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Fox Float Inline Shocks

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.

Manitou Dorado 2009-19

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:

Common Failure Points & Service Indicators

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.

Shock Details & Identification:


Brand
Fox (Fox Racing Shox)
Description
Inline air shock with shim-stack damper

Models - Generation 1


2000-2004
FLOAT
FLOAT R
FLOAT RL
AVA
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


2005-2013
FLOAT RP2,
FLOAT RP3,
Specalized Triad,
FLOAT RP23
Identifiers


Air can screws under shock head. 
RP2 = 2 position compression lever (propedal)
RP3 = 3 position compression lever (propedal)
Triad & Septune = Specialized version of RP3
RP23 = 2 position compression lever (propedal) with three position knob on top

Models - Generation 3


2014-15
CTD EVO
CTD Boost Valve
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


2016-Onwards
FLOAT DPS
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


Shim stack or SPV valve compression damper.  Rebound by shims or just orifice needle. 

Rebound adjustable via red knob and internal needle.

Compression adjustable via blue lever which closes bypass or certain circuits.
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


1/2" (12.7 mm) eyelets on both ends
Early shocks used 08DU08 DU bushings.
Later shocks use Fox IGUS top-hat bushings with oring sealing collars.
Tunes


Factory tunes run one of a preset range of compression and rebound shim valving.  Propedal spring rates and preload can be varied.
Preloaded and linear pistons available for DPS shocks.

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


Fox specificy FLOAT Fluid 0.5 cc in negative, 2 cc in positive.

This migrates to the negative chamber during riding for shocks mounted upright.

Fluids & Pressures:


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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  1. 1/2" DU Bushing (Monocrome)

    Straight replacement for shock eyelets in Modern Manitou, Modern RS, Fox, 5th Element, Marzocchi & Stratos Rear Shock Eyelets 1/2" ID x 1/2" Wide. 

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    NZ$6.50
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  2. 1/2" IGUS Eyelet Bushing

    Harder wearing upgrade for Modern Manitou, Modern RS, Fox, 5th Element, Marzocchi & Stratos Rear Shock Eyelets 1/2" ID x 1/2" Wide.  Available with shock eyelet pressing or complete custom fitted shock hardware.

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    NZ$15.00
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  3. 1/2" Low Friction Flanged Bushing Pair (X-Fusion)

    X-Fusion Flanged bushings for shock eyelets
    Straight replacement for genuine Fox flanged bushings provided the pin isn't worn
    Installed as a pair with o-rings (not included) for repair

    If you have a worn pin causing a knock, then use the green versions which have a tighter ID

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    NZ$20.00
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  4. 1/2" Pre-tensioned IGUS Eyelet Bushing

    Harder wearing upgrade for Modern Manitou, Modern RS, Fox, 5th Element, Marzocchi & Stratos Rear Shock Eyelets.
    1/2" ID x 1/2" Wide.  
    Pre-tensioned bushing to accomodate small variations in eyelet diameter and shape without binding or play Available with shock eyelet pressing or complete custom shock hardware

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    NZ$25.00
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  5. Air Can Evol Ano 6.5 x 1.5 (Fox)
    Air can for Fox 6.5x1.5" FLOAT/DPS rear shock.
    EVOL type with higher internal notch position.  87mm length (ignoring seal).
    Requires matching EVOL seal-head (short = 812-06-087-KIT) for retrofit to 2014-2018 FLOAT shocks.

    Fox Part Code: 806-29-628-KIT Learn More
    NZ$180.40
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  6. Air Chamber Lube 5 cc (Fox)
    Fox Float Fluid 5cc "Pillow Pack"
    Equivalent replacement from RWC here
    At Shockcraft we use Slickoleum instead of oil in air can service of Fox Float air shocks Learn More
    NZ$7.70
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  7. Bushing LF Flanged Oversize Pair (Fox)
    Fox Flanged bushings (oversize) for shock eyelets
    Installed as a pair with o-rings (not included) for repair
    Thinner wall replacement for genuine Fox flanged bushings which are overly tight with oversize pin or undersize hole. Learn More
    NZ$19.95
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  8. Clamp Block Fox FLOAT Inline (Shockcraft)
    Clamp block for servicing Fox Float & DPS inline rear shocks
    Designed and manufactured by Shockcraft
    CNC machined from aluminium for a solid clamp with no scratching
    4 clamp sizes - 9 to 40.4 mm for air-can and damper.

    Shockcraft Part Code:  SC-CLAMP-FOX-FLOAT-V1 Learn More
    NZ$230.00
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  9. -50%
    Corset for Fox FLOAT Rear Shocks (Vorsprung)

    Vorsprung Corset air sleeve with higher volume negative
    Fits Fox FLOAT and DHX Air rear shocks
    Requires grease and air chamber lubricant (Float Fluid or RWC APL) to install

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    As low as NZ$99.50
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  10. Faux Flo Air Sleeve Dual Can Seals Pair (Shockcraft)
    Additional air-can seals for dual layer air-cans.
    Kit contains two o-rings.
    Only required for 2000-2016 shocks with the second layer can.

