FOX REPS IN THE HOUSE???

Late Bloomer · 03-02-2004, 09:19 PM

I am having a hell of a time getting any of my LBS's to track down a bushing kit for my Fox Vanilla R coil-over on my DBR X-6.
The spacing on my linkage is 55mm. & it's an 8mm bolt.
Was going to toss a Vanilla RC on it, but the frame won't allow for the reservoir.

I guess what I need to know is...AM I FUXXORED??? Do I just need to get a new shock?

IFO · 03-03-2004, 02:28 AM

have u tried contacting FOX direct, about getting new shock bushings ???

sounds like it might be a option if your LBS's all suk...

p.s. u def. dont need to get a new shock just cuz your bushings are worn....

Buzz · 03-03-2004, 04:41 AM

A fox RC will fit with res. back/up and the spacer are 52mm x 8mm, try to get the one piece Dh axle kit, it'll last longer. Do you have the longer travel plates too? A 7.875 i21 works ok with them or do what I did and use stock plates drlled with lower holes on the plates with 7.5 i2i shock. I think 6.75" i2i is stock lenght.

Late Bloomer · 03-03-2004, 07:57 AM

IFO - my roomie works for Raleigh/DBR & has tried to get his hands on one, but hasn't had much luck...yet.
I've actually tossed some temp. spacers (aka - washers) to fill small gaps. It works, but it's a temporary thing.

Buzz - roomie was adamant that the RC would not fit in there - they've had some warranty issues w/ those in the past. Frame came w/ 4-5" linkage, but buddy that had same frame (mine's M, his is L) w/ 5-6" link that he hooked me up with. I like it @ 6", so I really don't want to stretch it out more. I think I have the specs floating around @ work...will check tomorrow.

I thank you both for your input!

Buzz · 03-03-2004, 03:02 PM

Yeah forgot to mention the long plates with 7.875 fox RC takes some easy modifications to make it fit by clearing above where the two seatmast tubes meet.The spring originally hits the tubing there

03-02-2004, 09:19 PM	#1
Late Bloomer Eveil Kenveil Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA - where all the good trails are illegal Posts: 5,196 Rep Power: 29	FOX REPS IN THE HOUSE??? I am having a hell of a time getting any of my LBS's to track down a bushing kit for my Fox Vanilla R coil-over on my DBR X-6. The spacing on my linkage is 55mm. & it's an 8mm bolt. Was going to toss a Vanilla RC on it, but the frame won't allow for the reservoir. I guess what I need to know is...AM I FUXXORED??? Do I just need to get a new shock? __________________ South Sea-Tac Flowpark Gallery KEEP IT GREEN! This signature is brought to you by the letter "H" and by the number "6"

03-03-2004, 07:57 AM	#4
Late Bloomer Eveil Kenveil Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA - where all the good trails are illegal Posts: 5,196 Rep Power: 29	IFO - my roomie works for Raleigh/DBR & has tried to get his hands on one, but hasn't had much luck...yet. I've actually tossed some temp. spacers (aka - washers) to fill small gaps. It works, but it's a temporary thing. Buzz - roomie was adamant that the RC would not fit in there - they've had some warranty issues w/ those in the past. Frame came w/ 4-5" linkage, but buddy that had same frame (mine's M, his is L) w/ 5-6" link that he hooked me up with. I like it @ 6", so I really don't want to stretch it out more. I think I have the specs floating around @ work...will check tomorrow. I thank you both for your input! __________________ South Sea-Tac Flowpark Gallery KEEP IT GREEN! This signature is brought to you by the letter "H" and by the number "6"

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03-03-2004, 02:28 AM	#2
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,650 Rep Power: 4442274	have u tried contacting FOX direct, about getting new shock bushings ??? sounds like it might be a option if your LBS's all suk... p.s. u def. dont need to get a new shock just cuz your bushings are worn....

03-03-2004, 04:41 AM	#3
Buzz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DaBurgh Posts: 58 Rep Power: 0	A fox RC will fit with res. back/up and the spacer are 52mm x 8mm, try to get the one piece Dh axle kit, it'll last longer. Do you have the longer travel plates too? A 7.875 i21 works ok with them or do what I did and use stock plates drlled with lower holes on the plates with 7.5 i2i shock. I think 6.75" i2i is stock lenght.

03-03-2004, 03:02 PM	#5
Buzz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DaBurgh Posts: 58 Rep Power: 0	Yeah forgot to mention the long plates with 7.875 fox RC takes some easy modifications to make it fit by clearing above where the two seatmast tubes meet.The spring originally hits the tubing there