{"product_id":"fox-dhx2-2026-horizontal-damper-tube-clamp","title":"Fox DHX2 2026+ Horizontal Damper Tube Clamp","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 2rem; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDHX2 2026+ Shaft Clamp (Horizontal, One-Piece)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHorizontal one-piece shaft clamp for servicing the \u003cstrong\u003eFOX DHX2 2026+\u003c\/strong\u003e monotube shock. Designed to hold the damper body securely on a bench vise so you can press straight down on the base valve socket without the tool slipping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMPORTANT WARNING --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #ffe6e6; border-left: 6px solid #d93025; padding: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #b30000;\"\u003e⚠️ Important notes (read before buying)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly use this tool if your shock requires base valve service.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the shock is working correctly, do not disassemble it, unnecessary damage is very easy to cause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis clamp is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e when using the base valve socket (12 short pins). Without it, you risk damaging the shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT IT DOES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e3f2fd; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #1976d2; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat this tool does\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHolds the \u003cstrong\u003eDHX2 2026+ damper body\u003c\/strong\u003e horizontally and securely in a bench vise, allowing you to press \u003cstrong\u003estraight down\u003c\/strong\u003e on the base valve socket. This is critical, pressing at an angle causes the socket to slip and can permanently damage the base valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThe clamp is \u003cstrong\u003ehorizontal and one-piece\u003c\/strong\u003e: open it slightly, slide the damper body in, and clamp it in your vise. Clean, fast, and very secure. Works for both the \u003cstrong\u003evertical parallel piggyback\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eperpendicular piggyback\u003c\/strong\u003e versions of the DHX2 2026+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFOX's own manual recommends a vertical clamp — in my experience this is an inferior option. The horizontal design lets you apply downward force on the socket cleanly, which is exactly what the job requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #388e3c; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX DHX2 \u003cstrong\u003e2026+\u003c\/strong\u003e — monotube, vertical parallel piggyback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX DHX2 \u003cstrong\u003e2026+\u003c\/strong\u003e — monotube, perpendicular piggyback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAlso included in the \u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced 500h Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for DHX2 2026+ service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- NOT COMPATIBLE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #f57c00; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eNot compatible with\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOX Float X2 \u003cstrong\u003eany year\u003c\/strong\u003e — different damper body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- SETUP TIPS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #f57c00; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSetup tips\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the damper body thoroughly\u003c\/strong\u003e with isopropyl alcohol before clamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the body with a \u003cstrong\u003esingle layer of dry paper towel\u003c\/strong\u003e to increase friction and prevent slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the clamp slightly, slide the damper body in, then tighten in the bench vise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways press \u003cstrong\u003estraight down\u003c\/strong\u003e on the base valve socket — never at an angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with the \u003cstrong\u003e12 short pin base valve socket\u003c\/strong\u003e — this clamp is designed to complement that tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fce4ec; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #c2185b; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eHome-mechanic tool only. Not intended for shop or commercial use, repeated heavy use will cause wear. Improper technique can permanently damage the shock. By purchasing or using this tool, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Shockwave Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53613385711980,"sku":"SCL-DHX2-26-DTH","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/Captured_ecran2026-04-14210713.png?v=1776215343","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/fox-dhx2-2026-horizontal-damper-tube-clamp","provider":"Shockwave Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}