Float RP23 Rebuild

FOX Racing Shox
Float RP23 rebuild procedure

[@richardcaldwell900]

Just finished my RP3 float rebuild in 2024. So glad this is still up. For anyone doing this rebuild in 2024, the kit that I bought on Amazon with the number 803-00-142 had all the pieces including the lubrication. There are some kits out there that have a picture of the lubrication as being included, but only the one from fox included it. There is a bump shock O-ring that is not included in this pack. My original was broken, but still serviceable as it would stay in place. If this O-ring has shredded to pieces, you will need to get the entire shock service by fox to replace it. Hope this is helpful to anyone else still running a RP3 or 23 vintage shock and big thanks to the original poster for leaving this video up!

[@thetruebrit85]

Beltin video Lad! Im 98 years old and still go out on my Trek Fuel 70! I'm gonna service my Fox RP23 Thanks to your video,

[@carstenpfundt]

This man would be 100 this year. W o w

[@ghazypangerang6118]

@@carstenpfundt Hope he still with us

[@glennstroessner6803]

Just rebuilt my RP-3 Shock for a 2009 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite exclusively using this video. I had never done it before. 90 mins later, I had successfully rebuilt my shock! Awesome video with spot-on guidance!

[@angeldood89]

put the link in the description where we can buy the "6$" rebuild kit

[@weissjoel82]

Helpful video. My favorite is when he says the seal kit is inexpensive at $6.50; while I’m looking at the kit I paid $29 for.

[@sayparler]

My bike has been seating in the corner of my room for a long time and was worried about the rear shock servicing.
I'm happy and franckly shocked (no pun intended) how that's an easy and cheap process anyone can do at home!
Thanks Fox for this!

[@benstep2]

Great video - didn't know it was so easy. I rebuilt my Fox Float R racing shox in about 15 minutes with your video. Without your video, I wouldn't have known where to start. Thanks for your help.

[@FOXFACTORY]

@CHOOKSable
1- Let all the air out of the shock.
2- Grip the bottom section of the air sleeve and turn counter-clockwise.
3- When you get to the last thread, simply pull the air sleeve off
toward the back of the shock. ( it may have a little suction like feel,
this is totally normal ).
4- Once the air sleeve is off, clean and re-lube the seals, then
reinstall the air sleeve.

[@dirttrackin280h]

Wow, piece of cake! Took me 35min to disassemble, install new seals, and install shock back on bike. Super easy.

[@smudgie0111]

I've just done this service great video thanks. For those about to do this though, remember you need to remove the shock eye bushing mounts from each side before you start!

[@MatTheSpaz777]

This video is spot on!!! Just serviced my shock in about 10 minutes after watching this video and it runs a treat. Easy easy

[@atonvent]

Ha! every 8-40 hours!!!! I've had mine for 10+ years and doing my first! Oops

[@Crazyhero-zi6yt]

That maintenance spec is always for race application. You will never even get close to that load as a non pro

[@richardhayter3919]

@@Crazyhero-zi6yt How would you know his level of riding ?

[@lildeanc]

@@richardhayter3919 first of all, that was an odd question for the sake of being confrontational. Secondly because if he was a pro his shock wouldn’t have never lasted 10 years. Does that answer your question? Any more pointless questions you need help with?

[@johndef5075]

Thank you! Just did my first home service. Easier than I thought! Will definitely be doing more servicing now.

[@JG68Videos]

Great how to video. This service was overdue on my bike. This made it easy and affordable to do myself. The only mildly confusing thing was the large o-ring placement in the top of the main shock body. It needs to fit into the recess above the threads. thanks for posting!

[@ashperkins]

Thanks for posting this, i was loosing air in my shock and I think this rebuild did the trick. Hardest part for me was at the 3:30 mark getting that o-ring out. I ended up stabbing it with a safety pin to peel it out.

[@michaelquinones8618]

Got my parts in put them on a fox float triad this morning. Im on my way to test it out now. Great video made lots of sense easy instructions, thanks

[@joeackerson8425]

Yeah, 8-40 months makes more sense to me... for us it has been when the shock stops holding air well. We ride year-round on PNW wet/muddy trails and the FOX rear shocks have held up really well for a long time between seal replacement.

[@heme11]

Great Video, used this last night to rebuild my foxshox triad.

[@rtgariz9514]

First time I've tried doing this. Muddled around a bit but the video was extremely helpful. Shock is holding air and I'm good to go.

