What is a "push" RP23 Fox shock?

Darra8

Hi Guys,

Been looking at one of these and wondered what the push meant.

Can anyone tell me?

Thanks,

Steve

supersonic

PUSH Industries do tunking kits for shocks. So if you were to PUSH your shock, you'd send it do a place like Mojo or TF Tuned, they ask you some questions, you tell them want you want and they tune.

Are also some standard fitting upgrades.

Shaggy_Dog

It can be whatever you want it to be, it is individually tuned to the rider weight and preferred settings. For that reason I wouldn't buy a second hand one unless you're willing to fork (no pun intended) out to have it retuned.

If you're thinking about having it done to your existing shock or buying brand new then I think it's worth every penny

Darra8

It's second hand and already fitted to a frame.

Shaggy_Dog

It may be OK, check out how heavy the previous owner is, it may not be tuned to your preference but if he or she weighs close to your weight then at least you'll be in the right ballpark.

Basically, what PUSH tuning does is removes two thirds of the rebound and compression adjustment, tailoring the 15-or-so click adjustment range to a specific spring rate (I.E the rider's body weight). Usually out of the 15-or-so clicks of rebound adjustment, you have 2 or 3 clicks that are actually useful to you, but with PUSH, each click makes a very subtle difference so it's possible to get a perfect setup. If the rider weighs a lot more or less than you, PUSH tuning will be detrimental rather than beneficial as the rebound damping will be far too slow or fast.

Make sense?

supersonic

but with PUSH, each click makes a very subtle difference so it's possible to get a perfect setup

And this is why I am wary of it. You go from a large range to a small one. You really need to know what you are doing, and what you prefer.

Darra8

Thanks for the info guys.

Can a shock be mounted either way around in the frame, as I have noticed that it is mounted the opposite way around on this one, is this OK?

Darra8

Thanks for the info guys.

Can a shock be mounted either way around in the frame, as I have noticed that it is mounted the opposite way around on this one, is this OK?

Shaggy_Dog

It doesn't really matter but i like to have the can end of the shock mounted to the frame and the piston attached to the swingarm, you can always swap the bushes (not always necessary) and run it the other way around but i wouldn't bother personally