Read this entire installation manual prior to installing and using your Sprindex coil. Be sure that the Sprindex stroke is at least as long as your shock rating. It is okay if your shock stroke is less than the Sprindex stroke maximum.
Above: Installation on shocks such as Fox, DVO, X-Fusion, Cane Creek, and Ohlins require 2 Performance Adapters (included). Determine which of the included Performance Adapters to use (shock brands are identified on back of Performance Adapters).
Above: Installation on shocks such as Rockshox do not require any Performance Adapter but we recommend using the Performance Washer Adapter (included).
The Sprindex coil can be installed in either direction and should be installed in the direction that provides the best adjusting access. If your entire shock has good access, then install the Sprindex with the Dial away from the piggyback for easiest hand access.
Direction 1 okay
Direction 2 okay
Sprindex coil can be installed in either direction. Direction 1 provides better access to adjusting the spring rate but sometimes direction 2 is preferred depending on the bike frame design, which could hide part of your shock.
Sprindex coils fit a wide variety of shocks, but you must use the included Performance Adapters for most of them. Our Performance Adapters both improve the fit between the coil and your shock and are made of low friction Delrin to improve shock performance by allowing the spring to twist during high deflection. Also, the Performance Adapters help prevent the preload ring from self-adjusting due to coil windup. See bottom of Performance Adapter for direction of which adapter you should use. For Rockshox, no Performance Adapter is necessary but we recommend you use the Performance Washer for improved shock function.
5 size Performance Adapters are included to fit a wide variety of shocks.
For most shocks such as Fox, DVO, Cane Creek, and X-Fusion, use one Performance Adapter at each end. Use the Performance Adapter that best centers the coil on the shock at both ends (takes out the most play).
For Rockshox, Performance Adapters are not necessary but we recommend using the included Performance Washer Adapter on the preload ring end to provide a low friction surface for improved shock performance and to increase the coil length if necessary.
Follow your shock maker's instructions for changing coil spring which are typically:
To adjust the spring rate, hold the coil with one hand and twist the Dial with your other hand or vice versa. The spring rate value is identified by the printed number on the coil displayed through the Dial opening (for example, 370 lb/in in the picture above). You can even adjust the spring rate at different points of your ride depending on the trail or conditions. Preload is not a substitute for a spring that is too weak.
Shock Adjustments
After installation, all shock adjustments including preload, sag, and other settings based on your shock maker's recommendations. However, remember that the sag setting is really only a predictor of proper shock setup and that obtaining near full shock travel during your ride is what is most important. So after setting up your sag, which is a good starting point, go ride and then adjust your Sprindex as needed to obtain near full shock travel on whatever is the most extreme area of your ride, without regard for sag percentage. Remember to further stiffen your Sprindex for any trails that will likely cause even more shock travel.
For your first ride, position the rubber shock bumper so that you can see how much travel your shock reaches and adjust your spring rate accordingly. Periodically check the travel of your shock and adjust your spring rate as necessary to provide you your ideal ride.
Make sure that your shock is ready to ride
WARNING: Check for clearance before riding. If you are installing your shock on a bike for which the shock was not original equipment, follow the steps below to ensure proper clearance before riding.
Remove the coil spring from your shock.
WARNING: Rear shock setup and configuration varies greatly between different bicycle manufacturers. Be sure to refer to the owner's manual for your bicycle. Sprindex products should be installed by a qualified bicycle service technician. Improperly installed shocks can fail, causing the rider to lose control, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: All shock mounting hardware will have some inherent level of axial float which is required to achieve smooth performance. This is normal and is not a safety or performance concern. If your shock mounting hardware exhibits what you believe to be excessive float or makes noise, please contact your shock brand for assistance. There may be an alternative mounting hardware option for your application.
WARNING: Unless your shock brand advises differently, tighten the preload adjuster just until the spring no longer moves, then preload no more than 2 full turns. Preloading the spring more than 2 full turns may cause the spring to coil bind when the shock is bottomed out. This can cause damage to the shock which could lead to a loss of control resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: Shocks should be serviced by a qualified bicycle service technician. If you have any doubt whether or not you can properly service your shock, then DO NOT attempt it. Improperly serviced products can fail, causing the rider to lose control resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: Whether too stiff or too soft, the wrong spring rate can cause your shock to perform poorly, causing the rider to lose control resulting SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Adjust your shock per your shock brand's recommendations.
There are three different Sprindex lengths and strokes available, and each Sprindex coil can be adjusted through a certain spring rate range. Be sure to use the correct included adapter as described. Make sure that the spring length fits on your shock and that your maximum shock travel is not more than the specified Sprindex coil travel.