[@markwong2624]

Great video and step by step. Only hiccup i had was that one of the split-ring backup rings got a bit stretched when i put it on and wouldnt close right, making it impossible to put everything back. I had to "reshape it" a bit in order to get everything to get seated again. No more stuck down shock! :)

[@christophergreen5735]

Thanks for the how-to. I bought a 1999 Specialised FSR last month and am studying how to service and maintain it. ( But I haven't ridden it yet, due to a lack of nerve... soon, soon! )
I haven't checked the Fox shox yet- they seem to be in good shape, and may be originals from 1999... :-)

[@daniellemiddleton2488]

Thank you......plain and simple.... thank you

[@michaelquinones8618]

Im ordering parts today because you made it look so simple

[@1sainteve1]

I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't serviced my shock in 7 years!
Up in Canada, our riding season is shorter, but that's still a lot of neglect on my part.
This video made the job a breeze. Surprisingly, all the old washers were still in good shape and the shock had never lost pressure. I just bought a new bike, and made sure it had Fox front and rear. It's expensive, but I think it's worth it.

[@Roger161]

Sweet !! Just in time for my rebuild. Thx Fox Racing !!!

[@redrider3141]

Old video but still very useful! Thanks, I've now got a fresh rebuild on my rp23 on my '07 Diamondback Mission!

[@cup_and_cone]

Rebuild frequency = 8-40hrs?
Ya fucking right.... that's twice a week for me. What about doing a muddy 24hr race? I got to stop and rebuild my shock three times?
LOLOL

[@radoslawbiernacki]

Best markietance tutorial on the internet!!!!

[@LS1Porch]

Make sure you are twisting the very bottom section of the air sleeve (what he said below). On my RP3 there is another section of the air sleeve that will spin forever without unthreading anything.

[@heme11]

Great Video, used this last night to rebuild my triad. thanks!

[@eLJaybud]

I only bought my RP23 last year, but it's mint and running on an ibis with dw-link, so it's not going to have to do much or have a hard time. :D

[@davidbrianmay]

It is always helpful to use a plastic pointed ring puller to ensure that you can never scratch your shock!!

[@craigwhelan]

just a few minutes of info makes all the difference, just about to venture into the world of full-sus having ridden hard tail my entire life; maintenance has always come fairly easy to me, but shocks scare the sh*t outta me, 15 minutes EASY maintenance - thanks for the video!!

[@monkhiphop]

the rag on the eyelet wow never thought about that... always learning...

[@davidmichaelfong]

Figured it out. Saw somewhere else it's for a diff shock. I have a Float RL so I used the big one like in the video.

[@brewcrewgarage]

the good ol days of $6 seal kits. funny how expensive stuff has become in only 10 yrs

[@p5y4n1d3]

I love ya FOX but was this filmed on a 1992 handycam?

[@Roger161]

@Roger161 : Just got done changing the seals today. Super easy ( 10 minutes ). My shock is dialed for some airtime at my local dirtjump park ( Calabazas ). Ride on !!

[@tbs87dk]

@gregmazo Yeah it's much more expensive than $30, and it is not available outside the US from any US dealers.

[@Paulsbikeandboard]

I had a really hard time getting that seal out of the sleeve. The screwdriver wasn't able to stab in enough to get a grip and it would slip out. After MANY attempts I ended up using a retractable razor blade and pried it out with that. FYI

[@walterlafleur8961]

I ended up using an exacto-knife.

[@jayryan7473]

I used a box cutter and that did the trick. So many different ways of doing this LOL

[@miyongskytv.7473]

my bike is a 2013 model and it's just stock at home because my rear suspension is no longer loaded with air. what is the possible reason and what needs to be done to fix my rear suspension. Thank you, I hope you can help me with my problem. my suspension is fox rp23 boost valve. 160

[@MonelloSavutano]

does it take any oil

[@mntbiker036]

Quick and simple I like it that way!

[@v4847]

Thank you!

[@roncooke2188]

Very interesting nice video but after just rebuilding i am finding it very difficult to compress to screw together any help appreciated

[@TheLuwii]

I ran into the same thing. In my case the o-ring in the air chamber fell out of place, and when I screwing the whole thing together I pinched it. I also had the issue with the rebound not being nearly as slow as on the video, and I suspect my attempts to get it in got let the ring fall out.

[@Need1eBanger]

I ordered a shock pump & rebuild kit. I thought I'd humour myself by pumping up my old blown shock and WHAT DO YOU KNOW... Solid seal - shock not screwed.
Then I figured, "Hell, I have this new seal kit, might as well use it!" So I replaced the seals, AND NOW ITS NOT AIRTIGHT & AIR IS COMING OUT OF THE VALVE!!! Fuck this shit.

[@jasonbrown965]

I had the same problem, turned out i had the o-ring in the wrong spot. I had to stretch it out a little to make it stay in the groove while i screwed the body back together.

[@robertosamson1951]

Thanks sir for the demontration,i learn a lot.can i ask question .is there a locked on rp23 shocks.sorry sir i’m newbie.

[@ThePugster818]

Great Video ! My Triad shows the signs of a "stuck down". I have purchased a seal kit, just waiting for it to arrive. I have stripped the unit as per your clear instruction and note that the small o'ring is damaged ie) the small o' ring in the positive chamber on the smaller shaft. Should this be sent to a specialist ?

[@MtnOppie]

Fox, for your RP2 rear shock, is there any seal required for the eyelet side? I didn't see one when I dissembled because there is a metal shoulder internally instead.
Otherwise, great video and I got my 2007 stumpjumper back up and running in about an hour. Thanks!

[@burgerb1tch23]

My shock has a very snappy/springy rebound, ive taken it to Pro Action, they tell me that nothing is wrong with it and that its working fine. It works fine with 20psi, but anything over 20psi makes it not work, so any suggestions?

[@kuro_chan763]

Can you do a fox float 2000 model service? My rear shock has no more air in it but it's still stiff and has only a little rebound..

[@spagettmaster3429]

Plz help!
I have a Fox float rp23 like the one in the video, but when I use the lockout or the rebound control, everything stays the same. I have tried multiple things but to no success. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@MattScales]

Great video, but how do you remove the spacer bar that's attached through the rear eyelet? I have a Marin bike and they have this spacer bar fitted which prevents the air sleeve being remove when in place. Any advice gratefully received...!

[@BeroBaer]

I am running a RP23 in my Trek Slash 2012 Enduro Bike and would like to reduce the air volume of the shock. What spacers (model / no) can I use to reduce air volume?
cheers

[@devazg]

Awesome video, but is this procedure same for the Trek's DRCV shocks and does it require some other air sleeve kit for the service ....

[@duckerismm]

2021 recommend of RUclips

[@xcvxc1338]

Hi, I have an RP3 that keeps getting stuck down. I followed the procedure to open it in a vice with a rag through the eyelet, cleaned and lubed everything. The airchamber doesn‘t leak air but the shock compresses more each time and doesn’t fully extend i.e. gets stuck down again. Anyone have an idea what causes it? Will an air chamber service with new seals do the trick or is it a waste of time?
Thanks

[@hamo9532]

Me to 😢

[@funenbutu]

i'd like to see rebuild & disassembly of "1997's FOX Alps 5 rear shox".

[@Million435]

Do you have a video for the DHX 5 Air service? Would rather trust Fox themselves instead of other parties.

[@davidfoster5402]

I have air leaking from the pro-pedal... does a rebuild not address this?

[@smudgie0111]

All i want to ask is (after servicing my shock with this video which is brilliant) why does the Fox website say not to do this yourself and to send it away to do at a cosy of £90

[@SirCamsmorethanalot]

how about better resolution than 240 Fox??? ...hard to make out some of the insertion points etc. and why not anyway?!

[@sumnerbob2254]

uploaded in 2009........

[@coldhandmurr]

@airsoftesneeto Thanks for clearing this up. Were there any big differences is the process?

[@94loafer]

there were two o-rings left on the table, one of which sits on the post to set sag, but what is the other for? I had it left over too.

[@Steve-ob2zg]

Thanks, mine holds air but has traces of fluid on the shaft that I have to wipe off every now and then, but my propedal / lockout and rebound is not working, I don't think this will help??

[@TheSoulidified]

That most likely is due to an o-ring in your propedal assembly that has gone out, meaning it needs an ifp service. Fox will do it for about $130-$150. If you do it yourself it will take a few hours of research(some of the specs and o-rings are extremely hard to find), as well as tools, but will still cost you less than $100.

[@TheSoulidified]

Not to mention it is also very difficult.

[@Gromitdog1]

no, it sounds like your dampner cylinder has leaked out its oil. Thats the inner shock, the gold colored part.

