Cannondale atv fox podium shock User Manual

 

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General Set-up Guidelines 
 
FOX Racing Shox offers several different variations of Podium shock absorbers.  Each 
has different external adjustments available to modify the characteristics of the shock 
absorber to suit different riding conditions and rider weights.  All FOX Podium Shox can 
also be re- valved internally if the external adjustments do not offer a wide enough range 
for a given riding condition.  FOX Racing Shox recommends that an authorized dealer 
handle all re-valving and rebuilding of your Podium shocks. 
 
Podium Comp: 
The external adjustment available on the Podium Comp line of shock absorbers is limited 
to Spring Preload.  This adjustment allows the rider to adjust the front and rear ride 
height of the vehicle to suit their weight.  See ‘Spring Preload Adjustment’ for further 
information on this adjustment. 
 
Spring Preload Adjustment: 
Setting the spring preload on your vehicle is very important.  The amount of preload on 
the shock affects the ride height of the vehicle, and the consequent angles of the 
suspension components.  These aspects directly affect the handling of your vehicle.  The 
following instructions will help you set the ride height on your ATV.  You will need to 
find a level surface (i.e. concrete shop floor) to perform this accurately. 
 
Rear End: 

1.  Lift the rear of the ATV until the tires are off of the ground. 
2.  Measure the distance between the center of the rear axle and a fixed point on the 

frame directly above it. 

3.  Place the rear end back on the ground, and have the rider sit on the ATV in a 

normal riding position.  The rider should be wearing all of their riding gear. 

4.  Take another measurement from the same point on the rear axle to the same point 

on the frame.  The difference between the two measurements is the rear ride 
height sag. 

5.  Adjust the spring preload ring by threading it up or down the body of the shock 

until the sag measures to be within the limits set by your vehicle manufacturer.  
On shocks with spring preload lock collars, you will first need to loosen the lock 
collar before adjusting the preload.  Be sure to retighten the lock collar after any 
adjustment has been made. 

Front End: 

1.  The procedure for setting the front ride height is the same as for the rear, except 

you will need to adjust both sides at the same time.  Make sure the amount of sag 
measures the same on both sides of the vehicle. 

 
When setting the sag, if either end has to be changed significantly, it is a good idea to re-
measure the opposite end after making the changes to make sure it is still within the 
correct range.  Most ATV’s have springs selected for average riders.  Very light or heavy 
riders may need to change spring rates to achieve proper spring preload