What tools are included in the Cane Creek DB Inline Air Rebuild Kit (2023+)?

The kit includes four purpose-built tools: a 3-Pin DB IL Air Sealhead Socket (for removing the inline sealhead), a DB IL Air Can Wrench (compatible with all DB Inline Air generations), an 8mm Horizontal Shaft Clamp (for Cane Creek inline shaft design), and a Plastic Composite Pellet Retainer Tool (standard-mount shocks only, used during bladder pressurization). Tools not included but likely needed — such as a shock pump, valve tools, and a needle fill adapter — can be purchased separately or as a bundle from Shockwave Parts.

Is the Cane Creek DB Inline Air Rebuild Kit (2023+) compatible with trunnion-mount shocks?

Partial compatibility only: the pellet retainer tool in this kit is not required for trunnion-mounted shocks. For a trunnion-mount DB Inline Air (2023+), only the needle fill adapter is needed to service the bladder or IFP. All other tools in the kit — the sealhead socket, can wrench, and shaft clamp — remain relevant to the service procedure regardless of mount style.

How does the Cane Creek DB Inline Air Rebuild Kit (2023+) differ from generic rear shock service tool sets?

Generic shock service kits are designed around common interfaces (e.g. spanner wrench flats or hex sockets) and do not fit the DB Inline Air's proprietary 3-pin sealhead or inline can design. This kit provides shock-specific tooling — including a 3-pin socket that engages dedicated holes (not threads) and a can wrench sized for DB Inline Air across all generations — alongside model-specific guidance for the twin-tube bleed procedure that requires both the glove technique and a syringe bleed.

How does Shockwave Parts ship the Cane Creek DB Inline Air Rebuild Kit (2023+) to customers in Canada?

The kit ships from Canada with fast order processing. Tracked shipping within Canada starts at $8.49 CAD, with a maximum of $14.99 CAD, and is free on orders over $89 CAD. Orders are processed quickly from the Canadian warehouse, so domestic customers typically receive their kits without the delays or customs costs associated with cross-border shipments.

Does Shockwave Parts offer international shipping for the Cane Creek DB Inline Air Rebuild Kit (2023+)?

Yes. Shockwave Parts ships the DB Inline Air Rebuild Kit (2023+) internationally, with free international shipping available above a fixed order threshold. Orders ship from Canada, so international customers benefit from consolidated shipping costs on larger orders. For questions about specific destinations or prototype tool compatibility (such as the bladder wrench and body clamp whose fit on the 2023+ version is not yet fully confirmed), contact Shockwave Parts directly before ordering.

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Cane Creek DB Inline Air Rebuild Kit (2023+)

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Cane Creek DB Inline Air (2023+) DIY Rebuild Toolkit

⚠️ Read first: this kit does not rebuild the bladder

We have not yet confirmed that our bladder wrench and damper body clamp fit the newer generation, so neither is included here. Everything in this kit covers a full service without opening the bladder.

In most cases you should not open it anyway. When you poke the needle into the pellet, if the damper still held air, it wasn't at zero, the gauge will not show the true pressure, because filling the hose drops the reading. If it lands around 50% of the normal pressure, your bladder is fine. Leave it alone. Realigning the eyelet afterward is a pain, and there is nothing to gain from opening a healthy bladder.

If the shock reads a true zero and holds nothing at all, that is a different conversation, get in touch before you start taking it apart. We also have prototypes we can ship with your kit if you want to try them.

What’s Included

3-Pin DB IL Air Sealhead Socket : For opening the inline-style sealhead
DB IL Air Can Wrench : Fits all generations of DB Inline Air. On older versions, engage as many teeth as possible.
8 mm Shaft Clamp (Horizontal Style) : Compatible with Cane Creek inline shaft design
Plastic Composite Pellet Retainer Tool (Standard mount only) – Used while pressurizing the damper

Or see how to make your own pellet retainer tool with a Dremel and a 4 mm Allen key.

No bladder wrench or damper body clamp is included, see the notice at the top of this page.

Product photos show the pre-2023 DB Inline Air, as the 2023+ version was not available at the time.

Tools Not Included (You’ll Likely Need)

Essential Tools Starter Pack : Shock pump, valve tools, and common service items
Needle Fill Adapter : Required for recharging the bladder or IFP at high pressure

If you don’t need everything, individual tools can be purchased separately. Bundles include a small discount.

Special Notes

Pellet retainer tools are not needed for trunnion-mounted shocks; only the needle fill tool is required.
Do not insert the 3-pin tool into the threads. Always engage the dedicated holes.
Only open adjusters if externally leaking; they are extremely sensitive.
The bleed screw sits under the climb lever plate; the lever must be removed.
The shock uses a screw-in inner tube. Cane Creek uses a special wrench, but it can be rotated carefully using a screwdriver through the cross-holes.
Use red Loctite on inner tube threads if opened, and do not over-tighten.

How to Bleed This Shock

This is a twin-tube damper with no piggyback reservoir. You must use both the glove technique and a final syringe bleed.

Make sure all adjusters are fully open
Use the rubber glove technique to push oil into the inner tube
Allow oil to overflow back into the inner tube
Use a standard bleed syringe with rubber tube
Insert the tube gently into the bleed port
Pressurize gently while stroking the shock
Repeat and tap the body to release trapped air

The damper must stop making sloshing noises. Glove technique alone is not sufficient.

A proper bleed adapter is expensive; this method works well for home service when done carefully.

Optional Tools (Ask First)

The bladder wrench and body clamp may fit the 2023+ DB Inline Air, but compatibility is not yet 100% confirmed, which is why they are not part of the standard kit.

Manuals & Safety

Home use only. Always depressurize before service. By using this kit, you agree to our Terms of Service.