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Fox 2.0 Shock leaking oil.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by nm4553, Mar 12, 2018.

  1. Mar 12, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    nm4553

    nm4553 [OP] You had me at "Meat Tornado"

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    Noticed an absurd amount of build up around the bottom so I cleaned them up and it is definitely leaking. What are the chances of Fox honoring the warranty? Purchased July 2017. Less than 10k on the 2.0 Performance series.

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    EDIT: According to terms of install guide, warranty is good for one year unless deemed otherwise by Fox. I will see what their Service Dept. tells me.

    EDIT2: Ordered 5160s from @HeadStrong Off-Road to swap in for the interim since Fox requires you to ship the product to them for a warranty evaluation. Cost effective and now I have an extra pair. Thankfully it's a 30 minute job, 15 of that dragging my tools out.

    UPDATE 1: Sent rears to Fox via UPS for warranty work. $47 in shipping from the East Coast.
     
    Last edited: Mar 29, 2018
  2. Mar 13, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    MolonLabeTaco

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    Did you add bump-stops when you added those shocks, or @ least check to make sure they wouldn't be bottoming out? With that rubber bumper on the shaft pushed all the way to the bottom leads one to believe they've been bottomed out. Not saying it actually happened, just food for thought!
     
  3. Mar 13, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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    nm4553

    nm4553 [OP] You had me at "Meat Tornado"

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    Yes, but the other one is like that too with no issues. I ordered a set of 5160s today to replace these since Fox requires you to remove and send them to the factory for warranty work. Didnt want to put the stock shocks back on and risk overextending them since a have a Dakar leaf pack. Worst case I have an extra set of rears. Silver lining but not ideal.
     
  4. Mar 24, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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    nm4553

    nm4553 [OP] You had me at "Meat Tornado"

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    Installed my Billies, gunna send the Fox rears in for warranty work..

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