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The Fox FLOAT is a family of inline rear shocks. It is a highly successful shock platform that has been around since 2000 and is still produced today. Although cosmetic & internal changes have been made to the Fox FLOAT, the usage (XC and Trail) have not changed and key dimensions and seal sizes have remained the same since introduction.
The FLOAT family includes FLOAT, FLOAT R, FLOAT RL, FLOAT RLC, FLOAT AVA, RP, RP3, RP23, CTD EVO, CTD Boostvalve and DPS shocks. It also includes some proprietary shock designs like Specialized ITCH, Specialized Triad & Septune, Trek Reaktiv, Scott Nude etc. FLOAT is an ancronym for Fox Load Optimum Air Technology. It replaced the Air Vanilla shocks of 1999 which did not have a negative air spring.
Fox FLOAT shocks feature air springs with self balancing negative air, many damper types and many sizes. They also feature an internal contained hydraulic damper which usually has rebound and compression dials on the top eyelet, though some non-adjustable versions were made. They have an external air-sleeve which offers easy servicing of the air seals and canister. The air seals can be serviced and replaced at home, the damper (including lower IFP plug screw) contains up to 500 psi pressure and should not be opened by anyone not experienced in shock service.
Shockcraft can service, repair, upgrade and tune all of the Fox FLOAT shocks.
To book your Fox Float Inline rear shock service, upgrade and/or tune please complete a shock service booking form:
Air-seal leaks causing dirt and oil buildup on the lower damper body.
Air being sucked into the damper causing oil foaming, slurping and reduced of damper/lockout function.
Internal oil leaks causing damper oil to exit via the top adjuster knobs.
Damaged damper body (scratches and dents) causing air loss.
Broken seal lip in the air can causing the wiper seal to pop out.
Air and oil seals wearing and hardening due to age.
Loss of damping action due to broken shims in CTD EVO and DPS models.
Broken/bent retainer screws allowing adjuster knobs to come out.
These shocks are all servicable and we have seal kits for all of them. Metal parts supply can be difficult on shocks over about 10 years of age due to changes in shaft size and head designs.
Brand |
Fox (Fox Racing Shox) |
Description |
Inline air shock with shim-stack damper |
Models - Generation 1 |
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Identifiers |
Air can screws over shock head. FLOAT = No adjusters FLOAT R = Rebound adjuster FLOAT RL = Rebound adjuster & lockout lever AVA = Adjustable Volume Air Can |
Models - Generation 2 |
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Identifiers |
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Models - Generation 3 |
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Identifiers |
Air can screws under shock head. 3 position climb-trail-descend propedal lever 9mm damper shaft inside Stickers are only external id between CTD-EVO and Boost-Valve |
Models - Generation 4 |
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Identifiers |
Air can screws under shock head. 2 sizes of shock head: SV = Standard Volume LV = Large Volume Adjuster/lockout knobs have many variations 9mm damper shaft inside |
Damper |
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i2i Sizes |
Imperial & Metric Eyelet & Trunnion Also Specialized Yoke |
Spring |
Air spring with self balancing negative chamber by notched can. High volume cans by dual layer or early shocks or bigger head on later shocks. Larger negative chamber on Evol versions. |
Remotes |
Remote conversion (pull to lock or pull to unlock) requires a different shaft head and adjuster assembly to hand adjustable shocks. |
Eyelet Sizes |
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Tunes |
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Fluids |
Torco RSF Medium (32 cSt) used on all shocks from factory. Fox claims 10 wt red is used. We have never found 10 wt fluid in a factory filled Fox. |
Aircan Lube |
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Stock |
Torco RSF Medium 32 cSt damper oil 120-500psi in IFP Float Fluid (2.5cc) in air can. |
Shockcraft Recommended |
Motorex 7.5 wt oil (35 cSt) in damper - vacuum bleed. Slickoleum - air can & air seals 300-500psi in IFP depending on leverage & impact speeds. |
Shockcraft Optional |
Motorex 10 wt oil (50 cSt) in damper for heavier riders with no internal tuning. Motorex 5 wt oil (22 cSt) in damper for lighter riders with no internal tuning Supergliss 2 cc in air can for extended air can service intervals |
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