Seal change 2008 fox van rc2 hepl

[kjacometti]

Ok before any one burns me i have googled and looked throw every forum i can find. I am trying to change the factory seals on my 2008 fox van rc2 fork as i am on the second pair and i have only had the fork for 4 months. The bike shop did them the first time but i think i can do it i just need some instructions. I have bought some enduro seals as from what i have read they are the best could some one please tell me were i can find some instructions on how to do this task thank you for your help.

[Fat_Ride]

http://service.foxracingshox.com

Everything you'll need to know about Fox gear.

Why though are you seals only lasting 2 months?? what's actually failing?
Have you checked your staunchions for any small chips or scratches?
Do you clean them properly i.e. no high pressure hoses, etc?
How do you store your bike? It's recommended to keep them upside down so the foam rings are kept well oiled!

I'd also recommend you only use Fox dust wiper seals... once any 'non' Fox products are used it makes any warranty issues harder to determine if they exist.

[velolove]

Use these seals. They last twice as long and the crappy stock fox ones.

http://diymtb.com.au/displayItems.asp?cid=18

[AngoXC]

Use these seals. They last twice as long and the crappy stock fox ones.

http://diymtb.com.au/displayItems.asp?cid=18

Uh, he has already purchased them dude...

Enduro fork seals website has pictorial installation guides on their website...while they dont have a guide for every fork, the physical installation for the seals is the same. If they dont have one for your fork, use the Fox guide to complete the actual disassembly.

On the topic of enduro though, unlike rubber factory seals, enduro seals are PU and are therefore made to tighter tollerances. While they are the best and keeping crap out, the problem arisies when something internally is damaged (usually indicated by some form of leak), you will never know if something is wrong. It is therefore important to stick to your service intervals religiously.

[Fat_Ride]

Use these seals. They last twice as long and the crappy stock fox ones.

http://diymtb.com.au/displayItems.asp?cid=18

As I mentioned, see the below, in BOLD (from the Fox website):

General Exclusions from Warranty:


Accident and/or collision damage
Modification of original parts
Abnormal strain, neglect, abuse and/or misuse Lack of proper maintenance
Shipping damages or loss (purchase of full value shipping insurance is recommended)
Damage to interior or exterior caused by improper cable routing, rocks, crashes or improper installation
Installation of non-genuine FOX Racing Shox parts and/or accessories
Damage to rubber seals exterior caused by the use of a pressure washer (http://service.foxracingshox.com/consumers/Content/pressure%20washer.jpg)
Oil changes or service not performed by FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized Service Center
You can also add 'taking any advice from Velolove'.

I'm not trying to sell more fox seals, etc, as you'll see above I want to determine what's actually wrong with your forks for them to be failing. I also want to make sure you're aware of the warranty terms!