Tigon Stroke Change
Tigon Stroke Change
Feb 2024 orig.
Recommendations and Warnings
Cane Creek recommends only trained suspension technicians perform service on all suspension, using all required tools and following all proper procedures. Anyone without access to the proper equipment or with any concerns on the procedures should defer to an authorized Cane Creek service center for service. Improper service can result in loss of performance or suspension failure. All Cane Creek shocks have pressurized nitrogen and oil, even coil shocks. Follow the service procedures exactly as written to avoid possible injury or harm to the suspension. Always wear eye protection while performing suspension service.
Please dispose of all waste products and materials through proper channels to avoid contamination of the environment.
Any damage or issues resulting from improper service will not be covered by warranty. If you have a shock still in its original warranty period and do not wish to void your warranty, please contact an authorized Cane Creek service center.
Service Notes
This service covers changing stroke ONLY on a new Tigon shock. As o-rings are considered new as part of this service, they will not be replaced. If this stroke change is being done on an older shock, a full 100 hour service is recommended.
The stroke change procedure is the same for Standard and Trunnion mount shocks. Only where to clamp the valve body varies.
Service Kits
No service kits required. If decreasing stroke, one of the below Stroke Reducers will be required:
ADD0233 – Tigon – 2.5mm Stroke Reducer
ADD0234 – Tigon – 5mm Stroke Reducer
Required Cane Creek Tools
None
Additional Tools & Supplies
Crowfoot wrench – 34mm
Torque wrench
Pick – metal & plastic
Torque, Loctite, Oil & Nitrogen Specs
Torque & Loctite Chart
Part | Torque Spec | Loctite Spec |
---|---|---|
RAMP Tube | 14.5 Nm | None |
General Prep
Clean shock. Remove hardware if needed to clear preload collar. Remove preload collar circlip. Remove preload collar and spring.
Shock Ready for Stroke Change
Preload Collar Circlip Removal
Preload Collar Circlip Removed
Preload Collar Removal
Spring Removal
Ready for Stroke Change
RAMP Tube & Stroke Reduction Removal
Step 1 – Air Removal
Remove valve cap and release any air from RAMP tube. Remove spring spacer.
Valve Cap Removal
Air Removal from RAMP Tube
Spring Spacer Removal
Step 2 – RAMP Tube Opening
Clamp valve body in soft jaw vise. Loosen RAMP tube using 34mm crowsfoot. Use caution as contents of shock can still have pressurized air. Hold outer damper tube and unthread RAMP tube. Take care to not slide RAMP tube past the oil seal head on the damper tube.
Shock Clamped for RAMP Tube Removal
Freeing RAMP Tube
RAMP Tube Unthreaded but not Removed
RAMP Tube Pushed up to Oil Seal Head
Step 3 – Removing Stroke Reduction
Slide top out bumper and washer out of the valve body. Remove stroke reduction if present and pull off shaft.
Stroke Reduction Removed from Valve Body
RAMP Tube Reassembly
Step 1 – Stroke Reduction Install
If RAMP tube was completely removed, lightly grease inner rim of RAMP tube and outer edge of oil seal head. Install RAMP tube on damper tube, using a pick to work RAMP tube past oil seal head. Install stroke reduction if needed. Be sure to seat fin on reduction in valve body properly.
Greasing RAMP Tube
Greasing Oil Seal Head
RAMP Tube Install
Working Oil Seal Head Past RAMP Tube Lip 1
Working Oil Seal Head Past RAMP Tube Lip 2
RAMP Tube Past Oil Seal Head
Stroke Reduction Install
Stroke Reduction Installed on Shaft
Stroke Reduction Installed in Valve Body
Step 3 – RAMP Tube Install
Thread RAMP tube onto valve body. Clamp valve body in soft jaw vise. Using 34mm crowsfoot, tighten RAMP tube onto valve body to 14.5 Nm.
Seating RAMP Tube on Valve Body
RAMP Tube Seated on Valve Body
Valve Body Clamped for RAMP Tube Install
Threading RAMP Tube on Valve Body
Torquing RAMP Tube on Valve Body
Final Prep
Spring Reinstall
Set adjusters to factory neutral. Using hand dyno, test shock for function. Ensure Climb Switch engages and operates properly. Turn individual adjusters to test each one. Set back to original tune if desired.