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 Post subject: Fox ifp shocks
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:37 am 
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Has anyone ran these before any pros and cons


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 Post subject: Re: Fox ifp shocks
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:02 am 
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I have no first hand experience with this particular shock but it seems to be a Fox emulsion shock with rubber bushings on the ends instead of heims. That being the case, there as good as anything Fox puts out.
Anyone in the market for shocks also needs to check out http://f-o-a.com/index.php

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 Post subject: Re: Fox ifp shocks
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I just learned about these last week. IFP means independent floating piston. This is a free floating piston within the shock that seperates the nitrogen from the oil to make a more stable shock. So the gas is held in a chamber all its own. no foaming or fade. They can be added to existing fox shocks.

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 Post subject: Re: Fox ifp shocks
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Here is a picture. upper chamber holds nitrogen and lower holds oil. Normally oil and nitrogen in the same chamber. if oil is unstable or shock gets worked rapidly the oil may foam and the shock becomes less effective. With the two in separate chambers the dampening stays more consistant.
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 Post subject: Re: Fox ifp shocks
PostPosted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:27 pm 
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We'll I think that's what I'm going to run. I run some Gabriel overload shocks now with coil spring and I do nothing but blow them out every trip


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 Post subject: Re: Fox ifp shocks
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Nice, they are coming out with neat stuff all the time.

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 Post subject: Re: Fox ifp shocks
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It's exactly the same setup as the long bodied bilstiens, or any Foxes with remote canisters. Yes, it helps reduce fade and cavitation, but the downside is the shock body has to be longer for any given travel.

Personally I'd just buy the remotes.


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PhillipM wrote:
It's exactly the same setup as the long bodied bilstiens, or any Foxes with remote canisters. Yes, it helps reduce fade and cavitation, but the downside is the shock body has to be longer for any given travel.

Personally I'd just buy the remotes.


So, once you set up for this shock, modify your shock tower or upper shock mount, your committed to this shock. Chances are nothing else will fit in there. Good insight Phillip.

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Well, the Bilsteins might :D


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 Post subject: Re: Fox ifp shocks
PostPosted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:43 am 
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So do you guys think would be ok to run on the rear in conjunction with torsion bars


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 Post subject: Re: Fox ifp shocks
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I am sure you could, but I agree with Philip too. Just get the regular shocks with remote cans.

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