Answered What tool do I need to add / remove a token in fox38?

[pnzio]

Hi, self explanatory question. New to fox forks, what can I use to add volume spacers?
Is it just a socket wrench? What size? Or is there a specific tool for it.

Thanks in advance

 

[Bones]

32mm socket

 

[Bones]

Ideally a single hex 6 sided impact type one

 

[pnzio]

Ideally a single hex 6 sided impact type one

will this work?

Fox Racing Shox Fork Topcap Socket Drive V2 Tool

Thanks to their special design, the Fork Top Cap Socket Drive V2 sockets from Fox Racing Shox make it much easier for you to open the shock and spring side of your fork, should you need service the fork yourself. Specifications: Function: suspension

www.bike-components.de

Compatibility Suspension Side: Float 36, Float 40

sorry for being a noob ( not sorry )

 

[Bones]

Yes but it's only a 3/8ths drive. 1/2" drive is a more common size. I paid about £2 for my socket from a Sunday auto jumble.

 

[2WheelsNot4]

will this work?

Fox Racing Shox Fork Topcap Socket Drive V2 Tool

Thanks to their special design, the Fork Top Cap Socket Drive V2 sockets from Fox Racing Shox make it much easier for you to open the shock and spring side of your fork, should you need service the fork yourself. Specifications: Function: suspension

www.bike-components.de

Compatibility Suspension Side: Float 36, Float 40

sorry for being a noob ( not sorry )

That will do for 30 quid, or you could get one thats not overpriced and with a fancy ano* coating for a tenner(Or less)
*As its anodized this means its made of alloy, whereas standard ones are steel. I'd much rather have a steel socket over an alloy one, as the alloy one will wear.
Given the only review reads "Nicely done! But: It doesn't really sit optimally (!). In other words – has a tad too much play. Bit annoying for the expensive part. Well...better than making your own or using the ones from the hardware store. "
So a bit of play+Made of alloy = more chance of it wearing out and needing to buy another. Hmm odd that, almost like they want it to wear out and you be forced to buy another.
Or maybe im just an old cynic.

 

[Shjay]

I use Unior suspension tools

Suspension top cap socket

Unior tools. Bike tools. Suspension tools. Suspension top cap socket

uniortools.com

 

[militantmandy]

The important thing it to get one with a flat face. There is very little for the socket to grab on to and if you use one that has a traditional rounded edge, you risk damaging the fork. As above, I got a Unior one, seems to work just fine.