• 2-in-1 GRIP Shaft Clamp
  • 10mm Shaft Clamp (main GRIP damper shaft + air shafts)
  • GRIP Damper Body Clamp
    • If you want to open the VVC compression stack, select the 8-10-GRIP option.

No bleed syringe required, this damper self-bleeds during assembly.

Oil Info

• Use Fox 4wt fluid in the damper
• Use 4wt in the lowers on the damper side (this damper ingests oil over time)

References

• Essential Tools for Fork Service
• How to Clamp Small Shafts
• How to Clamp Large Shafts
• MTB Suspension Jargon

• Do not expect strong LSC/HSC performance, this damper is underdamped.
• Keep LSR almost fully open; adjust rebound with HSR when possible.
• After the damper is open and you unscrewed the sealhead using our GRIP Clamps:
• How to Clamp Damper Tubes
• Start disassembly from the rebound side (10mm shaft). Remove cap + shaft together, do NOT lose the detent ball!
• You may remove rebound rods and unscrew mid-valve with a 12mm wrench
  • Do not open the VVC HSR mid-valve shim stack, only remove the bottom nut.
• Reinstall sealhead from piston side, grease threads, torque properly.
• Compression assembly:
  • Remove whole compression assembly
  • Replace visible seals, IFP, base valve o-ring
  • Do not open the compression VVC shim stack
  • IFP’s center o-ring rarely leaks, service only if needed
  • Bleed: fill halfway → insert piston → stroke → top off → reinstall compression assembly
• Open ALL adjusters fully before reassembly or bleeding fails.
• Never insert the damper shaft fully after bleeding, leave 2–3 cm from the top.

• Do not use an adjustable wrench on the top caps, use a 26–28mm chamferless socket
• Clean shafts with isopropyl alcohol before clamping
• Do not open shim stacks unless revalving

Disclaimer: DIY use only. Always confirm damper generation (GRIP2 VVC 2021–2024). See our Terms of Service.