Fox Float Shocks Sagging

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Just got a new set of fox floats for my 2014 XM. One side seems to sit lower than the other side when they are both pumped up the same by about an inch, has anyone had any problems with there fox floats? Was buying these a bad choice, am I constantly going to be tinkering with them to keep them set where I want them?
 

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Is it the front left? Could be the extra weight on that side. Might need a few more psi?

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Ya it is front left, I did not know they were that unbalanced I currently have both the chambers set at 70psi and the reservoirs set at 150psi. Maybe I will bump the left one up till it sits level. I also noticed right when I got them the one schrader was loose on the one thats sagging. I just tightened it in and pumped it up, seems to be holding pressure.
 

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The front end is unbalanced especially if you have a can on it. Float Evols work well but to answer your question yes too much constant adjustment for my taste.
 

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I would be content if I could set them up to pressure in the morning and ride with them all day not losing pressure or having to change pressures for different riding styles.
 

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i have the floats and love them. I set my pressure for the trail in then get to the hill and do what i need to do takes a minute but you get a super plush ride in and amazing sidihilling in the back country. especially nice if there is a non groomed trail and it is whooped to ****.
 

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I've been running floats for the last 6 season's never have had a problem. I got them set at 80psi both sides on the front and just ride, never need to adjust them no matter what. Like previously said they handle whoops very well and you can cut into a side hill, even hook an up hill turn amazingly well. They keep the inner ski hooked in yet in full control even through a trench or mound. This is on a heavy 4stroke Nytro which is BTW evenly balanced, a Nytro trait. Unlike all 2strokes. Add a "CAN" to save a few pounds and the balance gets alot worst. Why a good majority can not cut a tight turn in both direction or favor an up hill turn in one direction...the sled is badly balanced. I never recommend running a can on any 2strokes because of this, keeping the sled balance has far more handling advantages then saving a few pounds IMO.

BTW, no current manufactured 2stroke are evenly balanced.....
 
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Ya as an update I bumped the left side to 80 and right to 70 on the main chambers and changed the reservoirs to 150 and I have been really happy with how they rode. I may lower them down 10 psi in the main chambers. But we will see
 

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I would be interested to know what other people are running as far as pressures for different riding styles?
 

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I've been running floats for the last 6 season's never have had a problem. I got them set at 80psi both sides on the front and just ride, never need to adjust them no matter what. Like previously said they handle whoops very well and you can cut into a side hill, even hook an up hill turn amazingly well. They keep the inner ski hooked in yet in full control even through a trench or mound. This is on a heavy 4stroke Nytro which is BTW evenly balanced, a Nytro trait. Unlike all 2strokes. Add a "CAN" to save a few pounds and the balance gets alot worst. Why a good majority can not cut a tight turn in both direction or favor an up hill turn in one direction...the sled is badly balanced. I never recommend running a can on any 2strokes because of this, keeping the sled balance has far more handling advantages then saving a few pounds IMO.

BTW, no current manufactured 2stroke are evenly balanced.....

You're right it's almost impossible to ride a 2stroke with a can. Do you ever actually read the things you type?
 

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I've been running floats for the last 6 season's never have had a problem. I got them set at 80psi both sides on the front and just ride, never need to adjust them no matter what. Like previously said they handle whoops very well and you can cut into a side hill, even hook an up hill turn amazingly well. They keep the inner ski hooked in yet in full control even through a trench or mound. This is on a heavy 4stroke Nytro which is BTW evenly balanced, a Nytro trait. Unlike all 2strokes. Add a "CAN" to save a few pounds and the balance gets alot worst. Why a good majority can not cut a tight turn in both direction or favor an up hill turn in one direction...the sled is badly balanced. I never recommend running a can on any 2strokes because of this, keeping the sled balance has far more handling advantages then saving a few pounds IMO.

BTW, no current manufactured 2stroke are evenly balanced.....

I would tend to think that the reason most guys can't turn both ways is skill and sweet fawkall to do with cans.


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I would tend to think that the reason most guys can't turn both ways is skill and sweet fawkall to do with cans.


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NO ITS Sooo true, when my muffpot is full of chicken wings I have a heck of a time pulling it over. Same problem when I have the skimmer on as well. Maybe I just need more practise. Chicken wing anyone?
 
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