SERVICE PROCEDURES

2018 GRIP Remote Topcap Interface Part Installation

Supplies Needed

  • 2mm Hex Wrench

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves during service to prevent potential injury. Failure to wear protective equipment during service may lead to SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTE: Actuate the release lever with the suspension unweighted for immediate changes between damping settings in Push-to-Lock configurations. Actuating the release lever with the suspension under load may cause a slight delay transitioning between damping modes.

GRIP Remote Installation (Rider's 1 o'clock cable exit)

NOTE: Do not overtighten the black compression needle during remote topcap interface part installation. Overtightening of the needle can cause internal damage that may require replacement of the topcap assembly.

Step 1

The video below guides you through the installation of the 2018 GRIP Remote Topcap Interface Parts with the cable exit at the rider's 1 o'clock position. This shows you how to correctly setup the topcap interface parts so that you are ready to attach a remote. All pre-2020 GRIP remote fork dampers are setup in the Push-to-Lock configuration.

 

Install the remote lever and test the function of the GRIP damper. For information guiding you through remote installation go to: 2018 Remote Installation »

GRIP Remote Installation (Rider's 7 o'clock cable exit)

Install the remote lever and test the function of the GRIP damper. For information guiding you through remote installation go to: 2018 Remote Installation »

NOTE: Do not overtighten the black compression needle during remote topcap interface part installation. Overtightening of the needle can cause internal damage that may require replacement of the topcap assembly.

Step 1

The video below guides you through the installation of the 2018 GRIP Remote Topcap Interface Parts with the cable exit at the rider's 7 o'clock position. This shows you how to correctly setup the topcap interface parts so that you are ready to attach a remote. All pre-2020 GRIP remote fork dampers are setup in the Push-to-Lock configuration.

 

WARNING: FOX products should be serviced by a qualified bicycle service technician, in accordance with FOX specifications. If you have any doubt whether or not you can properly service your FOX product, then DO NOT attempt it. Improperly serviced products can fail, causing the rider to lose control resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: FOX suspension products contain pressurized nitrogen, air, oil, or all 3. Suspension misuse can cause property damage, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT puncture, incinerate or crush any portion of a FOX suspension product. DO NOT attempt to disassemble any portion of a FOX suspension product, unless expressly instructed to do so by the applicable FOX technical documentation, and then ONLY while strictly adhering to all FOX insturctions and warnings in that instance.

WARNING: Modification, improper service, or use of aftermarket replacement parts with FOX forks and shocks may cause the product to malfunction, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT modify any part of a fork or shock, including the fork brace (lower leg cross brace), crown, steerer, upper and lower leg tubes, or internal parts, except as instructed herein. Any unauthorized modification may void the warranty, and may cause failure or the fork or shock, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.