Help! Roxkshox Damper Socket

Rudeolf
Rudeolf Posts: 7
in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all, got a new damper for my old (2013!) Revelation air forks and it needs a weird star socket to install.

I'll post a pic, does anyone know what tool I need for this?



Thanks in advance!

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  • Rudeolf
    Rudeolf Posts: 7
    for the lols here's what happened to the old one insitu, found this mess floating around inside the upper tubes


  • me-109
    me-109 Posts: 1,915
    That looks like a large Torx fitting. Try your local Machine Mart or tool factor (like Cromwell Tools) to find the right size - I've never found them to measure up in any sensible way like a normal metric fitting/tool.
  • steve_sordy
    steve_sordy Posts: 2,443
    We are talking about the rounded six-pointed star shape aren't we?

    I would consider a large hex or double hex socket. Try a few different sizes to get the best fit. As long as it is not too tight it should work.

    If you have access to the side, then I would consider a gripping wrench of some kind. Make sure that you position the wrench so that it tightens onto the shape as you apply pressure.

    I'm not thinking of a brute force Stilsen type, more one of the thinner Scorpion types, like this:
    https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/adjustable-plumbing-pipe-wrench-gm466025829-33499122
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    According to the service guide you just use a regular 24mm socket.
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