(softer) or longer (firmer) coil spring stops than stock, you can change the overall spring rate.
5. Snap the appropriate coil spring stop into each coil spring, clean and grease the MCU, and reassemble
the spring stack assembly.
6. Install the clean and greased spring stack assemblies into the upper tubes, starting the top cap threads
by hand. Do not cross thread.
7. Tighten the top cap until it is flush with the upper tube.
8. Now using a 22 mm socket and beam-style torque wrench, torque top cap assembly to 20-30 in-lb (2.3-
3.4 Nm). This should be between 30-60 degrees of clockwise wrench movement once the cap is flush
with the upper tube. After riding you may need to adjust the top cap knobs to obtain the same
sag/preload feel. (See Preload above)
C
D
OMPRESSION
A single aluminum damping cartridge in the left leg provides compression and rebound damping for the
entire fork (the DH has an adjustable rebound damping cartridge in the right leg). This cartridge has a
compression damping adjustment. The compression adjustment controls the speed that the fork will collapse
and covers a very wide range. To adjust, follow this procedure:
1. Insert a 3mm hex wrench through the hollow shaft bolt in the bottom of
the left leg (turn the red external knob on the Judy SL). (See Fig. 3)
2. Turn the 3mm hex wrench clockwise to increase the compression
damping (slower) and counterclockwise to decrease the compression
damping (faster). Small changes make a big difference on the trail. There
are two full turns of adjustment available from full clockwise.
WARNING: D
O NOT TURN ADJUSTER MORE THAN TWO TURNS FROM FULL CLOCKWISE
DH R
EBOUND
A red aluminum rebound damping cartridge in the right leg provides the rebound damping adjustment for
the fork. The rebound adjustment controls the speed that the fork will extend and covers a very wide range.
To adjust the rebound, follow this procedure:
1. Insert a 3mm hex wrench through the hollow shaft bolt in the bottom of the right leg.
2. Turn the 3mm hex wrench clockwise to increase the rebound damping (slower) and counterclockwise to
decrease rebound damping (faster). There are three full turns of adjustment available from full clockwise.
IMPORTANT: D
O NOT TURN ADJUSTMENT MORE THAN THREE TURNS
RockShox forks are designed to be nearly maintenance free. However,as long as moving parts are exposed to
the elements, moisture and contamination can reduce performance. To maintain high performance, safety,
and long life, periodic maintenance is required. RockShox forks are engineered for easy service to help you
keep the fork clean, greased, and performing like new.
The recommended tools and intervals for maintenance are listed below. Remember,performing maintenance
more often is always better and necessary if you ride in extreme conditions.
IMPORTANT: A
LWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING ON
C
A
AMPING
ARTRIDGE
DJUSTMENT
D
C
AMPING
ARTRIDGE
.
Maintenance
R
S
OCK
(XC, SL, DH)
Fig. 3
.
A
DJUSTMENT
.
HOX FORKS