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RockShox Vivid Air Rebuild Tool Kit (2024+)

$199.49 CAD

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Do I Want the IFP Puller? Yes it's gonna help a lot. No thanks you I will get a M5 screw.

Do I want the IFP Depth Tool? Yes Please!! No I already have it!

Do I want the shaft clamp? Yes! No

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RockShox Vivid Air (2024+) Full DIY Rebuild Toolkit

⚠️ Safety Disclaimer

WARNING: This is a pressurized air shock. You must release both air spring and damper pressure fully before disassembly. Do not attempt to remove the sealhead or open the damper without full depressurization.

You’ll need a valve core remover and a shock pump with an IFP air valve adapter. These are listed in our Essential Tools Starter Pack.

⚠️ RockShox Sealhead Torque Warning

RockShox recommends torquing their shock sealheads to ~30–34 Nm, but that’s arguably way too high.

Fox only uses 16 Nm on their sealheads and they work perfectly. Why? Because:

The O-ring does all the sealing
The fine threads generate massive force with very little rotation
Overtorquing risks stripping threads, cracking parts, or ruining your tool

In this video at 13:50, even the pro doesn’t torque to 34 Nm, because you’d need over 50 pounds (22+ kg) of force on the wrench tip. That’s excessive.

We suggest staying around 20–25 Nm. That’s already more than Fox uses and more than enough to fully seal a fine-pitch thread with an O-ring.

Use our Torque Calculator to figure out the right pressure for your wrench length, there is a preset for the wrench.

Overtightening isn’t better. It’s just more likely to break something.

Quick Overview

The 2024+ Vivid Air is RockShox’s answer to the Float X2 (just popular because it's gold!), but with a larger negative air chamber, improved linearity, and adjustable Hydraulic Bottom-Out (HBO). It's a serious enduro/DH shock that’s more reliable but harder to service.

Unlike Fox, the air can is easy to remove with basic tools. The negative sealhead comes off with a 10" Knipex that opens to at least 46 mm or more. You'll need a few specialty tools for the damper service, everything is included in our kit.

NOTE: You must remove the rebound adjuster knob before servicing. This is covered in detail on page 44 of the official SRAM manual.

What's Included

Sealhead Negative Spring Compression Tool : clips perfectly with the 6-pin wrench
6-Pin Sealhead Wrench : spacer included for full 6-pin engagement
M5 IFP Puller
1/2" Shaft Clamp
IFP Depth Tool

Knipex Adapter Included

Need to rebuild a 2023+ RockShox Super Deluxe Coil or the new 2025+ Vivid Coil?

We’ve added a custom 3D-printed adapter that clips onto the negative spring compression tool and lets you use Knipex 10" pliers instead. Works best with the jaws almost parallel.

Included free with every tool, no need to buy anything else. Just make sure you have Knipex 10' soft jawed wrench, these don't use the 6-pin wrench!

Required Extras (Not included in the toolkit)

Trunnion Shock Vise Holder / Torque Tool : required if your shock is trunnion-mounted
RockShox IFP Air Fill Adapter : required to recharge the damper
Valve Core Remover & Other Essentials
- Without this, you can't release the air in the damper.
An Aftermarket Seal kit is always a good option, it's mostly even better than the real kits. Here is Anso's Vivid Air 2024+ Seal kit
10" Knipex Pliers : opens wide enough for the negative sealhead. Honestly the best single tool for home MTB mechanics.

RockShox's official toolset includes a huge wrench that works, but it’s expensive. If you don’t already own it, the Knipex is more versatile and works for Vivid Coil, DHX2, etc.

IFP Depth, Pressure & Oil

Base / Select: 35 mm reservoir, 200 psi, Maxima Plush 7wt
Select+, Ultimate, Ultimate DH: 41 mm reservoir, 200 psi, Maxima Plush 7wt
Flight Attendant (37.5–65 mm stroke): 33 mm IFP depth
Flight Attendant (67.5–75 mm stroke): 39 mm IFP depth

OEM RockShox Tools (Optional)

RockShox Vivid Full Service Toolset : shop-grade option if you're doing many rebuilds
RockShox Vivid Spanner Wrench Only : OEM version of the 6-pin wrench

Resources

All tools are built for home use. If you're doing professional work, upgrade to metal or official options. Always read our Terms of Service before purchase.