2018 Fox Float DPS Evol Rear Shock Sleeve Service

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  • Fox recommends air sleeve service every 40 hours on their DPS rear shocks. A couple of struggles along the way but nothing bad. The second time will be easy. The bike is a 2018 Diamondback Release 4c.
    Fox DPS service kit: amzn.to/2ZdZg0C
    For front suspension:
    Fox 20w oil: amzn.to/2LxPxKm
    Fox 5w oil: amzn.to/2yfbGu2
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  • @ryanhart8515
    @ryanhart8515 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im sooo glad i dont have suspension on any of my bikes. As a long time bike tech, i can tell you, proprietary parts are stress inducing. Funny, suspension is not even essential for bicycles. Only service suspension for customer bikes. Wont be caught in my casket with this crap on my bikes.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My first MTB in 1992 was a fully rigid Cro-Mo Peugeot with Shimano DX components. Rigid frame, rigid fork. Loved that bike. At 56 years old I can now appreciate a good suspension in rocky root filled terrain. Hopefully I'll continue to MTBike well into my 70's. Might have to get an e-bike by then though, LOL!

  • @robertcarbonneau4072
    @robertcarbonneau4072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great job on the video! One of the best explanations on how to perform this relatively simple but confusing maintenance. Thank you.

  • @Pewter98
    @Pewter98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for making this video! It's definitely made me confident that my Fix Float DPS EVOL service can be a DYI project. 🚴‍♂️

  • @ruknight4ever
    @ruknight4ever 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very fine job on the video. I always thought this was a much more difficult / precise job than it is. O ring replacements and patience! Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

  • @jrockthecasbah
    @jrockthecasbah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Tony, was able to do my 1st rebuild/service today! I had a hard time pushing the can back into the threads after filling it up w/ 2ml of fluid so I just screwed it back into the bike to get more leverage. Other thing that worked for me was when I put the last white plastic ring in I just inserted the part that I slightly curved into the groove above the rubber washer. Then I just used my thumb to continue pushing the rest of the washer into the groove. Hope that makes sense.

  • @sic04250f
    @sic04250f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this upload. My jam2 has the same shock, so I'll attempt this service myself when the time comes.

  • @ccorrales06
    @ccorrales06 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, you make it look very easy. I will be doing this soon to get my bike ready for spring time

  • @robngoma
    @robngoma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have the same shock that needs service.Thanks for posting!

  • @scottg9229
    @scottg9229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a great video! Thank you! Fantastic job that will help me a ton while doing my own

  • @g.fortin3228
    @g.fortin3228 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video.. nice and detailed on the re-assembly and re-install .

  • @doddyyohani1038
    @doddyyohani1038 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank for the video,, you doing it great, whitout special tools,, 👍❤️

  • @Johndolk
    @Johndolk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy to understand. Big help. Thank you

  • @don-kv3eu
    @don-kv3eu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the info! i blew out my shock today. btw the white rings are o-ring back-ups

  • @maxgretschmann689
    @maxgretschmann689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty sweet video, thank you for sharing 👍🏻

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @joshtinkering
    @joshtinkering 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For the tricky part: found it easier to use a metal pick (I bent a paperclip into a tiny hook with needle nose pliers) to remove the rubber seal, before removing the white washers after that, carefully, with tweezers. I couldn't do it with a wooden skewer; that kept breaking. Thanks for the video!

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good tip! I didn’t think about using tweezers 👍

  • @rockybutler
    @rockybutler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just rebuilt my shock according to your instructions, thanks

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped 👍

  • @CJinsoo
    @CJinsoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for such a detailed video-going to try it. also, your bike looks immaculate

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I enjoy working on my bike almost as much as I enjoy riding it 😁 I also like to do trail work whenever I get the chance

    • @CJinsoo
      @CJinsoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I should have waited until I looked up my shock before posting. I have Fox Float Factory Evol DPS, Kashima coated. From the Fox site the seal kit has different part number and different seals than the basic Float seal kit from Jenson. when I looked at Fox posted steps on seal replacement it is a lot more involved than the basic seal kit work. After looking at the Fox instructions I am likely taking it to a shop now.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know. I thought the only difference was the Kashima coating

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So I was searching and it looks like the design changed in 2017, mine is a 2018 and the 2018 Factory looks just like it. The 2015 has an extra removable outer sleeve.

