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This is a discussion on Fox Shock Tuning within the Suspension forums, part of the Technical category; I would imagine that a number of people on this list are probably wondering (or unsure) what shock changes could improve their rig's handling and ...
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I found this valving info at Fox's web page.
http://www.foxracingshox.com/fox_tec...VING_SPECS.pdf Rebuild info ... http://www.foxracingshox.com/fox_tec...ON_REBUILD.PDF |
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I am buying the valving kits from Poly Performance, online. Only because I am lazy and don't feel like driving around town to find some. You can buy an entire valving kit for $250 (or so) or just buy the valve sets for $5 each. I bought several valve kits so I can mix and match to get the overall settings I want. I am about $40 into it with respect to valve kits.
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I am using a 5weight syntheric racing fluid (Belray brand). It is pretty thin right now. I am considering putting a heavier weight in the rear in order to slow it's rebound even more, because I am at the max on valving. But to be honest, with a rig that weighs 1000 lbs with me in it, and only about 300 pounds per rear corner, I really shoudn't need to go so high in valving AND go to a heavier weight oil. I could understand it some if I was running a 1500 or 2000 lb sand car or something. But an 850 lb car....................I'm not sure oil weight is really the right direction. I am going to keep playing with the valving........then think about oil weight. This weekend will help me to know if I am heading in the right direction or not.
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I've sent an email to Fox asking for their input. I'll let you know if I hear anything back.
I've changed oil weights in the past, with dramatic improvements. If you've reached the end of your valving choices, a heavier fluid is the next step. You might try going back to the stock valving and use a 10w fluid. All of the below are synthetic fluids. Belray has a 10w in the HVI line Redline Oil has a 10w Medium Torco has a RSF light (5w) and Medium (10w) Amsoil has "Shock Therapy" 5w and 10w |
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Went out to test the setup today. I absolutely love the front setup. I handles really well over whoops and is especially nice coming into washed out areas as the front end doesn't want to bottom and dig. Rebound seems good too and keeps the front in contact pretty well.
But the rear...........that's still a problem. The only way I could describe it is that the rearend feels "slick". It wants to wander and slip around quite a bit. SEemingly worse than before. But, the car didn't buck quite as bad as any of the previous setups. But it still bucks. I think I am going to try dropping the compression valving down to 70, keep the rebound hard, and go try it again. I think if I could get the rear a little softer (it didn't seem to want to work like the front), it might seem more solid and prevent the bucking a little more. I don't know that I will ever be able to get rid of it over a 1 or 2 foot berm, but it should be getting closer. I will be trying to get it revalved over the next week and maybe get a chance to try it again shortly after that. AGain, I will report my findings. But for now, the front seems right on. Just need to figure out the rear. |
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What was your final set up for the front?
With most of the weight in the back, its going to be harder to control. Tire bounce is problem too. I noticed the Maxxis Bighorns I have, don't bounce, like the Carlisle's did. Big horns are 6 ply radials. The 2.0's would be lighter than the original Bighorns. |
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