{"product_id":"grip-damper-body-clamp","title":"Fox GRIP Damper Body Clamp","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 2rem; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\" class=\"toolkit-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFox GRIP Damper Body Clamp – All Years\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorks with GRIP 1, GRIP 2, and GRIP 2 VVC. This is the clamp you need to safely work on any Fox GRIP damper.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot required for GRIP X or GRIP X2, but still compatible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- RED — CRITICAL WARNING --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top: 1.5rem; border-left: 4px solid red; background: #ffdddd; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #b30000;\"\u003eCritical Warning\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever clamp a GRIP damper body directly in a bench vise.\u003c\/strong\u003e The damper tube is thin aluminum and will ovalize easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproper clamping can cause compression damper internals to jam or the IFP to leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways clean the damper body with \u003cstrong\u003eisopropyl alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e and wrap it in \u003cstrong\u003epaper\u003c\/strong\u003e before using this clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full usage guide here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/pages\/how-to-use-a-big-diameter-shaft-clamp-20mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Clamp Large Diameters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- BLUE — WHAT IT DOES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid #2277dd; background: #ddeeff; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #1e5ab6;\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely holds the GRIP damper body for bleeding, oil changes, or compression assembly removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired for damper service, oil replacement, inspection of damper internals, revalving, or mid-valve access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf replacing compression assembly needle seals, rebound-side seals, or the sealhead, you will also need:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 mm shaft clamp for the compression assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 mm shaft clamp for the main damper shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with GRIP 1, GRIP 2, and GRIP 2 VVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGRIP X and GRIP X2 dampers have integrated clamping flats and do not require this tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs perfectly with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fox-marzocchi-forks-basic-damper-shaft-driver\"\u003eBasic Shaft Driver\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fox-marzocchi-deluxe-forks-damper-air-shaft-driver\"\u003eDeluxe Driver\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- BLUE — COMPATIBILITY NOTES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid #2277dd; background: #ddeeff; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #1e5ab6;\"\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits all GRIP dampers in Fox 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with taper-cast forks. Lower leg shaft driver support coming later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop cap socket size varies between 26 mm and 28 mm depending on year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Fox 6-in-1 wrench is strongly recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFox 40 compatibility is not fully confirmed, but works well with a 6-in-1 wrench such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/ALEOED-Repair-Removal-Socket-Bicycle\/dp\/B0BMF4JGDV\/ref=sr_1_1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis one\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- BLUE — OIL COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid #2277dd; background: #ddeeff; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #1e5ab6;\"\u003eImportant Oil Compatibility Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRIP dampers are designed to ingest \u003cstrong\u003elowers bath oil\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil used in the lowers must match the oil used in the damper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s4suspension.com\/products\/fox-suspension-fluid?variant=42585464406235\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFox 4wt damper fluid\u003c\/a\u003e in both the damper and the lowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavier oils such as 5wt or 10wt can slightly stiffen damping feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20wt is too heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e and will negatively affect damper performance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever run 4wt in the damper and 20wt in the lowers. Oil migration will thicken the mixture and increase damping unpredictably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- GREEN — RECOMMENDED EXTRAS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid #4caf50; background: #f0f8ec; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003eRecommended Extras\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fox-marzocchi-forks-basic-damper-shaft-driver\"\u003eBasic Shaft Driver – Damper Side\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fox-marzocchi-deluxe-forks-damper-air-shaft-driver\"\u003eDeluxe Driver – Air + Damper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fox-rebound-driver-spare-tips\"\u003eRebound Driver Replaceable Tips (3-Pack)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lower-leg-fork-service-tools\"\u003eAll Fork Service Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- YELLOW — OIL \u0026 PREP --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid #f5b000; background: #ffffdd; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #b88600;\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Prep\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s4suspension.com\/products\/fox-suspension-fluid?variant=42585464406235\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFox Suspension Fluid – 4wt (damper + lowers)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 ml or larger syringe for lowers bath oil\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/velodrop.com\/resources\/suspension\/fox-fork-oil-volumes\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFox oil volume charts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use the same oil in damper and lowers on GRIP dampers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Slickoleum-Friction-Reducing-Grease-Tube\/dp\/B07RXDMNSH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSlickoleum grease\u003c\/a\u003e. Never use Vaseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- RED — DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top: 1rem; border-left: 4px solid red; background: #ffdddd; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #b30000;\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tool is intended for use by confident amateurs only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not attempt damper service unless you understand how to remove and clamp the damper correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways clean with isopropyl alcohol, wrap with paper, and apply proper torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot intended for commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using this tool, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\"\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":52199825604972,"sku":"SCL-GRIP","price":29.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/GRIP_Damper_body_clamp.png?v=1770906103","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/grip-damper-body-clamp","provider":"Shockwave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}