{"product_id":"digital-stl-print-float-x","title":"Digital STL (Print yourself) | Float X 2022+ Bleed Adapters","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fef2f2; border: 2px solid #ef4444; padding: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #b91c1c; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n    ⚠️ Digital Product — No Physical Item Shipped\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; color: #7f1d1d;\"\u003e\n    This product includes \u003cstrong\u003eSTL files only\u003c\/strong\u003e. You must print it yourself using a 3D printer. No physical product will be shipped.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFloat X 2022+ Bleed Adapter STL Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the digital version of our syringe-bleed fitting for the modern large-format Fox bleed port. Equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003eFox 803-01-691\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou get \u003cstrong\u003eboth versions in one pack\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compression fitting for \u003cstrong\u003efirm 4mm ID PU hose\u003c\/strong\u003e (6mm OD), and the \u003cstrong\u003eLite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small adapter that screws onto the tip of your own \u003cstrong\u003eShimano M5x0.8\u003c\/strong\u003e brake bleed fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur recommendation: print the Lite.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's simpler, there's no compression nut to get right, and it's the one we prefer to use ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to identify your shock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT8 Torx bleed screw = \u003cstrong\u003eFloat X 2022+ adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllen (hex) bleed screw = \u003cstrong\u003eX2-style adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions are designed for \u003cstrong\u003epressure \/ push–pull syringe bleeding\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not intended for vacuum machines. Built for DIY servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003edigital STL product only\u003c\/strong\u003e. You print it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PLEASE READ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fef2f2; border: 2px solid #ef4444; padding: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.2em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #b91c1c; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e ⚠️ Please Read Before Use \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.7em; color: #7f1d1d;\"\u003eThis is a 3D-printed tool for DIY suspension servicing. It works well when printed and used correctly, but the threads are small and precise, so print quality matters a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #7f1d1d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow the print settings below exactly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine layers and a fully solid part are what make the threads strong and accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #7f1d1d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not overtighten.\u003c\/strong\u003e The O-ring creates the seal, not the threads. Once the O-ring is seated lightly, the adapter is sealed and does not need additional torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #7f1d1d;\"\u003eAvoid pushing sideways on the fitting, twisting the hose excessively, or bumping the adapter while it is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #7f1d1d;\"\u003eIn the unlikely event that the adapter breaks inside the port, it can usually be removed in minutes by gently inserting a knife tip into the plastic and unscrewing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STANDARD VS LITE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-left: 6px solid #64748b; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eStandard vs. Lite — You Get Both\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eBoth versions thread into the same Fox bleed port. The difference is what happens on the outlet side. Since both are included, you can print whichever suits your kit, or print both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-part fitting: a center bleed fitting and a compression nut. It \u003cstrong\u003eonly works with firm 4mm ID PU hose\u003c\/strong\u003e (6mm OD). Soft or different-sized hose will not seal. It needs a bit more care to install correctly (see How It Works).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small adapter that screws onto the tip of a standard \u003cstrong\u003eShimano M5x0.8 brake bleed fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e. It lets you use the bleed fitting and hose you already have, and works with both plastic and metal Shimano fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lite only works if you have a Shimano-style bleed fitting in your kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, but that's the most common one out there, and nearly every brake bleed kit includes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich one should you print?\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want to avoid any possible problems, use the Lite. It's the one we like best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY THE SPECIAL THREAD --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #eef2ff; border-left: 6px solid #6366f1; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhy You Can't Just Use a Brake Fitting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eThe Fox bleed port is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a standard M5x0.8 brake thread. It is a special imperial-sized thread, much closer to \u003cstrong\u003eM5.3x0.7\u003c\/strong\u003e. A Shimano fitting will not thread into it correctly, and forcing one risks damaging the port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThat's exactly what both versions solve: they give you the correct thread on the shock side, and a normal, familiar connection on the hose side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY THIS FILE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff7ed; border-left: 6px solid #f59e0b; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhy This File Took So Long to Make\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eGetting a non-standard imperial thread this small to print reliably, seal properly, and survive repeated use in plastic was very hard. It took a lot of design revisions and test prints to dial in the thread profile, the O-ring seat, and the compression fitting so they work on a regular FDM printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eWhat you're buying is the result of all that testing: proven geometry for both versions, ready to print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HOW IT WORKS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #eef6ff; border-left: 6px solid #3b82f6; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eThread the adapter into the shock bleed port. This is identical on both versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e slide the compression nut onto your \u003cstrong\u003efirm 4mm ID PU hose\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003epress the hose hard\u003c\/strong\u003e onto the center bleed fitting so it's fully seated. Use the small wrench to snug the compression nut. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not overtighten the nut\u003c\/strong\u003e: too much torque distorts the fitting and it can start leaking. The seal comes from the hose being pushed on firmly, not from cranking the nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLite:\u003c\/strong\u003e screw your Shimano M5x0.8 bleed fitting (plastic or metal) onto the tip of the adapter, then connect your hose to it as you normally would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither way, use the syringe from your brake bleed kit to push and pull oil through the damper in a clean, controlled way. Both versions are designed strictly for \u003cstrong\u003esyringe pressure bleeding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/technical-docs\/how-to-use-our-bleed-fittings\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#16a34a; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; font-weight:700; padding:14px 24px; border-radius:10px; font-size:1rem;\"\u003e\n    📖 Read the Complete Bleed Fitting Guide\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #f0fdf4; border-left: 6px solid #059669; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eConfirmed Compatibility\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFox only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatibility is identical for the Standard and Lite versions. Threads directly into the large-format Fox bleed port used on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0.8em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloat X 2022+ (Factory, Performance, Elite) air shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDHX 2022+ coil shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloat X2 2026+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDHX2 2026+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Trunnion Float X2 (the only model from the older generations that requires this fitting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant:\u003cbr\u003eThis adapter uses the special Fox imperial thread. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fit older Fox X2-style bleed ports, and it is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for other brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PRINT SPECS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #e0f2fe; border-left: 6px solid #0284c7; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003ePrint Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PETG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayer height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% solid (5 walls fill the part completely)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.8em;\"\u003eThe part must be \u003cstrong\u003e100% solid\u003c\/strong\u003e. With 5 walls, the walls fill the entire part, so there is no infill pattern inside. Do not reduce the wall count or increase the layer height. The fine layers are what give the threads their accuracy, and a solid part is what gives them their strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eA well-calibrated printer makes a real difference here. If the threads feel loose or tight, check your flow and dimensional accuracy before reprinting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #ecfdf5; border-left: 6px solid #10b981; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Bleed Fitting STL\u003c\/strong\u003e (Standard version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression Nut STL\u003c\/strong\u003e (Standard version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Hose Installation Wrench STL\u003c\/strong\u003e (Standard version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat X 2022+ Lite Fitting STL\u003c\/strong\u003e (Shimano M5x0.8 outlet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e4 STL files total. No physical item is shipped.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.8em;\"\u003eNot included: the \u003cstrong\u003eO-ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, hose, syringe, and Shimano bleed fitting. You will need to supply these yourself. The Standard requires \u003cstrong\u003efirm 4mm ID PU hose\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WARNINGS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fef2f2; border-left: 6px solid #dc2626; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWarnings \u0026amp; Limitations\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint it solid:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the exact settings above. A weak print is much more likely to break in the port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not overtighten:\u003c\/strong\u003e the O-ring makes the seal, not torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe extremely careful not to break the adapter inside the shock.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it starts to feel tight, stop immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou do not need to thread it in deeply, once the O-ring seats, it is sealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard version:\u003c\/strong\u003e only works with \u003cstrong\u003efirm 4mm ID PU hose\u003c\/strong\u003e. Press the hose on hard and do not overtighten the compression nut, or it can start leaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLite version:\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a Shimano M5x0.8 bleed fitting from your own kit. Plastic or metal both work. This is the version we recommend for the most trouble-free bleed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot designed for commercial vacuum bleed machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis tool assumes basic damper service knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STL ONLY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fef2f2; border-left: 6px solid #ef4444; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSTL File Only (Digital Download)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003edigital product\u003c\/strong\u003e. You are downloading the \u003cstrong\u003eSTL files only\u003c\/strong\u003e to print the adapters yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo physical product is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- LIABILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fef2f2; border-left: 6px solid #ef4444; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eLiability Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eDownloading, printing, and using this file are at your own risk. Shockwave Parts is not responsible for damage to your shock, injury, or failures caused by incorrect use, overtightening, poor printer calibration, incorrect print settings, or unsuitable materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ACCEPTANCE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fefce8; border-left: 6px solid #eab308; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eAcceptance of Terms\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eBy downloading this file, you confirm that you’ve read, understood, and agreed to the conditions above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Shockwave Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67809960526188,"sku":"DIG-BLEED-X","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/FloatX_Bleed_2.jpg?v=1776436075","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/digital-stl-print-float-x","provider":"Shockwave Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}