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Where to find service parts for Fox suspension

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I've generally run Rockshox up until now and I've always found things like a bag of crush washers and foam rings easy to come by.  For example:

https://www.bike-discount.de/en/rockshox-foam-rings-pike-35mm-x-6mm-20-pieces

https://www.bike-discount.de/en/rockshox-crush-washer-8mm-50-pieces

Now I'm running a set of Fox 34 forks and I'm struggling to find anything other than the full seal service kits which seem ridiculously expensive just to do a single lowers service.

Anywhere I can buy a big bag of crush washers and foam rings for Fox forks?

Failing that, anyone know if the Rockshox 35mm foam rings should work on Fox forks?  Crush washers I guess I should be able to find somewhere since I think they are 13mm.


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 9:57 am
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Unless they are in warranty a foam ring is a foam ring ... (ID/OD/thickness)
Not sure how a 35 will fit in a 34 but I expect its fine ... In my experience if you try washing and reusing they grow more than that.

From memory my 32's have 2 different sized crush washers...


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 10:03 am
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Failing that, anyone know if the Rockshox 35mm foam rings should work on Fox forks?

I would've thought so, a foam ring's a foam ring, isn't it?


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 10:11 am
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When you find a source for crush washers, can you post it here please? Ta.


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 10:16 am
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https://www.silverfish-uk.com/

Set up an account, doesn't have to be trade. I saved a set of fox forks from certain death (rebound knob rounded!) by spending a bit of time looking around here. Good on answering email questions too.


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 10:18 am
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When you find a source for crush washers, can you post it here please? Ta.

I'm half thinking about just 3d printing them.  The dimensions of the 13mm one are 15.7 x 12.9 x 2 mm according to a random forum post I found on the internet.  Use ABS and not PLA was the other tip.


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 10:24 am
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https://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/fox-34-foam-rings-whence/

According to @sl2000 the 35mm rings don't really work.  I shall join him in ranting about the lack of spares.

RWC do seem to sell the foam rings individually so that's an option, I guess.

I'll be sticking to RS from now on, I reckon.  Fox don't seem to want you to service your fork.


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 10:59 am
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Fox don’t seem to want you to service your fork.

But they recommend it is serviced every 30 hours...


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 11:06 am
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Tried the bits4bikes seller on ebay? It's where I get my fork service stuff from. Good seller and helpful 🙂
Checked his listing and only has full seal kit - I'd message him and ask if he can supply the bits you need


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 11:16 am
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I get my Fox service stuff from eBay though I'll often reuse a crush washer and it's never done any harm.


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 11:34 am
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I'm going to reuse, and order some crush washers for next time. Cheers. 🤞🏻


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 12:29 pm
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TF Tuned able to assist?


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 12:32 pm
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They could only sell me full kits including wiper seals etc when I asked last time. It's ridiculous considering Fox say crush washers and foam rings should be renewed at much shorter intervals (even if you reuse foams and washers a few times, a wiper seal will still far outlast them)


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 12:53 pm
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i’ve seen foam rings on aliexpress. i’ve not searched for crush washers, but they are probably on there.


 
Posted : 21/06/2023 1:20 pm
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1.25 off silverfish site for a crush washer.


 
Posted : 22/06/2023 3:23 am
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