Q: Modifying Air shock with elastomers?

I have a Fox Air Vanilla rear shock on my bike that leaks air, and am wondering if it's possible to
open up the unit and insert elastomers, and just forget about the air completely.

Am 45 and I ride only in the city and light trail, what am looking for is comfort only. Is there a
quick cheap fix to this leaking air problem, I don't want to pay hundreds to have it rebuilt.

If this is possible what kind of elestomers, guage, size? I weigh 160.

Thanks

Charles.

 

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> I have a Fox Air Vanilla rear shock on my bike that leaks air, and am wondering if it's possible
> to open up the unit and insert elastomers, and just forget about the air completely.
>
> Am 45 and I ride only in the city and light trail, what am looking for is comfort only. Is there a
> quick cheap fix to this leaking air problem, I don't want to pay hundreds to have it rebuilt.
>
> If this is possible what kind of elestomers, guage, size? I weigh 160.
>
> Thanks
>
> Charles.

Rebuild at Fox is $60 to $100.

 

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> I have a Fox Air Vanilla rear shock on my bike that leaks air, and am wondering if it's possible
> to open up the unit and insert elastomers, and just forget about the air completely.
>
> Am 45 and I ride only in the city and light trail, what am looking for is comfort only. Is there a
> quick cheap fix to this leaking air problem, I don't want to pay hundreds to have it rebuilt.
>
> If this is possible what kind of elestomers, guage, size? I weigh 160.
>
> Thanks
>
> Charles.

 

news:[email protected]...
> I have a Fox Air Vanilla rear shock on my bike that leaks air, and am wondering if it's possible
> to open up the unit and insert elastomers, and just forget about the air completely.
>
> Am 45 and I ride only in the city and light trail, what am looking for is comfort only. Is there a
> quick cheap fix to this leaking air problem, I don't want to pay hundreds to have it rebuilt.
>
> If this is possible what kind of elestomers, guage, size? I weigh 160.
>
> Thanks
>
> Charles.

Don't think so on the elastomers. You can get a air chamber seal kit from Fox for about $3.00 +S&H
by calling 831-768-1100. Download the service video to see how to install it, it's not hard.
http://www.foxracingshox.com/mountainbike/html/movies.html You will also need some Englund's Slick
Honey grease.

Mike

 

Just go out and by a Fox spring shock till you get your Air one rebuilt.

Fire up MTB 03

 

You're the only person I've met in my entire life who WANTS elastomer anywhere near their bike.

Either you havent used it before or you're just completely ignorant.

Go and get a re-build from fox. You'll be much happier.

Small Black Dog