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Fox shock adjustment
Where can I buy the correct size wrench to loosen and tighten the nuts on the Fox shocks?
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Originally Posted by donrokon
Where can I buy the correct size wrench to loosen and tighten the nuts on the Fox shocks?
If you're referring to the mounting bolts-------& you don't have a set of wrenches or sockets--your best be may be an adjustable Craftsman type wrench. If you had a $12 micrometer from Harbor Freight You could measure the net head. If you plan on doing more mechanical things you may want to purchase a low cost set of SAE & Metric wrenches & socket sets. Most skilled mechanical people might not agree with the adjustable wrench--but if it fits & it's seldom used---It works just fine.
Good Luck,
Darrell
2015 F3's , two 12 volt power outlets Orange & Black
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Originally Posted by Wildrice
If you're referring to Nohe mounting bolts-------& you don't have a set of wrenches or sockets--your best be may be an adjustable Craftsman type wrench. If you had a $12 micrometer from Harbor Freight You could measure the net head. If you plan on doing more mechanical things you may want to purchase a low cost set of SAE & Metric wrenches & socket sets. Most skilled mechanical people might not agree with the adjustable wrench--but if it fits & it's seldom used---It works just fine.
Good Luck,
Darrell
No , i mean the two nuts that hold the spring in the proper preload position. Thank u.
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Tough one....
they call them spanner wrenches and they come in many sizes and styles. I have accumulated a large assortment from many brands of bikes and still don't have a decent fitting one. I would try Fox and see if they offer them. In a bind I use some large channelocks...google fox shock spanners... and you will see many...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Any snowmobile place will sell the correct size. You also can make your own, not hard to do. Also you will be able to turn by hand as long as all weight is off front end of spyder and lock ring is backed off. The lock ring just tap with flat screwdriver to break the lock against the adjuster ring then back off by hand.
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Originally Posted by donrokon
No , i mean the two nuts that hold the spring in the proper preload position. Thank u.
Harbor Freight have several sizes--all are flimsy & can bent if not held straight.
2015 F3's , two 12 volt power outlets Orange & Black
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And be prepared for a battle of strength! I tried to adjust mine new ones and they wouldn't budge, not even with a punch and hammer! The powder coat basically "glues" them together....
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2015 F3-S , Pure Magnesium Metallic/Steel Black Metallic
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Originally Posted by hypurone
And be prepared for a battle of strength! I tried to adjust mine new ones and they wouldn't budge, not even with a punch and hammer! The powder coat basically "glues" them together....
I solve lots of problems with large channel locks--even removing tight oil filters. If there's access room. I imagine a butane or propane small torch might damage the seals while freeing the powder coating?
D
2015 F3's , two 12 volt power outlets Orange & Black
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