How do you pump up FOX air shocks?

How do you pump up FOX air shocks?

Rear Shocks

1. Remove the Schrader air valve cap from the shock.
2. Thread the pump’s valve chuck onto the shock’s air valve until pressure registers on the pump gauge. This takes approximately 6 turns.
3. Stroke the pump a few cycles. The pressure should increase slowly.

Do you need a special pump for air shocks?

The answer is yes. A special shock pump is needed for properly adjusting an air shock. Unlike regular tire pumps, shock pumps are an instrument of precision. They inject a tiny amount of air into the chamber of a shock and increase the pressure to very high levels.

Can you use a bike pump for air shocks?

Condensed Answer: A floor pump cannot be used effectively for pumping up shocks because it operates with a high volume/low-pressure cylinder and many models cannot even reach the high PSI needed by shocks. The result is inaccuracy and ineffective control of the air in the shock.

Does rockshox pump work with FOX?

Yep, it’s just a schrader valve.

What psi should my FOX shock be?

Set your main air chamber to between 50-300psi to prepare to set sag as described in the “Setting Shock Air Pressure” section below.

What can I use instead of a shock pump?

Hold the cap inverted on the valve stem and tap it with a finger to release pressure in small spurts. Use an Allen key to tap the valve stem if your air cap won’t do. Give your fork or shock a shove every so often to check for the correct pressure and stop when it feels close.

Can you use a TYRE pump for shocks?

cooldad wrote: Shocks need high pressure but very low volumes. A track pump will easily do the pressure, but never be sensitive enough – shock pumps also have a release valve to let out small amounts of air.

Can I use a normal pump as a shock pump?

gmcttr said: A shock pump makes a seal with the valve stem before it actually opens the valve. This prevents air loss when you remove it. Due to the small volume of the air chamber in forks and shocks, the amount of air loss a normal tire pump would allow would be unacceptable.

Where are FOX shocks made?

FOX products are designed, tested and manufactured in Santa Cruz County, California by the best people in the industry.

How do I add air to my FOX rear shock?

Remove the air cap and depress the Schrader valve, to completely release air pressure from the positive chamber of the shock. If the shock body retracts into the air sleeve near bottom-out after the air is released from the positive chamber, attach a FOX high pressure pump and pressurize the shock to 250psi (17 bar).

How good is the Fox Digital Shock pump?

Maintain your bike like a Pro w the FOX Digital Shock Pump… Perfection 🙂 Works great! Review by Mike K. on 5 May 2021 review stating Works great!

How much lower is the pump pressure on a Fox 34 Fork?

For my rear shock at 150 PSI the pump gauge was in the ballpark, however on my Fox 34 fork the pump showed about 9-10 PSI lower than the digital gauge (showed approximately 60 instead of actual pressure of 69 PSI on the digital gauge). So I have been running higher actual pressures in my fork than I thought.

What should the air pressure be on air shocks?

If the shock has no air pressure, the gauge will read zero. Pump to the desired pressure setting. Air pressure range is from 50 to 300 psi for the main air chamber on air shocks. DO NOT EXCEED 300 PSI IN THE MAIN AIR CHAMBER. You can decrease pressure by pushing the black bleed valve.

What is the correct air pump pressure for air suspension?

What they are actually hearing is the air exiting the pump, not the shock. Second is the pressure rating. This is capable of 300psi. Most compressors and bike pumps max at 150 or 160. This is actually high enough for most air suspension. But there are a few that require high pressure. One area for improvement though: