Worth upgrading a Fox Van R coil shock?

G-Ryder · Mar 15, 2018

Would like some opinions.

I have an older but brand new Fox Van R coil shock.

Is it worth sending it to Push or Avalanche to get it upgraded?

Or am I better off buying a new coil shock?

Is Push even servicing Fox shocks anymore?

One Pivot · Mar 15, 2018

I believe push is done with aftermarket tuning, which is too bad because the van R kit was pretty good!

I had a stock van R on a trail bike, and it was alright. Not great, not bad, just alright. Its an old shock now, chances are yours needs the IFP serviced even though its new. Its just hard to keep that much pressure in anything for that long.

What kind of bike is this going on? A modern air shock is truly a viable replacement option for a van R.

G-Ryder · Mar 15, 2018

Thanks.

Going on a trail bike. I have an air shock but was thinking about a coil for some rides or when I have to get the current shock serviced, it's overdue.

Thought about buying new coil or air but $500 stings. But the new shocks are better.

minimusprime · Mar 15, 2018

send it to craig at avalanche. Definitely worth it over a new shock.

G-Ryder · Mar 15, 2018

minimusprime said:
send it to craig at avalanche. Definitely worth it over a new shock.

Thanks. That's good to know. I may do that. Sounds like PUSH is not an option.

If I was looking at a new DHX2 that is almost $600. That's why I was thinking the VAN R upgrade might be worth it.

Christopher Robin · Mar 15, 2018

Yeah for the cost, Avalanche will make it better than the DHX2

G-Ryder · Mar 15, 2018

Christopher Robin said:
Yeah for the cost, Avalanche will make it better than the DHX2

Wow really? Sweet. That's good to hear.

I appreciate the input.

Worth upgrading a Fox Van R coil shock?

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