[Colin]

So, I've only had this fork for a week and already the bushings are getting sloppy. Anyone else have a similar experience? I'll call Fox as soon as they open and se what they say.

 

[daniellesboy]

That is nothing to worry about. The Fox Rely's on Oil to be forced in between the bushing and the sliders during compression. The room is needed for the oil as well it has to be able to expand as it heats up.:devil:

 

[Gutty]

why is it hyped as the stiffest single crown around then ? Doesn't sound right to me.

 

[snowtrencher]

I ran into what sounds like the same problem with my 3 day old Float 100's, they have a clunking noise when they cycle. After doing some investigating, I found the damping cartridge upper piston rod to top cap junction is loose. When I tried to remove the tiny stainless screw holding the rebound adjuster on, I found that the factory rounded the 2mm hex socket making it useless.
The fork is going back Monday for repair.

 

[Deyv]

Originally posted by snowtrencher
I ran into what sounds like the same problem with my 3 day old Float 100's, they have a clunking noise when they cycle. After doing some investigating, I found the damping cartridge upper piston rod to top cap junction is loose. When I tried to remove the tiny stainless screw holding the rebound adjuster on, I found that the factory rounded the 2mm hex socket making it useless.
The fork is going back Monday for repair.

Ouch... Not the thing I want to hear while waiting for my Santa Cruz Blur with Fox Float forx that I just ordered!

 

[oly]

Originally posted by snowtrencher
I ran into what sounds like the same problem with my 3 day old Float 100's, they have a clunking noise when they cycle. After doing some investigating, I found the damping cartridge upper piston rod to top cap junction is loose. When I tried to remove the tiny stainless screw holding the rebound adjuster on, I found that the factory rounded the 2mm hex socket making it useless.
The fork is going back Monday for repair.

Im riding a vanilla rlc and it "clunks" too. Have you found that this loose junction is the problem for sure? I was evaluating this fork in hopes to buy one, but i think ill stick with Marzocchi forks. Ive mad much less trouble with them, and they are super easy to work on. Id be curious to hear the outcome of your problems....

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[ohio]

Originally posted by Colin
So, I've only had this fork for a week and already the bushings are getting sloppy. Anyone else have a similar experience? I'll call Fox as soon as they open and se what they say.

Depending on the when your fork was made, some of the early ones had slightly oversized bushings. The factory will replace them for you for free. Bushing slop IS NOT normal, and is not so that oil can flow freely. The clunking in the travel is a different problem. I've heard mixed things about that, but your best bet is to call Fox or have your shop call them for you...

Good luck and stick with it. Once they sort it out, you'll have an AWESOME fork.

 

[Endo Verendo]

My Float developed a klunking on it's very first ride. I called Fox and they had no idea what it was, even after I informed them that there were several reports of klunking on multiple mtb message boards. So I sent it in and got it back within a week. I couldn't get an accurate response about what the problem was caused by. The tech guy I talked to didn't see any 'notes' on his computer screen, except he 'thought' it was probably something loose that holds the parts in the air side together. He also mentioned that people have been getting a klunk when messing around with the travel adjustment and re-installing it improperly.