P1000 Fox shocks adjusting?

[Plumber32]

So my new fox shocks came in. Opened them up i notice that there is no wrench provided... how are you guys adjusting the preload?

 

[JTW]

So my new fox shocks came in. Opened them up i notice that there is no wrench provided... how are you guys adjusting the preload?

Send them to me and I'll take care of it for ya!!

 

[CumminsPusher]

So my new fox shocks came in. Opened them up i notice that there is no wrench provided... how are you guys adjusting the preload?

That's why I tore up my front end so bad. Needed about 10 or so rounds screwed in but I hadn't tested before the trip so it was a pita. Need the tool I wasn't doing a pipe wrench wish I had. I'd say even with a lighter rig the fronts are soft. Rears were totally on par out of box.

 

[Plumber32]

That's why I tore up my front end so bad. Needed about 10 or so rounds screwed in but I hadn't tested before the trip so it was a pita. Need the tool I wasn't doing a pipe wrench wish I had. I'd say even with a lighter rig the fronts are soft. Rears were totally on par out of box.

Great! From what I gather you only screw it down 2 turns to prevent coil bind? Any idea on this?

 

[CumminsPusher]

Great! From what I gather you only screw it down 2 turns to prevent coil bind? Any idea on this?

I'm not sure on that there is a long way to go on mine before they'd touch. Maybe not the 10 rounds I mentioned but they need a lot. You saw how mine sat. It was so nose down and shocks bottomed because of it. That's what happened on the 26-0 mph rock while following @Hondasxs and why I was taking out upper control arms. Wish I would've had a weekend to test before the takeover I would've had it dialed. I'd suggest to anyone screw those down some before riding.


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[Ragnar406]

I'm not sure on that there is a long way to go on mine before they'd touch. Maybe not the 10 rounds I mentioned but they need a lot. You saw how mine sat. It was so nose down and shocks bottomed because of it. That's what happened on the 26-0 mph rock while following @Hondasxs and why I was taking out upper control arms. Wish I would've had a weekend to test before the takeover I would've had it dialed. I'd suggest to anyone screw those down some before riding.


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CP how do you determine how much to adjust - and that you need adjustment.

 

[CumminsPusher]

CP how do you determine how much to adjust - and that you need adjustment.

I want about an inch of sag when dropped from a jack.
They come set up fairly close to an empty rig I believe and although the rears were good the fronts were too soft for all the additional weight. Even with the lift on mine the nose sat about stock. It was ok until a series of bumps and just can't recover quickly enough. I fought that the whole weekend and trashed the front end.


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[Windrock1000]

So my new fox shocks came in. Opened them up i notice that there is no wrench provided... how are you guys adjusting the preload?

Go to your local speed shop and buy a spanner wrench for SXS and ATV shocks. RMATV sells them too! About $10

 

[Windrock1000]

That's why I tore up my front end so bad. Needed about 10 or so rounds screwed in but I hadn't tested before the trip so it was a pita. Need the tool I wasn't doing a pipe wrench wish I had. I'd say even with a lighter rig the fronts are soft. Rears were totally on par out of box.

I wish you said something. I had it with me!

 

[Windrock1000]

Great! From what I gather you only screw it down 2 turns to prevent coil bind? Any idea on this?

I've got about a inch of preload on the drivers side f and r. 1/2" on passenger side. It works well without a sway bar. At 1 point I had 2" on drivers side and 1 1/2" on the passenger side- it added lift and rebound. A little to much because you could hear the shocks slap open when you leave the ground. All this is in my build.

 

[CumminsPusher]

I wish you said something. I had it with me!

Thanks for telling me that now lol.

 

[JTW]

Well clearly you didn't ask!

 

[Windrock1000]

So my new fox shocks came in. Opened them up i notice that there is no wrench provided... how are you guys adjusting the preload?

A little trick to adjust the fronts--- jack the front of the ground. Loose the locking ring with a large screwdriver or punch. Lube the spring perches with wd40 or penetrating oil and simply grasp the spring and turn it. You can get about 1/2" that way when it get tight grab the spanner.

 

[Windrock1000]

Thanks for telling me that now lol.

 

[JTW]

A little trick to adjust the fronts--- jack the front of the ground. Loose the locking ring with a large screwdriver or punch. Lube the spring perches with wd40 or penetrating oil and simply grasp the spring and turn it. You can get about 1/2" that way when it get tight grab the spanner.

Good tip!!

 

[CumminsPusher]

A little trick to adjust the fronts--- jack the front of the ground. Loose the locking ring with a large screwdriver or punch. Lube the spring perches with wd40 or penetrating oil and simply grasp the spring and turn it. You can get about 1/2" that way when it get tight grab the spanner.

I was just going to lift it and pull the upper bolt lol it's a b**** to get at

 

[Windrock1000]

I was just going to lift it and pull the upper bolt lol it's a b**** to get at

They are hard to adjust without a wrench and lube. Easier on the machine than not for me. I tried both ways. @JTW would say they are tight

 

[JTW]

They are hard to adjust without a wrench and lube. Easier on the machine than not for me. I tried both ways. @JTW would say they are tight

And trust me... I've had my share of loose screws!

 

[CumminsPusher]

And trust me... I've had my share of loose screws!

Sounds like you enjoyed prison.

 

[JTW]

Sounds like you enjoyed prison.

All except for the s***ty food!