• 1/2" Shaft Clamp : recommended to open the mid valve safely without risking unthreading the main damper shaft from the body
• M5 IFP Puller : required to remove the internal floating piston
• IFP Depth Tool

Everything else can be done with basic shop tools, strap wrench, Allen keys, and a bleed syringe.

WARNING: This is a pressurized air shock.

• Release air spring pressure gradually (never all at once) or the shock can “truck down” and pull itself in
• Then fully release damper pressure before opening anything
• No need to remove adjusters unless they’re leaking — they’re sealed and easy to damage unnecessarily

You need an IFP air valve adapter to pressurize the damper with a shock pump:

RockShox IFP Air Valve Adapter on Amazon

A Schrader valve core remover is mandatory.

• Essential Tools Starter Pack
• Other Non-Printable Tools

If your Super Deluxe or Vivid is Trunnion-mounted (M10 bolt on each side instead of a standard eyelet), we highly recommend:

Trunnion Shock Vise Holder / Torque Tool

The shock body sits very close to the mounting tabs. This tool gives clearance and keeps torque aligned during reassembly.

• Shocks with < 75 mm stroke: IFP depth = 33 mm
• Shocks with ≥ 75 mm stroke: IFP depth = 39 mm
• Damper pressure: 250 psi
• Recommended oil: Maxima Plush 7 wt

If you’re unsure about your stroke, measure shaft travel or check your shock’s markings before setting IFP depth.

This shock uses a twin-tube layout (similar to Fox Float X / DPX2) and can be tricky to bleed properly.

We recommend watching this walkthrough and skipping to 4:50 for the bleed sequence:

Watch Bleed Technique on YouTube

Take your time. Most “bad rebuilds” on this shock are simply trapped air.

• 1/2" Shaft Clamp
• M5 IFP Puller
• Luggage Scale Torque Calculator
• Essential Tools Starter Pack
• Other Non-Printable Tools
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All tools are designed for home use only.