IF YOUR SHOCK IS NOT LISTED IN THE BELOW COMPATIBILITY TABLE:
Determine what your shock's stroke is and then compare that to the available Sprindex coils. Sometimes, you can find the stroke specification on the website of your bike brand for your bike model. The stroke printed on your existing coil is a clue, but it might have more stroke than your shock actually needs. Or, just measure the stroke per the picture above. Ideally, choose the Sprindex coil that has at least the amount of stroke that your shock requires, and then measure whether that Sprindex coil overall length can fit between your shock's flanges. The Sprindex coil lengths are listed in the below compatibility table. Note that most shocks can only achieve about 5mm less than their listed stroke because the bottom-out bumper can only be compressed so far, so in most cases it is okay if the Sprindex coil has up to about 3mm less stroke than your shock's stroke rating.
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (stroke x length) |
Fox DHX2 |
|
230 mm |
60 mm |
metric |
65 x142 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
230 mm |
65 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Fox DHX2 |
Trunnion |
205mm |
60mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Fox DHX2 |
Trunnion |
205mm |
65mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
8.5 inch |
2.5 inch |
English |
65 x 142 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
8.75 inch |
2.75 inch |
English |
65 x 142 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
7.875 inch |
2.0 inch |
English |
55 x 126 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
7.875 inch |
2.25 inch |
English |
55 x 126 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
210 mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
210 mm |
52mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
210 mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Fox DHX2 |
Trunnion |
185mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Fox DHX2 |
|
9.5 inch |
3 inch |
English |
75 x 162 |
Fox DHX2 Fox DHX2 |
Trunnion |
250mm 225mm |
75mm 75mm |
metric metric |
75 x 162 75 x 162 |
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (stroke x length) |
MRP Hazzard |
|
230 mm |
65 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
MRP Hazzard |
|
230 mm |
60 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
MRP Hazzard |
|
230 mm |
57.5 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
MRP Hazzard |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
65 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
MRP Hazzard |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
60 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
MRP Hazzard |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
57.5 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
MRP Hazzard |
|
200mm |
51mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
MRP Hazzard |
|
200mm |
57mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
MRP Hazzard |
|
210mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
MRP Hazzard |
|
210mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
MRP Hazzard |
|
9.5 inch |
3 inch |
English |
55 x 126 |
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (stroke x length) |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
|
230 mm |
60 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
|
230 mm |
65 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
60 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
65 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
|
7.875 inch |
2.0 inch |
English |
55 x 126 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
|
7.875 inch |
2.25 inch |
English |
55 x 126 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
|
210mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
|
210mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
Trunnion |
185mm |
52.5mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
Trunnion |
185mm |
55 |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Marzocchi 2019 Bomber CR |
|
250mm |
75mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (stroke x length) |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
230 mm |
65 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
230 mm |
62.5 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
230 mm |
60 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
230 mm |
57.5 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
65 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
62.5 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
60 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
205 mm |
57.5 mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
210mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
210mm |
52.5mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
210mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
185 |
50 |
metric |
55 x 126 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
185 |
52.5 |
metric |
55 x 126 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
185 |
55 |
metric |
55 x 126 |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
250 mm |
70 mm |
metric |
75 x 160 |
DVO Jade Coil |
|
250 mm |
75 mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
225mm |
70mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
DVO Jade Coil |
Trunnion |
225mm |
75mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (stroke x length) |
X-Fusion Vector Coil HLR |
|
222 mm /8.75 in |
69 mm |
Metric/English |
65 x 142 |
X-Fusion Vector Coil HLR |
|
200mm |
57mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
X-Fusion Vector Coil HLR |
|
240mm |
76mm |
metric |
75 x 160 |
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (length x stroke) |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
222 mm |
63 mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
222 mm |
66 mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
Trunnion |
205mm |
57.5mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
Trunnion |
205mm |
60mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
Trunnion |
205mm |
65mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
230mm |
57.5mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
230mm |
60mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
230mm |
65mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
210mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
210mm |
52.5mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
210mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
200mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
200mm |
57mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
Trunnion |
185mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
Trunnion |
185mm |
52.5mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
Trunnion |
185mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
250mm |
70mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
|
250mm |
75mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
Trunnion |
225mm |
70mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Cane Creek DB coil CS |
Trunnion |
225mm |
75mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Cane Creek DB coil IL |
|
210mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil IL |
|
210mm |
52.5mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil IL |
|
210mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil IL |
|
200mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Cane Creek DB coil IL |
|
200mm |
57mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marzocchi before 2018, some models |
|
|
|
|
65 x 142 |
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (length x stroke) |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
|
230mm |
