Fixing Creaky Fox Eyelet Roller Bearings (step-by-step guide)

[@matthewaugsburger536]

Thank you for this video. This problem has been driving me nuts.

[@cesariolucas2]

Awesome video Man!

[@nicks824]

This is a fantastic video man. Very well explained

[@declanbrady1383]

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing it!

[@mtb27]

thanks for the video! is it possible that it creaks when brand new? did I do something wrong?

[@waldchiller4695]

Yes

[@robw592]

Any reason you shouldn't use a tap to more easily chase the threads rather than using the bolts?

[@Patrikrumin]

One of the bearing cups started moving in the shock eyelt after only 2 months of riding my new bike. I took it all apart, cleaned everything and reassembled it. It was creak and play free for about three rides and then it was back:(
Is there any way to fix this permantly?

[@dawnpoint]

What shock do you have?

[@Patrikrumin]

@@dawnpoint 2021 Fox Float X2 Factory

[@dawnpoint]

@@Patrikrumin Weird. I suspected the Kashima in the eyelets of other shocks was causing the cups to slip out, but your X2 has anodized aluminum eyelets. I wonder if the eyelets are a different size. My DVO Topaz has been creak-free with the bearings for months now.

[@clarkie005]

can you confirm that the ace hardware bolts are 1/2" UNF thread specification?

[@ddssfsef82937rifbzkb]

it is 1/2 -28

[@kobemaui9983]

As above UNEF 1/2" - 28

[@graenzgaengerinntalschmied1247]

Thanks for the vid!
Do you know if a metric sized m13 screw would also fit? Its hard to find the 1/2 28 bolt in germany, do you might have any link to the used screws?
Thanks in advice!

[@Goloveshka2412]

thank you!

[@MTB_FPV]

This seems a little extreme for something that FOX should address with a permanent fix!

[@ddssfsef82937rifbzkb]

it is 1/2 -28