Clunking DHX?

[PepperJester]

Hi,

The DHX on my Sx Trail has recently started making a bit of a "clunk" noise under compression. If I push on the suspension and compress the shock slowly its silent but if you push it down fast it makes a solid clunk.

All the bolts are right on the links and nothing looks out of place on the shock. So far it rides fine.

Is this a sign of a issue to come or nothing to worry about? I'd rather get it rebuilt now then in the summer during race season if a problem is brewing.

Any suggestions?

[hungryleprican]

how much air pressure is in there?

[Monkeybidnezz]

I think I have the same issue. All my bolts seem to be fine, but my bro thinks it could be the dreaded clunk from a blown DHX. MTBR has a pretty extensive topic on this.

I'm just going to ride it out for a while since it feels fine. No issues with the rebound, or performance so I'll just send it in to Push to get it upgraded.

[jrfor0]

the shock is dead. it needs to get sent back to fox. mine had the same problem not too long ago.

[PepperJester]

how much air pressure is in there?

I have no idea - Mine is one of them sealed up DHX4.0 that come on the SX's - I have no boost valve just pro pedal, rebound and spring preload.



So ok next question: If I must send it away is this something that fox is best to fix or would now be a good time for a trip to Push?