    • @CJinsoo
      @CJinsoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TonyHob Yeah, I’ll have to go over the Fox instructions in more detail, as it may be that what Fox has posted is the most thorough approach that only the person with special tools can do?

  • @p0mm3srud1
    @p0mm3srud1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much dude!

  • @JordonRenn93
    @JordonRenn93 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Slickoleum is slick honey, I'm production lead for snow shocks at their MN location and that's exactly what we use.

  • @Topspinwinner
    @Topspinwinner ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Just wish I would of seen this before taking my bike to my local bike shop. They still have my bike(3 weeks and they shipped the shock out) it will cost me at least $160.

  • @wirpor
    @wirpor 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    great video, thanks

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  43 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

      Glad it helped 👍

  • @jamiedavis7980
    @jamiedavis7980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will be back tomorrow to try follow you step by step and hopefully get it righ😂

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got this 👍

    • @jamiedavis7980
      @jamiedavis7980 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TonyHob just finished now job done,, giving it a good wash now to show it some love 🤣

  • @Perception_
    @Perception_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems pretty straight forward.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is!

  • @matthausfrick5971
    @matthausfrick5971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video! how did you determine that you had to change the seals?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fox recommends service at least every 100 hours or once a year, whichever comes first. This one was way overdue. They actually recommend you service the DPS chamber every 30 hrs!

  • @davib7534
    @davib7534 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, thx! Is this pretty much the same procedure for a 2018 Fox DPS float shock?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe so

  • @mircea9430
    @mircea9430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, nice video you just made me think this is so easy, a little question, what if i put the whole float oil ? Is it bad ?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would use the recommended amount

  • @RenegadesOfPunkQH
    @RenegadesOfPunkQH ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the part number for the rebuild kit?
    Thanks for the video!

  • @sabrinazack8138
    @sabrinazack8138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Followed your instructions. Awesome video thank you! 🙏🏼 I ran into an issue tho… when I pumped the shock back up and did the 30% sag to let the air equalize, it let out some air, but then makes a little crunching sort of gritty air bubble noise? Is this normal? I let out all of the air, re-pumped it up and it makes a gritty air bubble kind of noise at 30% sag. Do you have any suggestions? Is it okay to leave alone?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s probably fine. You can try letting air out to about 50 psi then compress and decompress the suspension (cycle it) through 20% of its travel around 10 times. Then pump it up to 30% sag and see if it helps

  • @loft4me
    @loft4me 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony, in your experience, can my DPS be pumped to mimic a locked out situation? I was considering deleting the remote lock out lever and cabling, and just have it permanently unlocked but pressurized to mimic a hardtail. I only weigh 125 pounds.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You might be able to do it since you are light, as long as you don’t go over the max psi (350 psi for the DPS Evol). I just lock mine out so I have not tried it.

    • @loft4me
      @loft4me 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TonyHob Okay, thank you.

  • @Blunty_
    @Blunty_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey mate, I have the same shock, but I let the air out really fast, and now I cannot get the body back up to screw back on. Cheers.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try installing the shock back on the bike with the sleeve already slid onto the shaft, then have someone compress the suspension while you screw the sleeve back on

    • @Elbow_Grease
      @Elbow_Grease 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to take it out of stuck down mode. The fox site has a step by step guide on how to fix that

  • @Voider222
    @Voider222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is torque setting for top shock mount?
    Thanks.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      8 Nm

  • @explanation515
    @explanation515 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello does the fox seals work for every shock mine is FOX Racing Performance Float DPS air shock with rebound adjust and lockout.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The kit says it is for all Fox DPS rear shocks. Double check on the Fox web site but I am pretty sure that this kit will work.

