit on the shaft at full travel. I got a new RP23 today. It's 7.75 long. The shaft is 2.25" long. But the o-ring only goes 2" (actually 1.94" on the digital caliper) down the shaft from wiper-lip to near edge of o-ring. This might be normal. Not sure. Hoped this would show it. My Monarch travels right to the end of the shaft. Hmmm. Any feedback appreciated.

[airsoftesneeto]

FYI I just got off the phone with fox and they said this works for the DRCV Fox shock for Trek Bicycles

[coldhandmurr]

@airsoftesneeto Thanks for clearing this up. Were there any big differences is the process?

[samjames2007]

Just changed the seals on my float R shock, the video really helped, thanks!

Although it was an absolute bugger to get back together again, it took a lot of effort to compress and the rebound dial didn't allow it to move as slowly as the rp23 in the video, despite being as slow as it would go. Oh well, half an hour and a fair bit of swearing later, it all went together.

[1BoyPwner]

I want to do my shock but it's the new fox float rp2 w/proprietary trek DRCV on my 2010 remedy

[airsoftesneeto]

@1BoyPwner hey man. you saying you cant do this with the DRCV RP2 shock??? Cuz i have a trek Fuel Ex8 and i was about to do the service on it. he said it works with any fox shock from 2000-2010...

[Roger161]

Sweet !! Just in time for my rebuild. Thx Fox Racing !!!

[Roger161]

@Roger161 : Just got done changing the seals today. Super easy ( 10 minutes ). My shock is dialed for some airtime at my local dirtjump park ( Calabazas ). Ride on !!

[CHOOKSable]

thanks for the video... but when i am screwing off the end cap it just keeps twisting around and wont come off the thread i can see the exposed thread indicating that i am at the end or very near it

advice please

[foxracingshox1]

@CHOOKSable

1- Let all the air out of the shock.

2- Grip the bottom section of the air sleeve and turn counter-clockwise.

3- When you get to the last thread, simply pull the air sleeve off

toward the back of the shock. ( it may have a little suction like feel,

this is totally normal ).

4- Once the air sleeve is off, clean and re-lube the seals, then

reinstall the air sleeve.

[labop21]

hey i have a problem i took the red button of the rebound out and i cant bring it back to it place how i do it?

thanks

[Lunarlaserranging]

could you upload a service guide for how to perform a full service. rockshox are doing it there is no reason to not do it with fox either. i hate the need to have to pay sombody to service my shock.

[mntbiker036]

Quick and simple I like it that way!

[bignoiseinteractive]

Great video... very helpful and saved me a week without a shock and hundreds of bucks! But, that 'little pop' that he describes (for shocks in the 'stuck down' position), was a big pow... sounded like a gun going off and scared the crap out of me...

[tzikilevy]

Hi, can somone post the Kit repair part # , I can not find it .Thanks

[H3avyHaul3r]

Is it possible to reduce the travel of my RP23? Currently it's 215mm i2i and I'd like to reduce the i2i length to 200mm.

[moss1transcendant]

mabe swap it on a forum for a talas.

doesnt cost anything to list it in classifieds on them.

[MadMurd0ck]

it is so cool thx for this..

P.S: lokkt on my channel!!!!!!

[MustangsDestroyALL]

will this work for a float R with the AVA

[tnickols]

can you please make a video of 36 talas rebuild?

[MustangsDestroyALL]

or a 36 van. plz

[fespafer]

Does anyone know if this procedure is good for a 2010 rp23 too?. Thanks

[robefa]

Yes thats fine, and when are we going to see service videos for the rest of the Fox lineup? Rock Shox has a series of service videos covering almost all of their bike forks ans shocks. I`ll stick to RS, easy to get service and parts information. Fox has to share more of their service data. Some of us wants to go beoynd just riding the thing.

[themelc]

I have a '08 Fox RP2 shock that has leaked most of its oil through the propedal switch. The shock still bounces, but I have no rebound. Would replacing the seals solve my problem?

[TheBikeMechanic]

regrettably: no it will not slove the problem. You'll still need to replace the oil inside the shock before it will be okay to ride.... this usually means a full teardown and rebuild.

[Gromitdog1]

no, it sounds like your dampner cylinder has leaked out its oil. Thats the inner shock, the gold colored part.

[mostafabahal]

Very useful. I was going to send mine to have it rebuild, but now, I can do the action myself. Thanks guys.

[benstep2]

Great video - didn't know it was so easy. I rebuilt my Fox Float R racing shox in about 15 minutes with your video. Without your video, I wouldn't have known where to start. Thanks for your help.

[wes4327]

Thank you very very much for posting this! I am about to rebuild one of these this weekend. This is very helpful.