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RockShox Vivid 6-Pin Custom Wrench

RockShox Vivid 6-Pin Custom Wrench

$42.49 CAD
$42.49 CAD
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I also want the Sealhead Compression Tool (Needed for all rockshox coil and Vivids)

RockShox Vivid 6-Pin Custom Wrench – Product Manual

Pro Tip: If you want a tool that lasts forever, consider buying the official RockShox wrench: RockShox Vivid Spanner Wrench Tool on Amazon. Ours may only last 4–5 services. The OEM tool is about $100 CAD with taxes and shipping.
Safety First:
Working on damper internals is dangerous. RockShox dampers, including all Vivid models, use high-pressure IFP chambers that can cause serious injury if opened while pressurized.
  • Always release both the air spring pressure (air shock) and the damper IFP pressure before disassembly
  • Consult official RockShox service PDFs, they’re well-made and can even be printed for reference
  • Do not attempt this work unless you are confident in your tools, technique, and understanding of damper internals

Β What This Tool Does

This custom 6-pin wrench is used to safely and securely open the sealhead on all RockShox Vivid shocks, including both Vivid Coil (2008–2024) and Vivid Air models, and Super Deluxe Coil from 2018 to 2022.

  • Designed for high-torque use, up to around 30β€―Nm (torque for sealhead)
  • Features 5 primary pins + 1 extra pin built into the spacer,Β full 6-pin engagement
  • Deep-lip spacer ensures complete engagement and prevents tool flex
  • The tool’s tight tolerances and steel pins construction make it strong enough for home mechanic use
Fit & Finish: This tool locks perfectly into the Negative Spring Sealhead Compression Tool, press-fit alignment gives perfect straight threading every time.

Β Spacer and Fitment

Important: Always use the included spacer. The sixth pin dramatically increases strength and prevents the tool from tilting under torque. Don’t skip it.
  • Spacer ensures all pins engage with the sealhead correctly
  • Extends tool life and improves threading accuracy
  • Prevents flex or damage under high torque loads

Β Torque & Scale Use

This tool includes a built-in hole at exactly 14β€―cm from the center for use with a luggage scale and our Torque Calculator.

⚠️ 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.

Β Compatibility

  • Vivid Coil 2008–2024 (note: 2025+ does not need this tool)
  • Vivid Air (all years) : spacer lip accommodates taller top face
  • Super Deluxe Coil 2018–2022 (2023+ does not need this tool)

Β Compression Tool Pairing

The top face is perfectly flat and built for integration with our Negative Spring Compression Tool. It fits into the compression fixture with zero play, making setup effortless and repeatable.

We use a snap-fit clip design, no screws or bolts. Just clip and torque.

Β Installation Tips

  • Slide up the sag ring before installing the wrench
  • Do not use impact tools,Β steady hand torque only
  • Clean the pins and sealhead slots before installation for a snug fit

Β What's Included

  • Custom 5-Pin Wrench
  • Integrated Spacer with 6th Alignment Pin

Β Disclaimers

This tool is intended for experienced home mechanics only. Do not attempt damper disassembly without proper knowledge and precautions. Misuse may result in injury or permanent equipment damage. Use at your own risk. By proceeding, you agree to our Terms of Service.

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