2011 Apex Se Fox Float 2 Shock Pressure

[Horizonls]

What pressure do you recommend to run in the Fox Float 2 front and rear shocks on an 2011 Apex Se?

 

[FRANK]

Depends on if you're setting it in a warm garage or outside in -12C like today or -25C in the morning. Will vary greatly. I set mine inside @ 65lbs inside @ +20C, drops a good 5-10lbs @ 20 below. I weigh 195lbs all geared up, higher if you weigh more. Don't forget to set them with the ski in the air. Try to get the arms just above level for best handling and little or no bottoming out. Rear Mega float also checked with skid off the ground, 175lbs warm, 160lbs - 20C. Should bottom lightly occasionally or your not using all the travel. Trails should be pretty good after the snow on the weekend. I sled in QC only and plenty of snow now.

 

[MrSled]

Depends on if you're setting it in a warm garage or outside in -12C like today or -25C in the morning. Will vary greatly. I set mine inside @ 65lbs inside @ +20C, drops a good 5-10lbs @ 20 below. I weigh 195lbs all geared up, higher if you weigh more. Don't forget to set them with the ski in the air. Try to get the arms just above level for best handling and little or no bottoming out. Rear Mega float also checked with skid off the ground, 175lbs warm, 160lbs - 20C. Should bottom lightly occasionally or your not using all the travel. Trails should be pretty good after the snow on the weekend. I sled in QC only and plenty of snow now.

I agree with the fronts... I removed the float when to a manual adjust spring type shock to inconsistent of a ride for me.

 

[canadian nytro]

I've set mine on the trail with the help of a buddy just tip it to the side and set it. I like to run mine at 58psi

 

[Horizonls]

Thanks guys I changed the front shocks to 65 psi cold and the rear to 165 psi cold and it rides perfect, some inside ski lift but that i can deal with

 

[unclearpine]

I agree with the fronts... I removed the float when to a manual adjust spring type shock to inconsistent of a ride for me.

What kind of shock are you using in the rear now? I have a set of coil over front shocks off a 2011 that I was going to try out...I am not sold on the float shocks so far this season..

 

[ranger1]

I have had fox floats for four years now & have kept them at 60 psi whether it be +5 Celsius or -25, never had a problem with them thus far. Took them to my shock guy a couple years ago to do preventative maintenance, he said there isn't much to do to them, said something about a wiper seal or something & a bit of lube, lol!

 

[Horizonls]

What kind of shock are you using in the rear now? I have a set of coil over front shocks off a 2011 that I was going to try out...I am not sold on the float shocks so far this season..

Stock Fox Float 2 rear shock

 

[FRANK]

I think he means what rear shock is Mr. Sled using...

 

[unclearpine]

Thats Frank thats the question I was asking ...what kind of rear shock is Mr Sled using in his Apex?

 

[MrSled]

Thats Frank thats the question I was asking ...what kind of rear shock is Mr Sled using in his Apex?

I took a dial adjust mono shock out of another 128 skid and had Pioneer rebuild it to my liking and love it now.

 

[unclearpine]

Thanks for the info ...I found the same type of shock for sale...did you install the dampening control knob as well? the guy wants $350 shock and cable only.

 

[MrSled]

Thanks for the info ...I found the same type of shock for sale...did you install the dampening control knob as well? the guy wants $350 shock and cable only.

Yes. I cut hole in tunnel and mounted the dial and cable too.