Fox 36 van FIT RC2 160mm service and questions

PB Forum :: Mechanics' Lounge
Fox 36 van FIT RC2 160mm service and questions
  • Previous Page
  • Next Page
Author Message
flag bricknall
O+ FL
Posted: Apr 15, 2015 at 11:00 Quote
Hi all, bought some fox 36 van forks a few month ago at what a decent price. Now I'm looking servicing them and need to check a few things first. Firstly just to clear this up, I think they are 2008 36 van rc2 160mm judging by the little number in the arch in the lowers and the stickers. Does this assumption match this picture?

photo

The main reason for buying these is that they were being sold as inverted FIT damper converted and I think this is the case as preload is on the top of one leg and high and low speed compression are on the top of the other. Rebound is on the bottom. Like so...

photo

photo

Im looking at fitting SKF seals during my service, do they fit on 08 models?
Are there any guides for general servicing inc oil volumes and oil type (mobil 1 etc)?
Th rest of my questions mostly regard the FIT damper.
Are all FIT dampers the same for talas, float and van?
What year where they introduced? Do they change much through the years/ per year?
Would it be reasonable to service at home? (Im pretty competent with tools) what special tools will i need to service the damper? Is there a kit available?
Is the damper the folloing guide the same?
http://service.foxracingshox.com/consumers/Content/Service/QuickTech/36FITRLCFullServProc.htm

Any links to Damper specific and general 36 service would be a great help.

Thanks in advance
flag USMC
Posted: Apr 16, 2015 at 12:49 Quote



http://service.foxracingshox.com/consumers/Content/Service/oil_volumes.htm
Above is the oil volumes for the fork legs

http://service.foxracingshox.com/consumers/Content/Service/QuickTech/011InvRC2FullServProc.htm
Here is the service for the cartridge. All the fit dampers are the same its the spring side that changes between the forks. Float: air spring Talas: Dual position air spring Van: Coil. As far as oil is concerned you can buy the fox oil for the fork legs I usually use Maxima fork oil in the needed Viscosity never had an issue for the fit cartridge usefox fluid for the damper which is stated which one in the oil volumes section.

Also you will need this kit for the Damper side.

http://www.cambriabike.com/Inverted-RC2-Cartridge-Seal-Kit.asp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=100145393&gclid=CjwKEAjwu72pBRC9hsn2-e34vRUSJACnSYsTve3-JhyyWLierH5POBtt1dyBMcy3u9OAyfDFnlSdxRoCr7nw_wcB
flag tkm16
Posted: Apr 17, 2015 at 7:16 Quote
You will also need a set of shaft clamps so you dont damage the damper in a vice. You will also need the fox bullet tool, and a thin (cant remember if its 16 or 17mm) spanner to undo the cartridge.
A set of picks will also come in handy for removing the c clips.
flag bricknall
O+ FL
Posted: Apr 18, 2015 at 0:13 Quote
Cheers people, exactly what i needed to know!!
  • Previous Page
  • Next Page

 


Copyright © 2000 - 2024. Pinkbike.com. All rights reserved.
dv65 0.012525
Mobile Version of Website