Fox Rear Air Shock Servicing | Queenstown | NZ-Wide
Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 Service New Zealand
Professional servicing, repairs and custom tuning for compatible legacy Fox DHX Air 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 shocks from our Queenstown suspension workshop.
Specialist Suspension Workshop
Rear shock servicing, repairs and custom tuning completed in-house.
Fast Turnaround
Most suspension service work is completed within 24 to 48 hours where possible.
Six-Month Workmanship Warranty
CJSUSPENSION service workmanship is covered for six months.
NZ-Wide Service
Send your Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 to our Queenstown workshop from anywhere in New Zealand.
Fox DHX Air Servicing
We service current and earlier Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 shocks. Each shock is fully inspected during servicing, and we’ll contact you before carrying out any additional repairs or replacement work unless an additional-work allowance has been selected on the booking form.
25hr Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 Service
A clean, re-grease and lubrication service for new or low-hour air shocks, or as a refresh between larger service intervals.
- Air pressure recorded
- Damper checked on hand dyno. If aerated, a 100hr service is required.
- Mounting hardware inspected for wear
- Air sleeve removed and cleaned
- Air sleeve seals cleaned and inspected for wear. If worn, a 50hr service is required
- Seals re-greased and reused
- Air sleeve grease and lubrication refreshed
- Shock air sleeve rebuilt
- Air chamber charged with nitrogen
- Air pressure returned to the original setting
- Function checked
Ideal for newly purchased bikes or air shocks that have spent time sitting unused. Suspension can remain static for months before its first rides, allowing lubrication to settle and seals to develop stiction.
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50hr Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 Service
A mid-interval air sleeve service to replace seals, refresh lubrication and keep the shock running smoothly between complete services.
- Air pressure recorded
- Damper checked on hand dyno. If aerated, a 100hr service is required
- Mounting hardware inspected for wear
- Air sleeve removed and cleaned
- Shock inspected for wear or damage
- Air sleeve seals replaced
- Air sleeve grease and lubrication refreshed
- Shock air sleeve rebuilt
- Air chamber charged with nitrogen
- Air pressure returned to the original setting
- Function checked
If the damper is aerated or further wear is found, a 100hr service or additional work may be required.
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100hr Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 Service
A complete air spring and damper service to restore that like-new feel.
- Air pressure and adjuster settings recorded
- Mounting hardware inspected for wear
- Shock completely dismantled
- Shock inspected for wear or damage
- Air spring fully serviced
- Compression and rebound damper fully serviced
- Damper oil, seals, grease and assembly lubrication renewed
- Damper vacuum-bled
- Nitrogen charge renewed in the air sleeve and damper IFP chamber
- Shock rebuilt and function checked
- Adjuster settings and air pressure returned to the original or recommended starting point
Our complete rear shock service, covering the air spring and damper.
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Fox DHX Air Setup & Custom Tuning
Compatible DHX Air shocks can receive custom damper tuning, air-volume setup and removal or refitting when a complete clean bike is delivered.
Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 Custom Damper Tuning
Compatible Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 dampers can be custom tuned for rider weight, riding style, terrain and the level of support or comfort required.
- Customer setup and riding information reviewed
- Compression and rebound assessed
- Valving tuned to suit the rider and bike
- 100hr rear shock service completed
- Baseline settings supplied
Custom rear shock damper tuning must be added to a 100hr rear shock service.
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Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 Air Volume Spacer Setup
Adjust your Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 air spring with volume spacers to change the spring progression and bottom-out support to better suit the rider and terrain.
- Rider weight, bike and riding style reviewed
- Current air spring setup checked
- Existing volume spacer configuration checked
- Volume spacers added or removed as required
- Air sleeve reassembled
- Air pressure and setup adjusted
- Shock function checked
- Baseline settings supplied
Air volume spacers can be installed as part of a 25hr, 50hr or 100hr rear shock service at no additional installation charge. If no shock service is booked, installation is $30 plus the cost of the spacers. If the air sleeve assembly must be removed, a minimum 25hr service is required.
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Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 Removal & Installation From MTB
Removal and refitting of the Fox DHX Air 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 when a complete clean bike is delivered to the workshop.
- Suspension component removed from the bike
- Suspension component refitted after workshop service
- Basic installation checks completed
Complete bikes must arrive reasonably clean and ready to work on.
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Send Your Fox DHX Air From Anywhere in New Zealand
Book online, complete the service form and courier your rear shock to our Queenstown workshop. Local riders can also drop off the shock or a complete clean bike.
Fox DHX Air Service FAQs
Do you service Fox DHX Air 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 shocks?
Yes. We service compatible legacy Fox DHX Air shocks where the correct service parts are available and the shock is in serviceable condition.
Can you change the air volume on a Fox DHX Air?
Yes. Compatible DHX Air shocks can use internal air-volume spacers to change spring progression and bottom-out support.
Can you custom tune a Fox DHX Air?
Custom damper tuning is available on compatible DHX Air shocks where the damper and service parts are suitable.
Ready to Service Your Fox DHX Air?
Book your service online, complete the suspension service form, then either drop your shock into our Queenstown workshop or use one of the courier links on our booking page to arrange tracked shipping directly to us.