2018 Fox Float X2 makes squishing noises after letting it sit for a while

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2018 Fox Float X2 makes squishing noises after letting it sit for a while
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flag Quentin216
Posted: Mar 21, 2019 at 18:57 Quote
I recently bought a Fox X2 off of a friend and we could not figure out why the shock would make squishing sounds after leaving the bike alone before and after rides. When I first hop on the bike, I have to compress the shock about 4-5 times before it stops making the sound and just goes back to normal. (minimal, normal air sound)
I'm not sure if I have to service the shock or if it's some sort of issue/damage.
flag ORTOGONAL555
Posted: Mar 22, 2019 at 2:16 Quote
Yes you need to send it to service, I'd warranty it if I could. The issue was somewhat known with the X2. There is some nitrogen leaking in the oil. If your friend bought it recently, I'll have him send it back to fox, they should fix it (they did with me) The issue will only get worse and you'll start loosing damping. I know for experience a bike without rebound damping is not very pleasant to ride.
flag mcozzy
Posted: Mar 25, 2019 at 8:26 Quote
So do I. 5 days in hospital with a punctured lung after getting pinged over the bars due to failed rebound.
Get it serviced, the 2019 has a different xring I believe which is meant to prevent this.
flag Ploutre
Posted: Mar 25, 2019 at 8:58 Quote
I can confirm it's still not 100% fixed on 2019 models ...
flag ChunderCat
Posted: Jul 8, 2019 at 10:27 Quote
30 hours or so of riding on mine ( 2018 ) and started making this noise. Dampening has been reduced and the climb switch doesn't stiffen up the rear like it did. Bought on ebay as a new/takeoff so I guess I'll have to send it off to Avalanche.
flag jasminov
Posted: Jul 12, 2019 at 1:15 Quote
https://forums.mtbr.com/shocks-suspension/fox-float-x2-shock-discussion-965327-2.html#post13586740

https://forums.mtbr.com/shocks-suspension/fox-float-x2-shock-discussion-965327-2.html#post13586740
flag Ploutre
Posted: Jul 12, 2019 at 2:03 Quote
I had a 2019 do the same thing after just a weekend of riding. Sent it to a friend working in the suspension business, he's making some custom orings to keep the oil and air separated, so far so good !
flag jasminov
Posted: Jul 12, 2019 at 4:54 Quote
Ploutre wrote:
he's making some custom orings to keep the oil and air separated, so far so good !
Please, dimensions of your custom o-rings and which one?!..
flag Ploutre
Posted: Jul 12, 2019 at 5:12 Quote
I have no idea, he's having them made (or he's picking from a list of existing orings, I don't even know). All I could find was an old Facebook post of his :
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flag jasminov
Posted: Jul 12, 2019 at 5:18 Quote
Ploutre wrote:
I have no idea, he's having them made (or he's picking from a list of existing orings, I don't even know). All I could find was an old Facebook post of his :
photo
public info is known. it's here - https://forums.mtbr.com/shocks-suspension/fox-float-x2-shock-discussion-965327-2.html#post13586740
Right now it's interesting what your friend's getting. If he's playing with some realy custom orings - ask please dimensions.
flag baileyyousem
Posted: Mar 28, 2023 at 17:41 Quote
The shock is blown so take it to your local suspension shop and have them rebuild it, this happens to all shocks over time. simple as an o ring wearing out. Nitrogen and oil have been mixed in the damper body.
flag eshew
Posted: Mar 29, 2023 at 19:34 Quote
4 year old thread...
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