[Briareos]

Anyone done this? I am hoping I can re-use all the mounting hardware from the DPX2...

 

[TheBossOfBread]

Anyone done this? I am hoping I can re-use all the mounting hardware from the DPX2...

Should be able to do this as long as you keep the same mounting standard (trunnion, thrushaft, eyelet etc)

 

[Briareos]

Should be able to do this as long as you keep the same mounting standard (trunnion, thrushaft, eyelet etc)

yes, that is what I am hoping, both shocks non-thru-shaft, non-trunion. Hope shock eyes are the same diameter/width between DPX2 and Float X, but no way of knowing until it gets here (unless someone else has already done it). Since 2022 remedys now come with Float X, is mounting hardware the same as 2021 Remedy with DPX2?

 

[mpress]

I was able to reuse the mounting hardware when swapping the DPX2 for the Float X on my bike.

 

[Briareos]

I was able to reuse the mounting hardware when swapping the DPX2 for the Float X on my bike.

Thank you!

 

[TheBossOfBread]

yes, that is what I am hoping, both shocks non-thru-shaft, non-trunion. Hope shock eyes are the same diameter/width between DPX2 and Float X, but no way of knowing until it gets here (unless someone else has already done it). Since 2022 remedys now come with Float X, is mounting hardware the same as 2021 Remedy with DPX2?

They'll be the same. I think it's a standard size for the eyelet. I'm not sure if there's any discrepancy between brands but you're sticking with the same brand so it should be ok

 

[Briareos]

guys - thanks for vote of confidence, after receiveing "new" Float X shock (and returning it because it was used, had vice marks on bushings and gouges in metal around eyes, and black touch-up paint to cover scratching) I finally got a new Float X, and it went right it using the old hardware from the DPX2. This is a much better shock for my weight (240 lbs), now I can run 25 - 30% sag without getting dangerously close to shock max pressure.

As a side note, recommend when ordering shocks or forks to confirm with vendor if product is still factory sealed... too many unknowns with a returned and sold as new product.

 

[Schulte1400]

I can also confirm, went from a 2019 DPX2 to 2022 Float X, simple swap, no parts needed. Float X feels much plusher the DPX2. It seems to have the great small bump compliance of the Super Deluxe, but with the better big hit feel/blow off effect of the DPX2 without feeling dead like the Float X2 (yes, I said it, the float X2 is a dead feeling shock to me, mutes everything which a lot of people like, but I dont). I feel no need to keeps swapping shocks anymore, the Float X is staying on till I sell the bike. I've had a Rockshox Reactive, Fox Reactive with thru-shaft, Rockshox Super Deluxe, Fox Float X2, Fox DPX2, and now a Fox Float X. Float X is definitely my favorite.

 

[Schulte1400]

Installing Fox rear shocks on 2019+ Trek Remedy

Parts

Trek Parts:
(2) 540755 - Trek Shock Axle with Bolt

Fox Parts:
(1) 803-02-228 - Fox 10mm Shaft with Offset Spacers for Lower Shock Mount (50mm width) *Note: Trek also stocks this exact same kit as part number 525244. The photos below shows 77525244, but the 77 is our stores way of knowing that sku is reserved for the bike shop, the actual part number is just 525244.
(1) 803-03-231 - Fox 10mm Shaft with Symmetric Spacers for Upper Shock Mount (60mm Width)

Installation

Upper Mount:

The upper mount is pretty straight forward, the 3mm spacers from the thru-shaft shock are not used.

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Lower Mount:

The lower shock mount reuses both 5mm spacers from the thru-shaft shock, one on each side. This is because the bearings are pressed into the rocker link from the outside, so there is no way to slide a full length (60mm) shaft in, where as the bearings in the upper mount are pressed in from inside the rocker link, allowing for a full length shaft. *Note: In the photo below, the offset bushings were out of stock, so I was running just a 50mm shaft I had laying around.

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Random Notes

-Dont forget to put the orings in the white bushings (both are included in the kits)
-The spacers and bushings can be hard to press in without the proper tools, but can be done with a bench vise and creative use of deepwell sockets. Slick Honey, or any grease for that matter, can be your friend here. I've also had some that I was able to press on by hand so results may vary.
-I like to install the upper hardware first, then make sure the shock rotates freely, then remove the upper hardware, then install the lower hardware and make sure that spins freely as well. On my personal bike, when the lower bearings were pressed completely into place, there was actually 60.8mm between them. Remember, we are using a 50mm shaft and two 5mm spacers from the thru-shaft shock. So that means the bearings had 0.8mm of side load on them, which made they pretty stiff to turn and would certainly shorten their life. I ended up putting a 60mm shaft in a lathe and turning it down to 50.7mm to remedy this (pun intended).
-I'll add to this as I remember things or people ask questions. I've alway planned on doing a complete write up for all fox and rockshox combinations on the remedy as I've pretty much tried them all, but just never have time.
-This is for FOX ONLY. I have done Rockshox in the past, but those mounting kits are different part numbers, I'll try to find them and update this post. I have never done Cane Creek, so I can not comment on that, but I'll look into it and update this post if I find anything.

Reference Drawings

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