    • @matthewbentham7144
      @matthewbentham7144 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi guys, do you have the part number of the service kit you used for shock? TIA

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@matthewbentham7144 a little late but I added a link to the description. amzn.to/2ZdZg0C

  • @bitumen83
    @bitumen83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it necessary to change those rubber seals and parts during regular service?
    Or is it ok to just clean those parts, lubricate them and put them back?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The seals wear out so it is best to change them while you are at it. The kit is only around $20 though I will admit it is tedious to change them. If you have no leaks you could probably get away with cleaning it out, replacing the float oil and wait another season.

    • @bitumen83
      @bitumen83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ty for your help!
      👍

  • @Dempsey222
    @Dempsey222 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony can you only put in one volume spacer are can you put in a few? The kit online comes with 4 pieces all different sizes.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only one at a time. The kit allows you to try different ones. You can also change them out for different type trails if you want.

    • @Dempsey222
      @Dempsey222 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TonyHob Thanks I just want to make the shock stiff. It flexes a lot because I am over 200 pounds.

    • @mymorristribe
      @mymorristribe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool! Thanks. I have that exact bike so this tutorial is perfect.

  • @DanielRodriguez-ev7pq
    @DanielRodriguez-ev7pq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a bike shop place a 0.8 volume spacer in the shock today. Now the blue lever goes way past the open position. Any idea what would cause the lever to be out of position ? The medium and open position feel the same.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure what could have happened other than the not going through the proper air bleed procedure. I would definitely take it back to the shop

  • @vsan5135
    @vsan5135 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever had a clicking sound when compressing your Fox Float shock?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      On the bike yes, it comes from the mounting hardware. Remove the shock and lightly grease the pivots. Sometimes you have to service all the pivots on the suspension.

    • @chrisbell7115
      @chrisbell7115 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have this problem too, the bearings, fitting hardware have all been replaced and still making the same noise. Checked all fittings are correctly torqued. Any ideas what else might cause it?

    • @JUNJUN-lw2vr
      @JUNJUN-lw2vr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TonyHob I have the same creaking noise. Drives you bonkers.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JUNJUN-lw2vr is it the same bike?

  • @trancenation
    @trancenation 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what does the black o ring do when installed on the shaft? it appears that it's movable?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It shows travel so you can measure sag

  • @jamble7k
    @jamble7k 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    those white seals on the can are so annoying, did mine last year and dreading doing it again 😂

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are a pain!

  • @Hawlkeye-e9p
    @Hawlkeye-e9p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cant get the body back up to screw it on.
    What am i missing. Should not be that hard.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try installing the shock back on the bike with the sleeve already slid onto the shaft, then have someone compress the suspension while you screw the sleeve back on. The shock will still have significant resistance when putting the sleeve back on.

  • @kylenguyen8793
    @kylenguyen8793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I didn't see you used neither of the 20w nor 5w oil referenced in the description in the video. When and where do you apply those? Is the oil came with the kit sufficient for the job?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The 20 and 5w oil is used in the front suspension fork. The oil in the kit is all you need for the rear shock

    • @iVoztutorial
      @iVoztutorial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TonyHob i see also that you used just a little part of that oil. The rest of it, can be used next time, maybe after 1 year, or it doesn't resist once opened?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saved the rest. It should be good

    • @iVoztutorial
      @iVoztutorial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TonyHob ok thank. In few days i'll do the service on my shock 🙂 thank for your video

  • @xebapro
    @xebapro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And damper oil?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only oil it uses is what’s included and shown in the video

  • @republicofvegans712
    @republicofvegans712 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I use lithium grease?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would stick to what Fox recommends

  • @explanation515
    @explanation515 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi i have one more question the lever is loose to the fox float dps shock what do i do do you have any ideas?

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it’s normal. Mine is very loose when in the locked position and feels better in the open.

  • @joeycottontail943
    @joeycottontail943 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like too much fiddle farting Going with a new one.

    • @TonyHob
      @TonyHob  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You get your car serviced at the dealership don’t you 😂 j/k

    • @joeycottontail943
      @joeycottontail943 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TonyHob Dealership yuck. Just installed a new power steering pump and Hydroboost in my Tahoe and I’m throwing in towel on working on the Motoped. DNM rear shock I found for $100 slides right in and should work for a few years like the original DNM. Good video and maybe someday I’ll be up for the rebuild.