repairing Fox Float R ?

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Surely there's a DIY solution - any suggestions ?

There isn't. Take it to a shop to get it repaired.

Carlos Fandango said:

Its a 2001 OEM version thats done a few 000 miles. It holds pressure fine, but the damping makes a
squishing noise - something to do with oil and nitrogen mixing ???

iirc, nitrogen is used initially because it isn't as soluble in oil as plain air. once you pump up
the shock for the first time, you start to dilute the nitrogen and that may have a small effect on
performance, but the "squishing" is more to do with worn seals and valves than "mixing".

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I'm told that its about £50 to have this refurbished and isn't a DIY job as it needs nitrogen and
special equipment to recharge it ?

Can't I access this part of the shock and add the right weight oil and air instead of nitrogen ?

oil & air are not enough to do the job. you need to replace the worn seals, valves, springs, etc.

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Surely there's a DIY solution - any suggestions ?

some things are worth sending back to the factory - this is such a case.

jb.

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Quoted message said:

Its a 2001 OEM version thats done a few 000 miles. It holds pressure fine, but the damping makes a
squishing noise - something to do with oil and nitrogen mixing ???

I'm told that its about £50 to have this refurbished and isn't a DIY job as it needs nitrogen and
special equipment to recharge it ?

Can't I access this part of the shock and add the right weight oil and air instead of nitrogen ?

Surely there's a DIY solution - any suggestions ?

TIA C

The only DIY you can do to that shock is the air chamber seal maintenance. For how to you can
download the service vid at foxracingshox.comfoxracingshox.comOpen ↗
. As far as the damper cartridge that has to be sent back to Fox for repair. Their prices are
reasonable and their turnaround is quick. Give 'em a call and get a RA#.

Mike