57.5mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
|
230mm |
60mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
|
230mm |
65mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
Trunnion |
205mm |
65mm |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
|
210mm |
50mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
Trunnion |
185mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
|
7.87 inch |
2.0 inch |
English |
55 x 126 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
|
7.87 inch |
2.25 inch |
English |
55 x 126 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
|
9.5 inch |
3.0 inch |
English |
75 x 162 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
Trunnion |
225mm |
70mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Ohlins TTX22 coil |
Trunnion |
225mm |
75mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (stroke x length) |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RCT |
|
230mm |
60mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RCT |
|
230mm |
65mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RC World Cup |
|
230mm |
60mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RT Remote |
|
230mm |
60mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RT Remote |
|
230mm |
65mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil R |
|
230mm |
60mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil R |
|
230mm |
65mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RCT |
Trunnion |
205mm |
57.5mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RCT |
Trunnion |
205mm |
60mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RCT |
Trunnion |
205mm |
65mm |
metric |
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RCT |
|
210mm |
55mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RT Remote |
|
200mm |
57mm |
metric |
55 x 126 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil RC World Cup |
|
250mm |
75mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe RC |
Trunnion |
225mm |
70mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Rockshox Super Deluxe RC |
Trunnion |
225mm |
75mm |
metric |
75 x 162 |
Shock Brand/Model |
Regular or Trunnion |
Shock eye to eye |
Stroke |
Metric / English |
Sprindex spring family (stroke x length) |
Rockshox Vivid |
|
200 |
57 |
|
55 x 126 |
Rockshox Vivid |
|
216 |
63 |
|
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Vivid |
|
222 |
70 |
|
65 x 142 |
Rockshox Vivid |
|
240 |
76 |
|
75 x 162 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Push |
|
|
2.25 inch |
English |
55 x 126 |
Push |
|
|
2.5 inch |
English |
65 x 142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Extreme Racing |
|
|
|
|
|
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
200 |
57 |
English |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
217 |
63.5 |
English |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
222 |
67 |
English |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
210 |
50 |
Metric |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
210 |
52.5 |
Metric |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
210 |
55 |
Metric |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
230 |
57.5 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
230 |
60 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
230 |
62.5 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
230 |
65 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
250 |
67.5 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
250 |
70 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
250 |
72.5 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
|
250 |
75 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
185 |
50 |
Metric |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
185 |
52.5 |
Metric |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
185 |
55 |
Metric |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
205 |
57.5 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
205 |
60 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
205 |
62.5 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
205 |
65 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
225 |
67.5 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
225 |
70 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
225 |
72.5 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT STORIA LOK V3 |
Trunnion |
225 |
75 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT STORIA LOK |
|
200 |
57 |
English |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK |
|
217 |
63.5 |
English |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK |
|
210 |
50 |
Metric |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK |
|
210 |
55 |
Metric |
55 x 126 |
EXT STORIA LOK |
|
230 |
60 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT STORIA LOK |
|
230 |
65 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
DH Racing: |
|
|
|
|
|
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
222 |
67 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
241 |
74 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
230 |
57.5 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
230 |
60 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
230 |
62.5 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
230 |
65 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
250 |
70 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
250 |
72.5 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
|
250 |
75 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
Trunnion |
205 |
57.5 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
Trunnion |
205 |
60 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
Trunnion |
205 |
62.5 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
Trunnion |
205 |
65 |
Metric |
65 x 142 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
Trunnion |
225 |
70 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
Trunnion |
225 |
72.5 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT ARMA HBC V3 |
Trunnion |
225 |
75 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT ARMA HBC |
|
222 |
70 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
EXT ARMA HBC |
|
241 |
76 |
Metric |
75 x 162 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PERFORMANCE ADAPTERS
Performance Adapters are included. Sprindex coils fit a wide variety of shocks, but you must use the Performance Adapter for most of them. Our Performance Adapters both improve the fit between the coil and your shock and are made of low friction Delrin to improve shock performance by allowing the spring to twist during high deflection. See bottom of Performance Adapter for direction of which adapter you should use. For Rockshox, no adapter is necessary but we recommend you use the Performance Washer Adapter for shock performance.
COIL DIRECTION
The Sprindex coil can be installed in either direction and should be installed in the direction that provides the best adjusting access. If your entire shock has good access, then install the Sprindex with the Dial away from the piggyback for easiest hand access.
ADJUSTING SPRING RATE
To adjust the spring rate, hold the coil with one hand and twist the Dial with your other hand or vice versa. The spring rate value is identified by the printed number on the coil displayed through the Dial opening. Preload is not a substitute for a spring that is too weak.
Spring rate is shown in pounds per inch (lb/in) on Sprindex coils. Below is a conversion from lb/in to N/mm.
Lb/in |
350 |
360 |
370 |
380 |
390 |
400 |
410 |
420 |
430 |
440 |
450 |
N/mm |
61 |
63 |
65 |
67 |
68 |
70 |
72 |
74 |
75 |
77 |
79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lb/in |
460 |
470 |
480 |
490 |
500 |
510 |
520 |
530 |
540 |
550 |
560 |
N/mm |
81 |
82 |
84 |
86 |
88 |
89 |
91 |
93 |
95 |
96 |
98 |