P1000m5 Tool(s) required for Fox QS3 preload adjustment

M

Moxdmguy

Well-Known Member
Lifetime Member
Sep 24, 2020
60
402
53
Lone Jack, MO
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
I have the Fox QS3 and just changed out my tires and would like to add a couple inches of preload. What tools are you all using to accomplish this? Any links or specific wrench sizes are appreciated!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lady01 and TxDoc
M

Moxdmguy

Well-Known Member
Lifetime Member
Sep 24, 2020
60
402
53
Lone Jack, MO
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
Thank you! Any particular size of spanned wrench for the QS3?
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lady01
NTCPrezJB

NTCPrezJB

Retiring Member
Lifetime Member
Supporting Member
Jan 30, 2018
108,765
959,409
113
Hidden
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
Knowing Fox they sell one with their logo on it. 😂🤣

I’ve seen links to various ones members here have used. Someone will probably chime in with a link for you shortly.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lady01
CID

CID

Well-Known Member
Lifetime Member
Supporting Member
Oct 27, 2019
5,425
24,913
113
SE Denver-ish
Ownership

  1. Talon R
It depends on the diameter of the shock, I used this on my 2-1/2" Talon shocks. I just Googled 2-1/2" Fox spanner and it popped up. Whatever you use, jack the buggy up as high as possible to unload the springs, it'll make it MUCH easier.


They came as a pair, I didn't use the lower one -
1634956444589
 
Last edited:
3

301

Well-Known Member
Jun 21, 2018
175
493
63
Kansas
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
I use a pair of knit gloves with rubber coated palm. Jack it up, loosen the lock ring and turn them down by hand. Hella faster and less bloody knuckles.
 

About us

  • Our community has been around for many years and pride ourselves on offering unbiased, critical discussion among people of all different backgrounds. We are working every day to make sure our community is one of the best.

User Menu

Buy us a beer!

  • Lots of time and money has gone into making sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. Care to buy us a beer? We'd really appreciate it!

    Beer Fund!

    Club Membership!