Fox GRIP X2 Damper Rebuild Toolkit (2025+)

Rebuild toolkit and step-by-step guide for the Fox GRIP X2 damper, a refined version of GRIP2 with better rebound tuning and great out-of-the-box performance. Minimal tools required, and no need to disassemble the internal valving.

Self-bleeds like other GRIP models. A fantastic update from Fox with fewer downsides than earlier GRIP2 VVC versions.

Need a seal kit? Try the Fox Float GRIP X2 Damper Seal Kit (Anso Suspension), ideal for servicing GRIP X2 dampers.

 Pro Tips

• Like any other GRIP damper, you unscrew the compression assembly but no need to disassemble it, just change the visible o-rings (IFP, Base Valve and Thread seal). 
• On the 10mm damper shaft, start from the rebound side: clamp 10mm shaft, remove cap, extract rebound rod assembly
• Pull out sealhead
• Grease and reinstall the sealhead from the rebound side
• If you must remove the mid-valve, use a 12mm wrench on the lower piston stud
• DO NOT disassemble the HSR piston stack unless you're revalving, it requires special tools and feeler gauges
• Use a 28mm chamferless socket (or cassette-tool) to remove the compression cap
  
• Self-bleed as usual: half fill the damper, cycle the shaft, top off, make sure the compression and rebound adjusters are fully open a second time, insert compression cap while bleeding out remaining air
• Torque compression cap to 16.9 Nm
• Never insert the damper shaft fully after the bleed is done, always leave 2-3cm from the top when stroking or the damper will not have enough oil inside.