    Part Code:  KS-FAUXFLO-DUALCAN Learn More
    NZ$4.00
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  11. Faux Flo Air Sleeve Dual Can Seals Pair (Shockcraft)
    Valve stem seals for Fox FLOAT shocks.
    Larger seal for 2000-2008 shocks, smaller for 2009+

    Part Code:  KS-FAUXFLO-AIRVALVE Learn More
    NZ$4.00
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  12. Faux Flo Air Sleeve Evol Can Seals Pair (Shockcraft)
    Additional air-can seals for 2016-2017 Evol dual layer air-cans.
    Kit contains two o-rings.
    Only required for 2016-17 shocks with the second layer negative Evol can.

    Part Code:  KS-FAUXFLO-EVOLCAN Learn More
    NZ$4.00
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  13. Faux Flo Air Sleeve Service Kit for Fox Float Shocks (Shockcraft)

    Shockcraft complete air seal kit to fit Fox FLOAT air shocks from 2000 onward
    This kit has been designed for a longer life

    PDF showing contents of kit is available here

    Learn More

    From NZ$55.00

    To NZ$165.52

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  14. Faux Flo Damper O-ring Kit for Fox Float Shocks (Shockcraft)
    Application:
    9 mm kit fits 2014+ Fox Float & DPS shocks
    9.5 mm kit fits 2000-2014 Fox Float shocks
    Boost valve kit fits 2014+ Float & CTD Boost Valve Shocks

    Kits include o-rings for the damper.

    PDFs showing contents of kits:
    •   9 mm Damper O-ring Kit
    •   9.5 mm Damper O-ring Kit
    •   9 mm Damper Boost Valve Seals

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    From NZ$26.50

    To NZ$40.75

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  15. Faux IFP Valve Stem Kit (Shockcraft)
    Faux IFP Valve Stem Kit by Shockcraft
    Allows DIY service of Fox rear shocks from 2000 to current
    by replacing the rubber pellet IFP valve with a compact
    schrader valve.

    Shockcraft Part Code:  SC-FAUXFLO-IFP-KIT Learn More

    From NZ$45.00

    To NZ$301.77

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  16. Float CTD/DPS Air Spring Volume Tuning Kit (Fox)
    Air spring volume spacer kit for Fox CTD/DPS inline shocks
    5 pieces included
    Red 0.95 ci (15.6cc), Orange 0.8 ci (13.1cc) Yellow 0.6 ci (9.8cc), Green 0.4 ci (6.6cc), Pink 0.2 ci (3.3cc).

    Fox Part Code: 803-01-250 Learn More
    NZ$59.31
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  17. Fork Oil 10 wt (Motorex)

    Motorex 10 wt fork oil - 50 cSt @40°C

    Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles

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    As low as NZ$16.15
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  18. Fork Oil 4 wt (Motorex)

    Motorex 4 wt fork oil
    16 cSt @ 40°C

    Fox Racing Shox use Motorex 4wt oil in its MY21 DHX2 and FLOAT X2 shocks

    Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
    Refill Bottles - also available in refill bottles here

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    As low as NZ$16.15
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  19. Fork Oil 5 wt (Motorex)

    Motorex 5 wt fork oil - 22 cSt @ 40°C

    Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
    Refill Bottles - also available in refill bottles here

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    As low as NZ$15.40
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  20. Fork Oil 7.5 wt (Motorex)

    Motorex 7.5 wt fork oil - 35 cSt @ 40°C

    Available in 250 ml or 1 L bottles
    Also available at a lower price in 1, 4 & 5 litre refilled bottles as availability of refill bottles allows

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    As low as NZ$15.40
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  21. Fox "Float" Rear Shock Air Sleeve Rebuild Kit
    Fits all Fox Float rear shocks from model year 2000 onward
    Genuine Fox kit.
    Fox Part Number 803-00-142

    You will also need air chamber lube or Slickoleum grease for an air can service (see Related Products)
    At Shockcraft we only use Slickoleum in air can service of these shocks Learn More
    NZ$64.30
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  22. Fox FLOAT Inline Service & Tuning
    Service pricing for Fox FLOAT Inline rear shocks
    Includes labour, consumables (seals & fluids)
    Optional air sleeve kit, eyelet bushings & shim shuffle (tuning)
    Excludes additional repairs, repair parts and tuning parts.

    Standard Service without air sleeve kit - damper service for younger shocks which have foamed up damper oil but still fresh air seals.
    Standard Service with air sleeve kit - routine service for younger shocks which need damper and air seal service.
    Complicated Service with or without air sleeve kit  - service for older shocks and those leaking damper oil out via the top-knobs.

    Shockcraft can also fit genuine FOX seal kits on request where these are available.

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    As low as NZ$236.15

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  23. Fox FLOAT Reaktiv Service

    Service pricing for Fox Reaktiv Thru-shaft rear shocks
    Includes labour, consumables (seals & fluids)
    Optional air sleeve kit
    Excludes additional repairs and repair parts.



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    As low as NZ$276.15

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  24. Rear Shock Service Kit for Fox Float Shocks (Shockcraft)

    Comprehensive service kit for Fox Float air shocks from 2000 onwards
    Includes Shockcraft's air sleeve kit, damper seal kit & Faux IFP valve stem kit with grease, oil & tools to make the job easier

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    From NZ$128.50

    To NZ$859.02

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  25. Rear Shock Service Kit for Fox Micro Brain Shocks (Shockcraft)

    Comprehensive service kit for Specialized Fox Micro Brain air shocks from 2011-2017
    Includes Shockcraft's complete air and damper seal kit, Faux IFP valve stem kit with grease, oil & tools to make the job easier

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    From NZ$71.40

    To NZ$592.37

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Fox Float Inline Shocks
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