SMOOTH-BODy SHOCKS installation guide
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1. your modified vehicle may be more susceptible to loss of control or rollover which can result in serious INJURY or DEATH Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the modified vehicle handling characteristics before any rigorous vehicle operation Wear body protective gear including head protection when appropriate Installation of vehicle roll bars or cage is highly recommended FOX direct replacement smooth body shocks are gas charged and are highly pressurized Placing shocks in a vise or clamp applying heat or attempting to open or service the shock without the proper tools and training can result in serious INJURY or DEATH Do not attempt to modify disassemble puncture or incinerate a FOX Direct Replacement Smooth Body shock absorber Any attempt to misuse misapply modify or tamper with any FOX product voids any warranty and may result in serious INJURY or DEATH INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Always use a chassis lift for the installation of shocks and make certain that the raised vehicle is securely attached to the lift to prevent the vehicle from slipping falling or moving during the installation process DO NOT install any FOX product without the necessary special tools expertise and chassis lift or you will subject yourself to the risk of serious INJURY or DEATH If you elect to not use a chassis lift which election may result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH ensure that the vehicle is on level ground that2. DAMAGES THAT MAY OTHERWISE BE APPLICABLE ARE EXCLUDED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR PUNATIVE DAMAGES This limited warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear malfunctions or failures that result from abuse improper assembly neglect alteration improper maintenance crash misuse or collision This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights The consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state or country to country Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or warranties and if dictated by law the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that a certain provision of this limited warranty does not apply such determination shall not affect any other provision of this limited warranty and all other provisions shall remain in full effect THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY FOX ON ITS SUSPENSION PRODUCTS AND COMPONENTS AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION HEREIN ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY OTHERWISE BE IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED 4 RIDEFOX COM 750 VERNON WAY SUITE 101 EL CAJON CA 92020 USA SERVICE amp UPGRADES Have your FOX serviced or upgraded by FOX techni
3. DIRECT REPLACEMENT SMOOTH BODY SHOCKS AS INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing FOX direct replacement smooth body shocks for your vehicle FOX products are designed tested and manufactured by the finest professionals in the industry FOX recommends that you become completely familiar with the handling characteristics of your modified vehicle before operating it under rigorous conditions helping to avoid potential rollover situations and other loss of control events FOX further recommends that you use appropriate protective equipment at all times when operating your vehicle To achieve the best performance and product longevity periodic service and maintenance is required Please refer to the Service and Upgrades section for more information WARNINGS FOX direct replacement smooth body shocks should always be installed as a pair for maximum performance Proper installation and service procedures are essential for the safe and reliable installation of chassis parts requiring the experience and tools specially designed for this purpose Installation and maintenance procedures for this product must be performed by a qualified service technician to avoid potentially unsafe vehicle handling characteristics which may result in serious INJURY or DEATH Modifying your vehicle s suspension will change the handling characteristics of your vehicle Under certain conditions
4. all tires on the ground during installation are blocked to prevent vehicle movement that at least two tires are on the ground at all times and that adequately secured jack stands are used to support the vehicle NEVER get under the vehicle until you have checked to ensure that the vehicle will be stable during installation FOX direct replacement smooth body shocks are designed to fit your vehicle s shock mounts with no modifications with the exception of reservoir placement on specific models and applications In most cases FOX direct replacement smooth body shocks are mounted with the shock body oriented on top MOUNT CONFIGURATIONS STEM MOUNT Cll EYELET BUSHING Cll BAR PIN CH CLEVIS MOUNT N For certain stem mount applications using an additional supplied spacer is required INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOX direct replacement smooth body shocks are designed to fit your vehicle s shock mounts with no modifications Reservoir shocks will require modifying the reservoir placement for proper installation Remove the existing shocks from the vehicle When installing reservoir shocks on the vehicle use the supplied hardware to mount each reservoir to its shock body Be sure to position each reservoir to clear the chassis frame suspension linkage steering components and tires throughout the e
5. cians Call our Offroad and Truck Service Center at 619 768 1800 to go over the service and upgrade options available for your shocks Once you ve SERVICE MENUS 8 PRICING Please visit http foxshox info orservice setup your service or upgrades you will receive a return authorization number and shipping instructions SERVICE INTERVALS 100 street use every 50 000 miles 50 street 50 offroad use every 10 000 miles 1 800 FOX SHOX 369 7469 619 768 1800 ORSERVICE RIDEFOX COM STAY INFORMED REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 1 Create your m Fin personal profile od DIET 2 Let us know which 1 products you own 3 Receive special offers on service upgrades and product RIDEFOX COM 750 VERNON WAY SUITE 101 EL CAJON CA 92020 USA 1 800 FOX SHOX 369 7469 619 768 1800 ORSERVICE RIDEFOX COM PN 605 01 053 REV C JUNE 2012
6. ntire suspension travel Install the shock on the vehicle The original hardware can be reused if it is in good condition otherwise replace it with new hardware Do not tighten mounting bushings with excessive torque The bushings should be preload compressed only by approximately 1 8 Refer to the vehicle manufacturer s service manual for recommended hardware torque specifications NOTE Some installation applications may have the bushing wider than the sleeve and some may Nave the sleeve wider than the bushing With the rubber stem mount bushings make sure the smaller diameter relief on the rubber stem mount bushings are oriented pointing inward towards each other and the larger relief diameters are facing into the cupped washers Install the stem mount hardware parts in the correct assembly sequence and orientation as shown NOTE Some stem mount applications will require an additional supplied spacer FOX LIMITED WARRANTY FOX Factory Inc a California corporation having offices at 130 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 FOX makes the following LIMITED WARRANTY with respect to its suspension products LIMITED ONE 1 YEAR WARRANTY ON SUSPENSION PRODUCTS Subject to the limitations terms and conditions hereof FOX warrants to the original retail owner of each new FOX suspension product that the FOX suspension product when new is free from defects in materials and workmanship Unless otherwise
7. required by law this warranty expires one 1 year from the date of the original FOX suspension product retail purchase from an authorized FOX dealer or from a FOX authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer where FOX suspension is included as original equipment on a purchased vehicle If law requires a warranty duration of greater than one 1 year then subject to the other provisions hereof this warranty will expire at the end of the minimum warranty period required by such law TERMS OF WARRANTY This warranty is conditioned on the FOX suspension product being operated under normal conditions and properly maintained as specified by FOX This warranty is only applicable to FOX suspensions purchased new from an authorized FOX source and is made only to the original retail owner of the new FOX suspension product and is not transferable to subsequent owners This warranty is void if the FOX suspension product is subjected to abuse neglect improper or unauthorized repair improper or unauthorized service or maintenance alteration modification accident or other abnormal excessive or improper use Should it be determined by FOX in its sole and final discretion that a FOX suspension product is covered by this warranty it will be repaired or replaced by a comparable model at FOX s sole option which will be conclusive and binding THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY ANY AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES AND
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