[@davidmichaelfong]

There's one extra ring on the table--I looked back thru the vid and it appears to have come out of the new package. What's it for? Maybe an extra that was packaged?

[@themelc]

I have a '08 Fox RP2 shock that has leaked most of its oil through the propedal switch. The shock still bounces, but I have no rebound. Would replacing the seals solve my problem?

[@joaovictormartinho3275]

I'm from Brazil and would like to get this repair kit as I do

[@mrbwanker]

where do i get an adapter for the negative air valve?? i just gave my shock a full service, change the old oil and the seal on the if p. just found out all my negative air valves will not fit :(
thanks

[@MarcassCarcass]

240p, really?

[@sauly525]

what if the little bolt comes out of the shock body near the body eyelet and all of the pressure comes out what should i do

[@MrHalestorm]

I have an 07 triad RPL, It's leaking oil from the rebound adjustment and the propedal is stuck on open. earlier this afternoon the propedel knob was spinning freely without catching open, propedal, or locked. How bad is this problem?

[@larszs]

I`ve got a float RL, how can i service the rebound and what about the bit thats inside the bottom side of the shock?

[@greasemonkeyguitarshop]

What is the lock out is not working properly?

[@gregmazo]

Got a huge problem here. I can't even do step 2.
After succlessfully (...) doing step 1 (removing all the air), I can't even untread the big reservoir.
I clamp the eyelet and twist, but it just keep twisting without catching anything....
What's wrong?

[@9P38lightning]

Hi M8
Is there any reason why my rebound adjust dial is very hard to turn...?
My shock is an RP2 (2010) and its a less than 3 months old...
Thanks
Jason

[@harrymonks]

Nice

[@gregmazo]

You mentionned the kit is 7.50$, but it's 30$ on your website.
Am I mistaken here?

[@DangoZ]

I want to do my shock but it's the new fox float rp2 w/proprietary trek DRCV on my 2010 remedy

[@ecosanoartesano2153]

Can you tell me the part number of this seals kit, please?, to order for the RP23. THANKS

[@ecosanoartesano2153]

I need to do the complete service for my RP23

[@monkhiphop]

i have a dhx5 air i think it had never been serviced in its hole life... its loosing a litle bit of pressure so im going to service it... its one of the first dhx5 air that had come out lol 8-40 hours yeah right lol

[@rob92026]

just realized that this vid was shot in one take. :-D

[@Dirtygarri1980]

Hi! Tell me, do you have a school or courses that can teach the finer points of the bulkheads shock absorbers?

[@YULABEBE]

a great vid shot on a potato. thanks for the pro-tips

[@UKMXS]

I serviced my shock i keep pumping it with shock pump but it wont inflate please help

[@moss1transcendant]

mabe swap it on a forum for a talas.
doesnt cost anything to list it in classifieds on them.

[@brainsy3072]

6 dollars and 50 cents??? 22.50 USD is what this costs in Belgium. For 75 cents worth of rubber O-rings and plastic shims..... + 7 bucks shipping costs of course! And you know what it costs to have it replaced by some Fox endorsed suspension center? 168 USD + 20 bucks shipping costs. And this video is all very nice, but do this yourself at home and there goes your warranty. Personally I urgently need a new set of 2cm washers to fit next to the bushings, and those are nowhere to be found of course!

[@frederikroark]

Brainsy Yeah, it's kind of a ripoff!

[@labop21]

hey i have a problem i took the red button of the rebound out and i cant bring it back to it place how i do it?
thanks

[@davidniquot6423]

6.5€ for the seals replacement kit is not realistic.. more like 18$
Nice video, well explained => really easy to do

[@tnickols]

can you please make a video of 36 talas rebuild?

[@SlowRideHome]

I have a 2007 DHX air 4.0 can i service it in the same way ? thanks

[@cup_and_cone]

You can find it for around $18-20 on other retailers websites online... but that's pretty price if I'm supposed to rebuild my shit every 8hrs... LOL

[@PacoEspartero]

Does anyone know if this procedure is good for a 2010 rp23 too?. Thanks

[@chinoktmaviles7313]

Parts # for the universal kit ???

[@doktormabuse7329]

you know your shock is old when its instructions come in 240p

[@gromario83]

is it the same for fox RP3 ?

[@enzopoli7534]

2021?

[@captainchunk4078]

$6. Or in Canada Fox likes to gouge at $28