Fox float issue

[JScottP]

Went for a ride yesterday and the rear felt locked out no matter what position I put the shock in, so used a small Allan key to remove some air and repump when I got a squirt of this foamy liquid stuff? What would cause this?

[dasilvarsa]

It's oil

[MrJacques]

I'm guessing it has a damaged seal and needs a service.

[dasilvarsa]

Looks like water mixed in the Oil as well. Deserves a service.

Water in the air chamber would make it feel "woody".

[Me rida my bicycle]

It's oil never a good idea to try release pressure with anything other than a shock pump because the rear shock pressure is so hi pushing on the valve could let all the air out in a second and with that the little bit of oil and it could damage the seals. Pump it up again and see if it feels better but best to have a expert look at it.

[BaGearA]

Went for a ride yesterday and the rear felt locked out no matter what position I put the shock in, so used a small Allan key to remove some air and repump when I got a squirt of this foamy liquid stuff? What would cause this?

could be float fluid that has served its life , requires a clean out of the aircan and shock and new float fluid 

 

or it could be damper oil which is probably leaking from the bearing assembly , only way to fix this is A full rebuild which is costly 

[droo]

Service time...

 

There are a number of things that could be going on here, and a rebuild will sort most of them out.