Which RockShox shocks is this rebuild kit compatible with?

This kit is compatible exclusively with the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 2 (2023 and newer). The Gen 2 uses an HBO sealhead interface that differs from older Super Deluxe and Vivid generations — earlier models require a separate kit. If you own a 2018–2022 Super Deluxe Coil, use the Gen 1 kit instead.

What tools are included in the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 2 Rebuild Kit?

The kit includes four generation-specific tools: a Negative Spring Compression Tool, an M5 IFP Puller, a 1/2" Shaft Clamp, and an IFP Depth Tool. Standard workshop items — Allen keys, a bleed syringe, and a shock pump — are not included. A RockShox IFP air valve adapter and a Schrader valve core remover are also required separately to pressurize the damper.

How does this kit differ from a generic MTB shock service tool set?

Generic shock service kits are not designed around the Gen 2 Super Deluxe Coil's HBO sealhead or its specific reservoir geometry. This kit's IFP Depth Tool is calibrated for the Gen 2's 35 mm (Select/Select+) and 41 mm (Ultimate/Ultimate DH) reservoirs at 200 psi with Maxima Plush 7 wt oil — dimensions that generic tools do not reference. The Negative Spring Compression Tool addresses a Gen 2-specific assembly step absent on most other platforms.

What IFP depth and pressure values should I use for the Super Deluxe Coil Gen 2?

Select and Select+ variants use a 35 mm base IFP depth, 200 psi, and Maxima Plush 7 wt oil. Ultimate and Ultimate DH variants use a 41 mm base IFP depth at the same 200 psi with the same oil. When bleeding via a syringe fitting without the compression tool, the adjusted IFP depth can be calculated as: Base Depth − [(6.35² × Shaft Lost) / Reservoir Radius²]; use the base depth when the compression tool is in use.

Who should use the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 2 Rebuild Kit, and are there any safety requirements?

This kit is designed for experienced home mechanics — not beginners and not commercial service shops. Because the Super Deluxe Coil damper is a pressurized system, damper pressure must be fully released before opening the reservoir or sealhead, and all adjusters must be open before bleeding. Users should follow the official RockShox Super Deluxe Coil (2023+) service manual throughout the service process.

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RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 2 Rebuild Kit

Name: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 2 Rebuild Kit
Brand: Shockwave Parts
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RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Gen 2 (2023+) Full DIY Rebuild Toolkit

This kit targets the 2023+ Super Deluxe Coil (Gen 2). It includes HBO, and the sealhead interface is different from older Vivid/Super Deluxe generations.

What’s Included

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

Safety Disclaimer (Read First)

WARNING: This is a pressurized system.

Always release damper pressure before opening the reservoir or sealhead
Release any air pressure slowly (if you are working on an air version)
Open all adjusters before bleeding
Do not remove eyelets or adjuster assemblies unless there is a leak or damage

These kits are intended for experienced home mechanics only.

Follow the official RockShox Super Deluxe Coil (2023+) service manual.

Technical Notes & Compatibility

This generation does not use the classic Vivid 6-pin sealhead wrench
You can typically open the sealhead with 10" Knipex pliers or an adjustable wrench
Exact wrench size is unconfirmed (do not buy a fixed-size wrench based on this page)
Piggyback + adjuster assembly is modular (upgrade path to Ultimate is possible)

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 & Pressure Reference

Select R / Select+: 35 mm reservoir · 200 psi · Maxima Plush 7 wt
Ultimate / Ultimate DH: 41 mm reservoir · 200 psi · Maxima Plush 7 wt

Use the correct base IFP depth based on your reservoir diameter.

If you are bleeding with a syringe + bleed fitting and you are not using the compression tool, you can correct IFP depth using:

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

Example:
Base depth = 35 mm
Shaft lost = 10 mm
Reservoir inner diameter = 24 mm → radius = 12 mm
Adjusted depth ≈ 32.25 mm

Note: Only use this when bleeding through a proper fitting (a standard M5 brake bleed fitting should work). If you are using the compression tool or doing a hand bleed, use the base depth.

Sealhead Torque Warning

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