Fox Fork OEM Seals

andyg1966

I have a 2013 Trek Stache with Fox Float 120 CTD's. The forks are really stiction'y after 6 months use. The forks have never been really plush.

If I remove the metal spring from around the outside of the seal the fork frees considerably. If I lube the stanchions and get lube under the lip its better temporarily.

Does anyone know if these forks are likely to be the new SKF seals or how I can tell short of fitting new seals and trying.

warpcow

SKF on the right; see the lip above the spring is flatter than the old version which tapered up towards the stanchion.

andyg1966

Thanks for that, that is useful pictures to have to hand. Will check tonight ...

andyg1966

Well I've checked and they definitely the newer SKF type according to the pictures.

Time to take the lowers off and investigate a little.

ricardo_smooth

depends how much riding you've done....they could be overdue a service based on riding hours or how well you've looked after them in the first place?

andyg1966

They've done 700 miles all this dry summer. As I said, they never became plush so I suspect something isn't quite right.

I'll give Mojo a call and see what they advise. Happy to pay for a service if it'll sort it.

ricardo_smooth

they're more than due a service FWIW

stubs

I had a F120 fork with the FIT cartridge and they just never felt right. Got them serviced by Mojo and they were a little better but just never seemed to suck up the small stuff. Big stuff fine but I always felt the trail buzz through the bars.
Now got a different bike with Rockshox SIDS and what a difference I can tune them just right and a click on the adjuster knob or 10 psi of air makes a noticeable difference.

All I can put it down to was the FIT cartridge just making things feel dull.