To change the range of bottomout control damping characteristics of your dhx rc2 shock, attach a fox. If i remember correctly, a progressive spring can be collar shimmed to prevent this if you find the right spring collar or make one. Fox dhx 345 coil oil and oring replacement guide in mechanics lounge. Fork general information and installation guide 2017 remote. I suspect the vivid and rc4 may edge it out for dh use, but on a freerideallmountain bike this thing is well and truly the bomb. In many cases a progressive spring will rub the piggyback on a dhx shock.
Old seals diminish performance and can introduce dirt and grit into your suspension. Not hating on fox but fox shocks are made in taiwan why pay more for pure brand appeal when there are cheaper shocks of higher calibre. For more details about the cookies we use and how you can amend your preferences, please read our cookie policy. Find fox dhx and fox dhx2 from a vast selection of rear shocks. Installing your shock general maintenance before you ride setting sag changing. The fox dhx rc4 is the third shock that i have run on my current rig. Measure the distance from the center of one mounting bolt to the center of the other mounting bolt. Rebound adjustment, and the volume adjustment and air pressure in the reservoir adjustment, so you can make it work for pretty much any suspension. Choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. For gravityoriented mountain bikers, the fox dhx rc4 should. Here you can see howto disassemble rear shock at home.
Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Im currently riding a dh bike with a 2011 fox van r and am thinking about upgrading to a an rc4. Oring placement is now in the end of the shaft for 12 shaft 2014 dhx rc4 rc2 shocks. Installing new custom rod shaft, oil filling with motorex, ifp tuning. Thats where they add their custom bridge and you get hsc and lsc plus the push piston and the custom tuned shim stack. Fox live valve 2019 live valve manuals for download live valve faq live valve setup and calibration live valve system installation. On the left rear shocks dhx dhx rc4 this is a good place to start, do one setup at a time, write down the settings. For more bottomout resistance, add 1015 pounds of air pressure, to a maximum of 200 psi. I would definitely recommend the dhx rc4 for anyone upgrading their rig or planning on stepping up their game on the race circuit. Replaces the propedal adjusterlever with a 15 position low speed compression adjuster or for shocks.
I would like to thank the folks at fox for sending up the 2011 dhx rc4. Shock 2014 dhx rc4 rc2 shock 2014 float ctd shock 2014 float ctd drcv shock 2014 float icd shock 2014 float x ctd shock. I find the rc4 sits up higher in the stroke a lot more than the dhx5 which. I run a dhx rc4 and a vivid air r2c and frankly i think i like the vivid better and here is why which is also a question. To change the range of bottomout control damping characteristics of your dhx rc2 shock, attach a fox high pressure pump to the air valve on the reservoir. Fox help center bike 20102015 dhx rc4rc2 rebuild 20102015 dhx rc4rc2 rebuild. Kevin didnt build this bike, he just managed to link together a few engineering bros, a suspension. Shock 2014 dhx rc4 rc2 shock 2014 float ctd shock 2014 float ctd drcv shock 2014 float icd shock 2014 float x ctd shock 2014 van rrc. Refer to bicycle manufactures manual for proper sag setting, for your specific model of bicycle. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes. To change the range of bottomout control damping characteristics of your dhx rc4 shock, attach a fox high pressure pump to the air valve on the reservoir. I had an rc4 tekin tuned on my last bike and i liked it a lot apart from the 2010 model. While the shock was at fox i had talked to a coworker and he said he had the same problem.
The new 20 fox dhx rc4 coil rear shock continuesthe high performance expected from fox. Description anyone worldwide may purchasethis fox racing shox product, however,the delivery address must be insidethe united states. Fox dhx rc4 w kashima coil shock can you increase the stroke length. So here is my question what are some good starting settings i should use to set the. Fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly. Air pressure guide for rear suspension shocks bicycles. Make offer fox dhx rc4 rc2 rear shock damper rebuild kit for. So when you buy a shock from fox you get an empty box.
Fox dhx rc4 shock disassembly and inspection outside and inside parts. Fox racing shox suspension is some of the best in the world, but any suspension system only works as well as its seals are holding up. Instead, its behavior and performance characteristics are influenced by the air pressure setting in the reservoir, and by the adjustment of the reservoir bottomout control knob. The world of gravityfueled hits and aggressive freeriding demands the best equipment. Fox racing shox may have released their new rc4 rear shock, but the dhx 5. As soon as i installed it, i promptly took this shock. As soon as i installed it, i promptly took this shock up to one of my favorite trails. Relative simple procedure if youre mechanically orientated. I found a brilliant service procedure on the fox website, link is below.
To change the compression damping characteristics of your dhx air 5. Fox 40 float fit rc2 fork and dhx rc4 rear shock first look. Find great deals on ebay for fox dhx rc2 and fox van rc. James from oc tuning talks through basic rear shock set up for the new fox rc4. Or 97217 2011 fox shox dhx rc4 coil mountain bike xc rear shock 7. I had push do the custom mx tune on an older dhx 5.
Fox s x2 shock platform introduces a new damping design, rod valve system or rvs, which provides excellent control, quick hydraulic response and 4way adjusters that can be tuned to. I have noticed that there are a variety of youtube videos covering the process and theres one guy who offers. To change the range of bottomout control damping characteristics of your dhx rc4 shock, attach a fox. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and utvs. Extensive internal service should be performed by fox racing shox or an authorized service center. The trail has some gnarly rock sections, with some nice big drops too. Fox dhx2 vs push factory rc4 trying to decide what i want to do for next season.
Adjusting the spring rate via air pressure is a really nice feature. So i got the nomad put together and i am trying to figure out all the dam settings on this rear shock lol i am 210lb and to get about 25% sag i had to put about 230psi of air in the chamber. Starting with sag setup, we ran 30 per cent on both the test bikes and found we didnt bottom out more. Even after an awful lot of descending, the rc4 is still shining. Mantenimiento shock fox dhx rc4 service shock fox dhx rc4. Fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly fox.
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