Fox 40 coil to air conversion

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Fox 40 coil to air conversion
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flag Astonv12
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Posted: Aug 20, 2016 at 11:46 Quote
Hi guys I have a brand new 2016 fox 40 coil fit4 forks is it possible to convert them to air/float and if so is it just a case of getting the air spring assembly? Cheers
flag Ray-Charles
Posted: Jan 1, 2017 at 13:12 Quote
You ever get an answer to this mate?
flag Mig
Posted: Apr 10, 2017 at 18:12 Quote
Bump
I need same information
flag minimn
Posted: May 25, 2017 at 12:51 Quote
It is possible - I did it to mine. As of last fall when I did the conversion there was no kit - you simply need to order the correct replacement parts. Here's what I ordered:

820-02-349-KIT
820-05-347-KIT
820-02-330-KIT
038-00-024
234-04-726

Also, you may want to order volume spacers while you're at it. The total cost, including labor to have my LBS install the parts was about $200.

One last thing to keep in mind is that the piston of the air-spring will be sliding along the inside walls of your stanchion. Your coil spring has been rattling against those same walls since you bought the fork. If the walls are scratched, you'll also need to order a new stanchion. I put about 5 days on mine before converting and that did not damage the interior of the stanchion.
flag Hardstyle
Posted: Mar 30, 2018 at 2:47 Quote
Im thinking to convert my unused Fox 40 2017 Elite. Instructions seems pretty straightforward. But do I need all the Fox's required tools - of course it would help in the process. Any tips for custom DIY tools?
flag NorCalNomad
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Posted: May 28, 2020 at 14:22 Quote
Posting here so it's saved as I want to do this.
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