Fox dhx rc4 2011 manual shock

Venerable fox 36 van rc2 fork with 180mm of travel and adjustable high and lowspeed compression keeps brake dive and squareedge bumps at bay. Fox dhx rc4 rear shock provides a combination of externally adjustable high and lowspeed compression and bottomout control for high speed bump mastery. This shock features dual speed highlow compression velocity sensitive damping making it extremely durable. During the 2011 season, rad program looked to revise shock. 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. The trail has some gnarly rock sections, with some nice big drops too. Setupfox dhx air setup shock setup fox rc4 sag once you have set your baseline air.

Fox dhx rc4 coil rear shock, factory series kashima, 8. So suspension nerds everywhere may cringe when i say that the first thing i noticed about the dhx2 was its soundor lack thereof. It was previously on my yeti 303 rdh, but i have since upgraded to an air shock. Choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. Here is the 4th version of my fox dhx 345 service guide. Fox help center bike 20102015 dhx rc4rc2 rebuild 20102015 dhx rc4rc2 rebuild. Rebound adjustment, and the volume adjustment and air pressure in the reservoir adjustment, so you can make it work for pretty much any suspension design out there. Adjusting the spring rate via air pressure is a really nice feature. Find fox dhx and fox dhx2 from a vast selection of rear shocks.

Proven on the world cup series and with many mtb world championships. Modeled in realistic sizes cm and proportions to the highest standards. These models are available for online purchasing and can be shipped directly to you. Do not use any solvents or degreasers as these products can damage the shocks exterior finish do not use a high pressure washer or spray water directly at the seal shock body junction inspect the exterior of your shock.

The fox dhx rc4 is the third shock that i have run on my current rig. Fox dhx 5 mountain bike coilover shock 3d cad model. Fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly fox shox. More like cncd surface transitions were too time consuming. Table of contents brand overview 6 frame features 8 geometry 10 maintenance schedule 12. Currently has a 500 spring on it and feels a bit hard. Fox dhx 5 mountain bike coilover shock, dowhill shock 9. Getting to talk with foxs lead engineers and racers about set up was really intriguing to say the least. This is a brand new 2010 fox dhx rc4 shock which comes with the owners manual dvd. Consult the air or spring settings table in your respective shock s section in this manual. Shock 2014 dhx rc4rc2 shock 2014 float ctd shock 2014 float ctd drcv shock 2014 float icd shock 2014 float x ctd shock 2014 van rrc. Its hard to get excited about a coil shock in this brave new world populated by ultra lightweight downhill bikes that frequently weigh less than the trail bike in my garage, but as modern frames have evolved, so have the demands placed on the rear suspension. Dh bike linkages began building progressiveness into design. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing.

Using the fox high pressure pump a fox racing shox high pressure air pump is available for your float, dhx or dhx air shock. Installing your shock general maintenance before you ride setting sag changing. But other than that, it is in excellent working condition. 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. 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. For a firmer ride, add 10 15 pounds of air pressure, to a maximum of 200 psi. Fox dhx rc4 shock disassembly and inspection outside and inside parts. Svcfxshxdhxc the dhx has been fox s answer to a high performance gravity shock since 2005. If the sag specifications not in compliance, follow the instructions in setting sag in the respective shock s section. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. I would like to thank the folks at fox for sending up the 2011 dhx rc4 for. Clean the outside of your shock with mild soap and water and wipe dry with a soft rag.

Our passion is the products, technology and people that make them. Now that you have your new turner follow these few steps to insure years of great trail riding. Fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly. Starting with sag setup, we ran 30 per cent on both the test bikes and found we didnt bottom out more.

