As a response to dh frames being designed with more progressive curves in the linkage, foxs racers found a need for a more linear shock tune. The fox dhx rc4 is a high performance, racingoriented rear shock designed to give you complete freedom to set up and control your rear. Rear shock service kits rear shocks parts worldwide cyclery. Rebound damping should only be set after first setting your air pressure by measuring sag. The 40 isnt the only fox dh piece seeing an overhaul for the 2014 model year. For a firmer ride, add 10 15 pounds of air pressure, to a maximum of 200 psi. Oring placement is now in the end of the shaft for 12 shaft 2014 dhx rc4 rc2 shocks. For 20 fox added features to their line of float forks. Fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly. With a kashima coated main shaft, high and low speed compression, bottom out progressiveness and force adjustment and boost value technology.
New fox dhx rc4 rc2 rear shock damper rebuild kit for. Fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly fox shox. All fox products run through this program during development in one form or another. This shock features dual speed high\\low compression velocity sensitive damping making it extremely durable. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and utvs. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes. Fox racing dhx, rc2, rc4 damper rebuild kit rebuild kit.
Ive got a number of friends who work on all kinds of. You may use your credit card, debit card or bank account through. We took the first run on the ohlins, taking note of how the bike handled various portions of the trail. This video is a rebulid at a fox dhx rc4 rear shock. I have a checklist i use for setting up my shocks starting with low speed compression, high speed compression, then rebound.
Even after an awful lot of descending, the rc4 is still shining. For more details about the cookies we use and how you can amend your preferences, please read our cookie policy. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks. Fox, rockshox, canecreek, ohlinsmost of the time new xfusion, dvo, fast, mrp. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing.
The venerable dhx rc4 sees updated damping and an air assist chamber to adjust ride height between. But i just clean and grease the rebount knob and i apply a drop of red. Fox dhx rc2 mtb rear suspension shock bike bargains. Rear shocks for mountain bikes for sale in stock ebay. Fox float rear shock air sleeve kit fox racing shox suspension is some of the best in the world but any suspension system only works as well as its seals are holding up old seals diminish performance and can introduce dirt and grit into your suspension internals that can cause damage and premature wear. Most products will be in the field for one full season before. Eyelet bushings protect the shock eyelet from wear, and keep the mount kit snug we include one in every mount kit. Find fox dhx and fox dhx 5 from a vast selection of rear shocks. Jun 14, 2015 this is how i went around servicing my rc4 shock.
Installing new custom rod shaft, oil filling with motorex, ifp tuning. Fox live valve 2019 live valve manuals for download live valve faq live valve setup and calibration live valve system installation. Currently has a 500 spring on it and feels a bit hard. Mount kits and bushings for rear shocks tf tuned are experts in mountain bike and bicycle suspension. Fullcarbon 20 santa cruz v10c now available and its very, very nice. Dhx van, float x ctd, dhx rc2 rc4, float dps, kashima. To change the range of bottomout control damping characteristics of your dhx rc2 shock, attach a fox high pressure pump to the air valve on the reservoir. Some people say air isnt reliable enough to use as a spring, and others say. To keep it running at its best, and to help you best the competition, regular maintenance and custom tuning is key. The 2009 20 epic brain shocks have standard shock eyelets at both ends which would make mounting easier. The fox dhx rc4 is a high performance, racingoriented rear shock designed to give you complete freedom to set up and control your rear wheel.
This is a hard to find float l rear shock for a cannondale jekyll. Fox help center bike 20102015 dhx rc4rc2 rebuild 20102015 dhx rc4rc2 rebuild. Fox 40 float fit rc2 fork and dhx rc4 rear shock first look. Refer to bicycle manufactures manual for proper sag setting, for your specific.
Refer to bicycle manufactures manual for proper sag setting, for your specific model of bicycle. The dhx rc2 is the big daddy of downhill, mountain bike coil suspension. Day two of testing presented us with an opportunity to compare the ohlins ttx with a 20 fox dhx rc4 in backtoback runs. The new 20 fox dhx rc4 coil rear shock continuesthe high performance expected from fox.
To change the compression damping characteristics of your dhx 5. As long as were on the topic of air shocks, ive had great success with the rp lineup from fox for this suspension design. First, remove the rear shock eye bolt and move the. This is how i adjust the rc4 if you dont agree dont talk crap just add your own opinions. Shop from any of our mountain bike rear shocks and receive free domestic shipping with your purchase. New shock time fox dhx rc4 vs rc2 so im perusing pink bike classifieds and here and have found a couple decent options 20 10. Fox bike shocks rc4 titanium spring highly detailed model of the fox rear shock dhx rc4 with obtanium titanium spring and kashima coat. Fox racing shox that is easily accessible for tuning.
