{"product_id":"x2-base-valve-pin-socket-new-2026","title":"X2 Base Valve Pin Socket (New 2026+)","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 2rem; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\" class=\"tool-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e12-pin socket designed to remove and reinstall the base valve on the new \u003cstrong\u003eFOX DHX2 and Float X2 shocks (2026+)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT IT DOES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e3f2fd; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #1976d2; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat this tool does\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis socket engages the 12-pin base valve interface used on FOX DHX2 and Float X2 shocks. It allows the base valve to be removed safely for revalving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBecause the pin engagement depth is extremely small (roughly 2.5 mm), the tool is built with extremely tight tolerances to avoid slipping or damaging the base valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe body is printed in very hard engineering polymer and reinforced with \u003cstrong\u003e12 stainless steel pins\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and precise engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #388e3c; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX Float X2 \u003cstrong\u003e2026+\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX DHX2 \u003cstrong\u003e2026+\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEST COMBO --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #ede7f6; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #512da8; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eBest combo\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFor best results, pair this socket with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/two-sided-custom-wrench-for-our-pin-sockets\"\u003etwo-sided custom wrench\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIt fits all our closed pin sockets with no play and provides better leverage and control for high-torque operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eUsing this wrench also allows torque to be applied using our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calculator.shockwaveparts.com\/torque\"\u003eluggage scale torque calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW TO USE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #f57c00; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely close the high-speed compression adjuster before inserting the tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the small O-ring that retains the base valve cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the tool fully so all 12 pins engage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the two-sided wrench to unscrew the base valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFit is intentionally extremely tight. The tool may require wiggling to remove after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- TORQUE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #f57c00; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eTorque tips\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBase valve torque is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e27 Nm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis is around a 15kg pull with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/two-sided-custom-wrench-for-our-pin-sockets\"\u003etwo-sided custom wrench\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBecause of the high torque and tight tolerances, this tool does \u003cstrong\u003enot use a ratchet drive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Applying torque with a ratchet socket could easily damage the tool and I tried everything, it's too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eUsing our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calculator.shockwaveparts.com\/torque\"\u003etorque calculator\u003c\/a\u003e with a luggage scale is the safest way to apply controlled torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eIf the shock is mounted in a vise, avoid pushing excessively on the shock body while turning. High force can flex the eyelet. It is often safer to remove the shock from the vise and apply steady pressure while turning the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fce4ec; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #c2185b; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis tool is intended mainly for riders performing \u003cstrong\u003erevalving\u003c\/strong\u003e or advanced damper service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMost riders do not need to open the base valve. If your compression adjuster still provides sufficient range, revalving is usually unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eHome-mechanic tool only. Strong and precise, but not designed for shop-level volume use. By purchasing or using this tool, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Shockwave Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53309047767404,"sku":"PIN-X2-BV-26","price":37.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/Captured_ecran2026-03-22115244.png?v=1774195071","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/x2-base-valve-pin-socket-new-2026","provider":"Shockwave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}