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Fox 2.0 adjustable rear shock with reservoir, knob?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PaulTac, Jul 10, 2019.

  1. Jul 10, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    So I finally bought and installed these rear shocks. Install was easy except the knob on the reservoir on both sides doesn't seem to have any click to adjust like I had figured it just tightens and loosens. Anyone have any experience with these? I called fox and it just says to leave a message. Searched and the videos I saw say they click to adjust. Any help would be great thank you!
     
  2. Jul 10, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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    Hit it with some Teflon lube and exercise it a bunch. Might just be tight because it's new
     
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    Well I can actually loosen the adjuster knob and it just unscrews is what I mean, I didn't go too far because i was worried it would fall out or something lol but what I mean is there is no clicking it just loosens...
     
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    There are some that are adjustable and some that are not.
    Maybe they sent you the wrong pair?
    I have the non adjustable one. Also how did you mount your reservoir? Didn’t you piggyback or mount on frame?
     
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    I'll check mine at break. I think mine was tough to feel the clicks until I broke them in
     
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    These are the ones you have right

    image (2).jpg
     
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    Hmm, good point. Well it has the resivoir I piggybacked to the shock like I saw others do. I just don't see why there is a knob there and it just screws and unscrews, unless it is one setting full tight one way and then the other setting is full tight the other way. Let me see if I can get a pic, I am at work now but maybe I can find on the net... Thanks
     
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    Actually my knob is black...
     
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    Got your receipt you could screen shot from your order?
     
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    Let me find the part number too from my order...standby
     
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    If the part number has a 24 in the middle of it, it's a standard resi. If it has a 26, it's adjustable
     
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    Ahh okay so just keep it nice and tight??
     
  16. Jul 10, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    Yep. Can't remember if that the side to charge the nitrogen from. I'm sure someone can chime in. Been awhile since I've looked at the diagram.
     
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    I'm pretty sure the "knob" is just a dust cover for the charging (schrader?) valve. He should be good.
     
  18. Jul 10, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    Okay I feel like an idiot, thank you :hattip:
     
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    All good man, we all have to learn somehow.
     
  20. Jul 10, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    My thoughts too. It's just the nitrogen fill side of the ifp
     
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