What is included in the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 1 Rebuild Kit?

The kit includes five specialized tools: a Negative Spring Compression Tool, a 6-Pin Sealhead Wrench (compatible with Vivid Air/Coil up to 2024), an M5 IFP Puller, a 1/2" Shaft Clamp, and an IFP Depth Tool. Standard shop equipment — Allen keys, strap wrench, bleed syringe, and shock pump — must be sourced separately. A RockShox IFP air valve adapter and Schrader valve core remover are also required but not included.

Which RockShox shocks is this rebuild kit compatible with?

This kit targets the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 1, covering model years 2018 through 2022. It is not designed for the 2023+ Gen 2 Super Deluxe Coil, which does not require the 6-Pin Sealhead Wrench included here. Riders with a Gen 2 shock should use the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 2 Rebuild Kit instead.

How does this kit compare to the official RockShox toolset for high-volume shop use?

This kit is built for home mechanics doing occasional rebuilds, not commercial volume. The official RockShox Vivid Service Toolset uses steel, CNC-machined components suited to 10+ repeated rebuild cycles, but it does not include the IFP Puller, IFP Depth Tool, or 1/2" Shaft Clamp that are often still needed. Mechanics planning more than 10 rebuilds are advised to use the official spanner wrench and supplement it with this kit's IFP-specific tools.

What is the correct IFP depth setting for the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 1?

Use 33 mm for shocks with an original stroke under 75 mm, and 39 mm for shocks with an original stroke of 75 mm or greater. When using a bleed fitting and syringe instead of the Negative Spring Compression Tool, the IFP depth can be adjusted using the formula: Adjusted IFP Depth = Base IFP Depth − [(6.35² × Shaft Lost) / (Reservoir Inner Radius)²]. Do not apply this adjustment during a hand bleed — use the base depth and the compression tool.

How does Shockwave Parts ship the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 1 Rebuild Kit to Canada, and how much does shipping cost?

The kit ships from Canada with tracked shipping starting at $8.49 CAD, capped at a maximum of $14.99 CAD. Orders over $89 CAD qualify for free shipping within Canada. Processing is fast, with orders dispatched within 1 business day.

What sealhead torque should I use when rebuilding a RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 1?

RockShox specifies approximately 30–34 Nm, but 20–25 Nm is the recommended working range for this rebuild. The O-ring provides the seal, and the fine thread pitch generates high clamp load with minimal rotation, making the factory spec unnecessary and increasing the risk of stripped threads or cracked components. Use the on-site Torque Calculator to convert this value to pull force for your specific wrench length.

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RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 1 Rebuild Kit

Name: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 1 Rebuild Kit
Brand: Shockwave Parts
Price: 139.49 CAD
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RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 1 (2018–2022) Full DIY Rebuild Toolkit

This kit targets the 2018–2022 Super Deluxe Coil (Gen 1). It’s aimed at experienced home mechanics doing occasional rebuilds.

Heavy-use note:
This kit is built for home mechanics and occasional rebuilds. If you plan to service RockShox Vivid Air shocks frequently, consider the official RockShox pin spanner wrench, it’s steel, CNC-made, and holds up much better to repeated torque cycles than ours.

Official tool (recommended for frequent use): RockShox Vivid Pin Spanner Wrench

What’s Included

Negative Spring Compression Tool
6-Pin Sealhead Wrench (works for Vivid Air/Coil up to 2024; not needed on 2023+ Gen 2)
M5 IFP Puller
1/2" Shaft Clamp
IFP Depth Tool

Everything else is standard shop gear: Allen keys, strap wrench, bleed syringe, and a shock pump.

If You’re Doing Shop Volume (10+ Rebuilds)

If you plan to rebuild a lot of shocks (10+), the official RockShox toolset is worth considering because it’s built for repeated use:

RockShox Vivid Service Toolset

It does not include the IFP Puller, IFP Depth Tool, or 1/2" shaft clamp that are often still needed.

If you only want the factory spanner wrench:

RockShox Vivid Spanner Wrench

Required Extras (Not Included)

To pressurize the damper side of RockShox shocks with a standard shock pump, you need a RockShox IFP air valve adapter:

RockShox IFP Air Valve Adapter on Amazon

A Schrader valve core remover is mandatory.

Other basics still required:

Shock pump
Bleed syringe + a proper M5 brake bleed fitting
Common hand tools (Allen keys, strap wrench, etc.)

Essential Tools

IFP Depth Reference & Calculation

Use the correct base IFP depth based on the shock’s original stroke:

33 mm for shocks originally under 75 mm stroke
39 mm for shocks originally 75 mm and up

If you are not using theNegative Spring Compression Tool and instead rely on a bleed fitting + syringe, you can compensate for shaft volume:

Adjusted IFP Depth = Base IFP Depth − [(6.35² × Shaft Lost) / (Reservoir Diameter / 2)²]

Example:
Base IFP depth = 33 mm
Shaft lost (negative spring) = 10 mm
Reservoir inner diameter (measure it) = 24 mm
Adjusted depth ≈ 30.25 mm

Important: This equation is only valid when using a proper bleed fitting and syringe. If you are doing a hand bleed, do not adjust the IFP depth. Use the base depth and the compression tool.

Sealhead Torque Warning

RockShox lists sealhead torque around ~30–34 Nm. That is unnecessarily high and increases the chance of damage.

The O-ring does the sealing
Fine threads generate high clamp load with little rotation
Overtorque risks stripped threads, cracked parts, or broken tools

In this video (13:50), the mechanic avoids 34 Nm because the required force is excessive.

Recommended: stay around 20–25 Nm.

Use the Torque Calculator to convert torque to pull force for your wrench length.

Safety Disclaimer (Read First)

WARNING: Shocks are pressurized systems.

Always release air spring pressure (if applicable) and then fully release IFP / reservoir pressure before opening anything
Open all adjusters during bleeding
Do not dismantle eyelets or adjusters unless there is a leak or damage

This kit is designed for experienced home mechanics. If you’re unsure, stop and follow official RockShox procedures and detailed videos before continuing.

Oil reference: Maxima Plush 7 wt, Motorex 7.5 wt, or RockShox 7 wt suspension oil.

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