This is how i adjust the rc4 if you dont agree dont talk crap just add your own opinions. For more bottomout resistance, add 1015 pounds of air pressure, to a maximum of 200 psi. Dec 15, 2011 ccdb is a great shock, i ran it recently as well as vivid air and rc4. As soon as i installed it, i promptly took this shock up to one of my favorite trails. New listing fox dhx rc4 rc2 rear shock damper rebuild kit for. With the alignment pins removed, attach a hand pump and slowly apply a little air pressure while holding the shock over a drain basin to dislodge and remove the. Fox bike shocks rc4 titanium spring highly detailed model of the fox rear shock dhx rc4 with obtanium titanium spring and kashima coat. Fox live valve 2019 live valve manuals for download live valve faq live valve setup and calibration live valve system installation. I would definitely recommend the dhx rc4 for anyone upgrading their rig or planning on stepping up their game on the race circuit. Jul 14, 2011 i would definitely recommend the dhx rc4 for anyone upgrading their rig or planning on stepping up their game on the race circuit. Sep 27, 2016 i rode the dhx2 backtoback with an air shock on the santa cruz nomad and evils the wreckoning and found that the coil shock improved tracking, traction and overall descending capability without massively changing the bikes ability to climb.

So here is my question what are some good starting settings i should use to set the. Extensive internal service should be performed by fox racing shox or an authorized service center. Installing new custom rod shaft, oil filling with motorex, ifp tuning. The fox dhx rc4 coil is a high performance rear shock at home either on allmountain, freeride, downhill bike. Svcfxshxdhxc the dhx has been foxs answer to a high performance gravity shock since 2005.

Just bought a trek session 88 2010 cheap with fox 40 forks and dhx rc4 shock and i am looking for some advice on the set up. Universal cycles fox racing dhx rc4, rc2 coil rear shock. Fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly fox. So when you buy a shock from fox you get an empty box. Ccdb is a great shock, i ran it recently as well as vivid air and rc4. However, like pretty much any coil shock, it makes the bike feel less lively. Here you can see howto disassemble rear shock at home.

Oct 19, 2010 fox racing shox may have released their new rc4 rear shock, but the dhx 5. Table of contents brand overview 6 frame features 8 geometry 10. Jun 15, 2015 choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. The fox dhx rc4 shock is the big daddy of downhill, mountain bike coil suspension. While the shock was at fox i had talked to a coworker and he said he had the same problem. All fox products run through this program during development. Venerable fox 36 van rc2 fork with 180mm of travel and adjustable high and lowspeed compression keeps brake dive. I suspect the vivid and rc4 may edge it out for dh use, but on a freerideallmountain bike this thing is well and truly the bomb. We wanted to come up with a bike that was sleek and sexy, lighter and faster, plusher and easy to maintain.

And let me start byapologizing to my bike for not buying this shock right away. 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. Oring placement is now in the end of the shaft for 12 shaft 2014 dhx rc4 rc2 shocks. During normal use your shocks dampening oil begins to drop in performance. To change the compression damping characteristics of your dhx air 5. One exception is the normally cast aluminium part that holds both damping chambers its all there but it doesnt look like its cast aluminium reallife equivalent. Jul 29, 2016 fox dhx rc4 diy bike shock inspection and assembly. 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. All fox products run through this program during development in one form or another competition is where products are truly tested and sorted most products will be in the field for one full season before going to production we only use our elite athletes in this program 40 and dhx rc4 developed through rad program. Refer to bicycle manufactures manual for proper sag setting, for your specific model of bicycle. To keep it running at its best, and to help you best the competition, regular maintenance and custom tuning is key. Fox dhx 5 mountain bike coilover shock 3d cad model library. For 2011 we went back to the downhill drawing board. Save fox dhx rc2 to get email alerts and 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. This shock features dual speed high\\low compression velocity sensitive damping making it extremely durable. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes. Manual and the manuals supplied by the suspension manufacturers. Universal cycles fox racing dhx rc4, rc2 coil rear. I had a 2011 giant faith 0 before this bike and a 2011 giant glory 01 before that and in the suspension category they are comparable to the demo 8 but for me what sets this bike apart is the geometry. For gravityoriented mountain bikers, the fox dhx rc4 should. 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.