{"product_id":"new-2026-x2-damper-tube-clamp","title":"Fox Float X2 Damper Tube Shaft Clamp (2026+)","description":"\u003csection class=\"tool-description\" 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: 1rem;\"\u003eFloat X2 Damper Tube Clamp (2026+)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Specialized clamp for holding the \u003cstrong\u003eouter damper tube\u003c\/strong\u003e on FOX Float X2 \u003cstrong\u003e2026+\u003c\/strong\u003e shocks. This tool is only required for rare cases involving a damaged or leaking damper tube. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WARNING --\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⚠️ Important warning (read before buying)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eOnly use this clamp if the \u003cstrong\u003edamper tube is leaking, cracked, or must be replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your shock is functioning normally, \u003cstrong\u003edo not open it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe damper tube is installed with \u003cstrong\u003ered Loctite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoval requires \u003cstrong\u003econtrolled heat and correct technique\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis operation is \u003cstrong\u003eirreversible\u003c\/strong\u003e and easy to damage if done incorrectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 Float X2 \u003cstrong\u003e2026+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e8f0fe; padding: 0.75rem; border-left: 6px solid #4285f4; margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2026+ damper tube diameter is smaller than 2021–2025 versions. Older clamps will not fit, and this clamp will not fit older shocks. Clear labeling is included to avoid mix-ups. The 2026+ DHX2 uses the same clamp as before.\u003c\/div\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\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX Float X2 \/ DHX2 (2016–2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX Float X2 \/ DHX2 (2021–2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDHX2 (2026+)\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;\"\u003eThis clamp allows you to hold the \u003cstrong\u003eouter damper tube\u003c\/strong\u003e securely in a bench vise while unthreading it from the damper body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThis is typically required only when repairing an external oil leak or replacing a physically damaged damper tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e6f4ea; padding: 0.75rem; border-left: 6px solid #34a853; margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost home mechanics will never need this tool. It exists for edge cases, not routine service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- SETUP \u0026 USE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #512da8; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSetup \u0026amp; use tips\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDegrease the damper tube thoroughly with \u003cstrong\u003eisopropyl alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the tube in a \u003cstrong\u003edry paper towel\u003c\/strong\u003e before clamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply only enough force to prevent slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003econtrolled heat\u003c\/strong\u003e to break the red Loctite, do not rush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/pages\/how-to-use-a-big-diameter-shaft-clamp-20mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Read the Large Diameter Clamp Manual \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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;\"\u003eDesigned for occasional home use only. Not intended for repeated professional service. Improper use can permanently damage the shock. By purchasing, 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":52080559292780,"sku":"SCL-FX2-26-DT","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/Capture_d_ecran_2025-12-18_134425.png?v=1770905523","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/new-2026-x2-damper-tube-clamp","provider":"Shockwave Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}