P1000 Pre load tool for fox shocks?

[Bigmanlittlebuggy]

Dose anyone no where I can order the pre load tool for fox shocks can’t seem to find it

 

[Smitty335]

Dose anyone no where I can order the pre load tool for fox shocks can’t seem to find it

Isn't it just a spanner wrench?

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

Fox 3.0 rear shock spanner wrenches
There is also a different Fox wrench, 2.5 for the front so I bought this set.
Thus set fits front and rear
The Fox tool works best and doesn't marr up the nut.
Some use a punch or screw driver. Or spin by hand.
JMO

 

[Smitty335]

Fox 3.0 rear shock spanner wrenches
There is a different size 2.5 for the front so I bought this set.

Red Neck way is to clean shock threads, oil them, take a screw driver tap the lock ring lose, jack it up and turn the spring which way you want to adjust, usually works.

 

[P1K5Dave]

I have found that when the machine is up on stands and at full droop, you can turn the whole spring and the ring right along with it quite easily.
A set of mechanics gloves works well.
A lot easier than dealing with those clunky spanner wrenches.

 

[P1K5Dave]

Good point on cleaning up the threads first. Better than oil is to give them a fresh brush of anti-seize.

 

[Smitty335]

Good point on cleaning up the threads first. Better than oil is to give them a fresh brush of anti-seize.

I can't open a can of anti-seize with out having it head to toe. HA!

 

[Adam490]

I can't open a can of anti-seize with out having it head to toe. HA!

I told you to stop eating it! It took us so long to get you off paint chips and paste….

 

[packer58]

I can't open a can of anti-seize with out having it head to toe. HA!

Man....... that's the truth....

 

[Smitty335]

I told you to stop eating it! It took us so long to get you off paint chips and paste….

I'll bring some to MOM to share with you! You bring the chips! HA!

 

[Jankyeye]

I have found that when the machine is up on stands and at full droop, you can turn the whole spring and the ring right along with it quite easily.
A set of mechanics gloves works well.
A lot easier than dealing with those clunky spanner wrenches.

I was able to get about 1.5” of preload on the front by spinning the spring. I could not get the rear to cooperate though.

 

[Bigmanlittlebuggy]

I have found that when the machine is up on stands and at full droop, you can turn the whole spring and the ring right along with it quite easily.
A set of mechanics gloves works well.
A lot easier than dealing with those clunky spanner wrenches.

Awesome thanks I will try this method I ran my front down a lot a few weeks ago but my buddy had a good wrench now I gotta level buggy bring rear down some and maybe release some on front the pics are soon to come

 

[P1K5Dave]

@sdelam did remind me that (at least with the stock springs) the rear adjusters get really hard to turn after that upper coil spring compresses.

I do remember it got a lot easier with single rate springs, but now I'm not 100% sure I was able to do them by hand either...

 

[MX4life320]

How high is everyone setting their preload? I am getting a lot of sag on mine, but Ive never adjusted it either. Only a 10-15 threads on the front, I didn't check the rear though.

TIA

 

[Remington]

How high is everyone setting their preload? I am getting a lot of sag on mine, but Ive never adjusted it either. Only a 10-15 threads on the front, I didn't check the rear though.

TIA

Thats a loaded question. Everyone is very very different to there riding style, types of springs, tires etc.
If I told u what mine is and you do that, you wouldn't be happy!
You just have to try multiple adjustments to see what works for you. Sorry

 

[MX4life320]

Thats a loaded question. Everyone is very very different to there riding style, types of springs, tires etc.
If I told u what mine is and you do that, you wouldn't be happy!
You just have to try multiple adjustments to see what works for you. Sorry

Fair enough. Thank you

 

[Scoop]

@sdelam did remind me that (at least with the stock springs) the rear adjusters get really hard to turn after that upper coil spring compresses.

I do remember it got a lot easier with single rate springs, but now I'm not 100% sure I was able to do them by hand either...

Just did this on all four about 2 weeks ago. I was only able to add preload (all four corners) for a few turns before I realized it would be far easier to remove them, put them in a vice, and adjust there. I even had a legit spanner tool for the job.

I can post my measurements (already did somewhere), but as others already said, everybody likes theirs set differently. I do NOT have a lift, but wanted to clear a 5 gallon bucket front to back. That meant a little more preload than most.

 

[Scoop]

I used calipers and measured from the point where the shock body thread met the housing (upper arrow) to the top of the LOWER preload adjustment collar (bottom arrow). I'll have to double-check my numbers (written down out in the pole barn), but I believe they were:

Fronts: 46.75 MM
Rear: 44.5 MM

Again, I was pretty aggressive to get the clearance I wanted, and I don't think I've got too much preload set ATM. Guess I'll soon find out at TO in another two weeks ...

IIRC, I was able to spin the springs by hand on the fronts, but for the rears, I did have to use the spanner wrench. Even with the wrench, there was no way I was adjusting this preload without the cushions being off the machine and in my vice. If you can adjust yours without removal, my hat is off to you.

 

[TripleB]

Fair enough. Thank you

FYI this is in the pioneer section. You have a picture of a talon.

 

[NewHere2]

Pro Tip : When changing springs, after reassembling the shock; set your preload height (rough-in measurement, ya gotta start somewhere) before releasing the pressure on the spring.