Installing Your Shock | General Maintenance | Before You Ride | Setting Sag | Changing Springs | Measuring Sag | Service Intervals | Important Safety Information
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weight |
0.41 lbs./184 g |
features/adjustments |
coil spring |
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spring |
coil |
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intended use |
If you are installing your shock on a bike in which the shock is not original equipment:
Some things to consider:
You can also view a Flash video on Setting Sag.
To set sag on your VANILLA:
If sag is lower than on the table, turn the preload ring counterclockwise. Always ensure that the spring is secure and does not freely move.
After the preload ring engages the spring,
turn the preload ring
If sag is higher than on the table, turn the preload ring clockwise no more than full two turns after the preload ring engages the spring.
If after the preload ring engages the spring and more than two full clockwise turns are needed to achieve proper sag, you will need to obtain a higher rate spring.
Shock Travel |
Recommended Sag |
1.5038.1 |
.38/9.5 |
2.00/50.8 |
.50/12.7 |
When placing the spring back on the shock body, it is important that the spring is correctly oriented. Essentially, the space in the spring retainer should rest on the flat part of the spring, and not on the segment of the spring where it starts to coil back under itself. Rotate the spring or spring retainer until the correct orientation is achieved.
An improperly oriented spring can fail prematurely, causing loss of control of the bicycle, which can result in serious or fatal injuries. The pictures below demonstrate correct and incorrect spring orientation. Correct spring orientation applies to all FOX Racing Shox rear shocks that utilize coil springs:
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