Fox recommends that you have regular fork and shock maintenance performed according to the service intervals. Looking at pictures it appears that this is a 1st generation. Fox suspension dhx rc2 rear shock 20 chain reaction cycles. With increased oil flow for increased tuning range, the dhx rc4 is designed to be the ultimate customizable shock that is as durable as you are. Replaces the propedal adjusterlever with a 15 position low speed compression adjuster or for shocks with the propedal lever, a two position softmedium or medhard low speed adjuster lever. Anyone worldwide may purchasethis fox racing shox product, however,the delivery address must be insidethe united states. Relative simple procedure if youre mechanically orientated. Instead, its behavior and performance characteristics are influenced by the air pressure setting in the reservoir, and by the adjustment of the reservoir bottomout control knob.
Up for sale is a like new 20 fox racing shox dhx air 5. Jul 29, 2016 fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly. Fox dhx rc2 mountain bike rear suspension shock the pro. These models are available for online purchasing and can be shipped directly to you.
I also came across a video that helped explain a few things for those of us that dont have a manual fox 2008 dhx 5. Fox suspension dhx rc4 rear coil shock inc 400lb spring. Competition is where products are truly tested and sorted. This is how i go around setting up my sag for fox dhx rc4 on my. Proven on the world cup series and with many world champion stripes to its credit, itll help you step up your game. Shock 2014 dhx rc4 rc2 shock 2014 float ctd shock 2014 float ctd drcv shock 2014 float icd shock 2014 float x ctd shock 2014 van rrc.
Proven on the world cup series and with many mtb world championships. Modeled in realistic sizes cm and proportions to the highest standards. The new rising rate linkages eliminated the need for more progressiveness shock damping, which took load of the damper, and left more room for fine tuning. I found a brilliant service procedure on the fox website, link is below. Universal cycles fox racing dhx rc4, rc2 coil rear shock. It is in perfect working condition and cosmetically is flawless. Fox dhx rc4 shock disassembly and inspection outside and inside parts. Here you will find the best of the best with the popular fox x2 air, rockshox monarch plus rc3, cane creek double barrel and more. Fox racing dhx rc4, rc2 coil rear shock seal kit seal kit. Ive got a number of friends who work on all kinds of expensive offroad shocks king, fox. Fox float l rear shock up for sale is a fox float l rear shock. This is answer for you to get on fox racing shox dhx rc4 coil rear shock 20 10. My trance advanced sx rolled out of the shop with a fox float x rear shock foxs successor to their dhx air shocks, is a hell of a shock. Both shocks are capable but the rc4 is just a more tunable and a racers shock by that i mean racers want all those little edges, its got those updates from the van and those extra adjustments that make it that much whether a lot or a little.
Fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly fox. I hope you will be happy to use fox racing shox dhx rc4 coil rear shock 20 10. To change the range of bottomout control damping characteristics of your dhx rc4 shock, attach a fox high pressure pump to the air valve on the reservoir. Installing your shock general maintenance before you ride setting. The fox dhx rc4 coil is a high performance rear shock at home either on allmountain, freeride, downhill bike. Fullcarbon 20 santa cruz v10c now available and its very. Fox suspension dhx rc4 shock 20 chain reaction cycles.
Here you can see howto disassemble rear shock at home. This shock features dual speed highlow compression velocity sensitive damping making it extremely durable. For more bottomout resistance, add 1015 pounds of air pressure, to a maximum of 200 psi. Fox, rockshox, canecreek, ohlinsmost of the time new xfusion, dvo, fast, mrp, marzocchi, push, 5th element and new bos. Mount kits attach the rear shock to the frame and are available to fit most major brands of shock. Fox racing dhx, rc2, rc4 damper rebuild kit universal cycles. Description anyone worldwide may purchasethis fox racing shox product, however,the delivery address must be insidethe united states. I had found and copied the fox tuning guide for the rc4, and found their instructions and suggestions perfect for helping me quickly and accurately fine tune the. I set the sag according to the table in the owners manual. Unfollow fox dhx rc2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The fox racing dhx rc4 is made with a coilover design, making it able to take any hit out on the trail. The 2014 and 2015 epic brain shocks use a custom clevis to attach the shock to the frame.
Get the best deals on rear shocks for mountain bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. To change the compression damping characteristics of your dhx air 5. The big daddy of downhill, mountain bike coil suspension. Proven on the world cup series and with many world champion stripes. During normal use your shocks dampening oil begins to drop in performance. Mount kits and bushings for rear shocks tf tuned are experts in mountain bike and bicycle suspension service and repair, including settingup the for you and your bike. Svcfxshxdhxc the dhx has been fox s answer to a high performance gravity shock since 2005. Mar 26, 20 cutaway of the newly redesigned fox dhx rc4. Speed sensitive damper ssd fvathsbhighlow speed adjuster new high speed adjuster piston and blowoff system rc4 new high speed adjuster piston and preset blowoff system rc2 modification kit and revalverebuild. Extensive internal service should be performed by fox racing shox or an. If youre a rider who doesnt like tinkering with hisher components and wants a shock that will work well in whatever setting you run, go for the dhx 5. The fox dhx rc4 shock is the big daddy of downhill, mountain bike coil suspension.
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