Cane Creek DB Inline Coil Rebuild Tool Kit (2014–2022)

 Compatible With:

• Cane Creek DB Inline Coil (2014–2022)
• Compatible with Gen 2 (2023+) for a basic service without opening the bladder. Contact us to help confirm the compatibility of your body clamp with the newer version and get the clamp for free.
• You get the Air Can Wrench for the 2014–2022 with the package with a prototype body clamp if you want to test for us.

 What’s Included:

• Shaft Clamp (8mm & 9.5mm) to unscrew the eyelet
• Low Torque Pellet Retainer Tool (2x)
• Air/Bladder nut wrench (Optional for bladder)
• Damper Body Clamp (Optional for bladder)

 What You Still Need (Not included in the kit):

This kit excludes common service items used across many shocks. See our Essential Tools page for details.

• Park Tool SPA-2 Pin Wrench : fits 2.4mm damper holes well enough until we make the exact socket
• Bench vise or soft jaws
• Syringe + bleed tube (brake bleed kit)
• Needle fill adapter (for bladder pressurization)
• Shock oil & seal kit (model-specific)
• Torque wrench or Luggage Scale

 Special Notes

• Do NOT insert the SPA-2 pin spanner into the threads, always align the pins with the real holes.
• Only open the adjusters if they're externally leaking, they are very sensitive to tampering.
• Bleed screw is under the climb lever plate, you must remove the lever.
• Shock uses a screw-in inner tube. Cane Creek uses a special wrench, but you can turn it with a screwdriver through the holes.
• Use red Loctite on the inner tube threads, do not overtighten.

 How to Bleed This Shock

Thank you for reading this far, this is the most important part of the rebuild!

This is a twin-tube damper with no piggyback reservoir, so you must use both the glove technique and a final syringe bleed. There is no cheap bleed fitting that works well (I tried all the brake bleed fittings), but here’s what we found works:

• Make sure all the adjusters are fully open if you forgot!!
• You need to first do the rubber glove technique and push oil into the inner tube for a while.
• The oil will overflow back into the inner tube from the outer tube and continue until you feel satisfied.
• Use a standard bleed syringe with a rubber tube
• OPEN THE ADJUSTERS FULLY IF YOU DIDN'T ALREADY
• Gently push the tube into the bleed port, get help holding it steady
• Pull/push vacuum/pressure gently, then let oil flow back into the system
• Stroke the shock while pressurizing the syringe
• Repeat a few times and tap the shock to release bubbles

Once complete, the damper should stop making sloshing noises. Do not skip this step, glove technique alone is not enough for this shock!

About Our Tools

All parts printed in PETG or Nylon with ±0.01 mm tolerances. Designed for safe home use up to 20 Nm torque. Learn more.

 Additional Resources

• How to Use Shaft Clamps
• Needle Fill Tool Guide

⚠️ Disclaimer

Designed for experienced DIY users. Always depressurize before disassembly, confirm tool fitment, and follow safe practices. Misuse may cause damage or injury. By using this kit, you agree to our Terms of Service.