• DB Air Can Wrench – Works with DB CS, Kitsuma, and other Cane Creek piggyback air shocks
• Graduated IFP Depth Tool – For accurate IFP positioning
• M4 IFP Puller – For removing the IFP (an M4 screw also works)
• 8 mm Horizontal Wide Shaft Clamp – For safe eyelet removal
• 3-Pin DB CS Air Sealhead Socket – Shock-specific tool for DB CS Air sealhead removal

This shock does not use a pellet retainer, so no pellet tool is required.

Typical IFP pressure is around 160 psi. A needle air fill tool is required.

• Bottom out the IFP in the piggyback and measure full depth
• Subtract 5 mm from this measurement
• Set final IFP depth at the end of the rebuild

All adjusters must be fully unscrewed before bleeding or setting the IFP.

See the Essential Tools page and other important tools.

This is the most important section.

The official Cane Creek manual assumes vacuum bleeding. What follows is a proven home-mechanic hand-bleed method.

The bleed screw near the eyelet must remain closed at first.

• Use the rubber glove technique with the shock vertical in a vise (same principle shown in the Fox Float X2 2016–2018)
• Alternate pressure on damper body and piggyback for 20–30 minutes
• Move the IFP slightly with the M4 tool to purge air (do not go too deep or you may pull air back in)
• Fill piggyback to the top and insert the IFP 1–2 cm only
• Fill damper body fully, skim bubbles, install piston/eyelet without trapping air
• Torque sealhead to ~15 Nm (snug)
• Screw eyelet lightly to help shaft movement
• Push shaft in 1–2 cm max to move trapped air toward the IFP bleed
• Close IFP bleed screw
• Extend shaft fully
• Rotate shock so the eyelet bleed screw is the highest point (orientation reference)
• Open eyelet bleed screw and set IFP to final depth
• Close bleed screw
• Pressurize using the needle fill tool

Shock should cycle almost silently if done correctly.

• Always depressurize both air and damper before starting
• Do not confuse with bladder-type shocks
• This shock uses an outer-threaded twin tube (Fox-style)
• All included tools have dedicated manuals
• If you already own a Park Tool SPA-2, a sealhead socket is optional (torque is low)

• Essential Tools & Needle Fill Guide
• Needle Air Fill Guide
• IFP Depth Tool Guide