Fox Shox Fork Axle
Description
Fox replacement front axles to suit Fox Forks.
We get it, axles go missing, get damaged, maybe even break. There's nothing better than a genuine Fox Racing Shox replacement axle for your beloved fork.
For the most part, the standard QR and Kabolt are interchangeable as long as you buy the model suited to your hub width (Boost or non-Boost).
On forks prior to 2021, the position of your QR lever could be managed relative to your axle tension by rotating a threaded insert on the drive side leg of the fork. This would change the angle that the QR would sit when fully engaged allowing you to keep it horizontal or aligned with the fork legs. From 2021 Fox has removed the preload adjustment hardware from the drive side of the fork. Newer QR axles to suit these new forks have a 4mm hex to adjust the pre-load on the axle before the QR is engaged. QR axles prior to this have no way of adjusting the tension relative to the QR position. If you have a 2021 or later fork and want a replacement QR axle, it's best to stick with the 2021+ QR unless you want to swap to a bolt-up axle, in which case you can use the standard Kabolt.
2021+ 36 and 38 forks with pinch-bolt axles must only use KaboltX type axles.
| Description | Fits Forks | Fox P/N | SKU |
| Kabolt - 15x100mm | All non Boost fork models | 820-09-018 | 820-09-018-KIT |
| Kabolt - 15x110mm Boost | All Boost fork models | 820-09-019 | 820-09-019-KIT |
| QR - 15x100mm | All non Boost fork models >2020 | 820-09-014 | 820-09-014-KIT |
| QR - 15x110mm Boost | All Boost fork models >2020 | 820-09-013 | 820-09-013-KIT |
| Bolt-up 15x100mm | Fox 36 from 2015+ with pinch bolts | 820-09-005 | 820-09-005-KIT |
| Pinch Bolt 20x110mm | Fox 40 series all years. | 820-00-024 | 820-00-024-KIT |
| QR - 15x110mm Boost | 2021+ 34, 36, 38 (Incl E-Bike+) | 820-09-063 | 611056143315 |
| KaboltX - 15x110mm Boost | 2021+ 36,38 (Incl E-Bike+) with Pinch Bolts | 820-09-071 | 821973386492 |
Reviews
An Axle!
by Michael
This is an axle. It is easy to over torque. I ruined the 5mm hex slot on the first one due to carelessness. Follow the low Fox torque setting and it will hold your wheel onto a Fox 40. Pretty cool.
Exactly what it says it is
by Glen -
Great axle, exactly what the description was. Just happy to replace the stripped one that was on my bike as I couldn't undo it to remove the front wheel.
20mm x 110mm - OK product, but don't recommend for people who need to remove wheels often
by Toby -
The axle itself has a couple design flaws which really make it difficult to like, it does it's job, but is easily seized and stripped with frequent removal. Even with pinch bolts completely out it can seize without warning and strip easily. This won't be a problem however you only remove wheels for tire changes/servicing.
1. The alloy it's made out of is VERY SOFT, I compare this directly to my Pike and Lyrik axles which both are made of a more hardy material, you can feel this if you hold them.
2. The 5mm hex needed to unscrew is a weird choice considering the rear of all 3 of my bikes need 6mm, and most of RockShoxs forks need 6mm if running bolts, no doubt a bigger hex requirement would reduce the ease of stripping out.
If you do end up stripping them do not try to drill them out and ruin the fork threads, instead get a dremel and cut out 2 slots on either side of the hex hole big enough for a decently sized flathead screwdriver to fit in securely. Then get an adjustable wrench and clamp down on the flat of the screwdriver at an angle that gives you good leverage and pull or push. The fork will be free, but you'll need another one of these.
Clean and simple. Not much
by David L -
Clean and simple. Not much more to add. I think it does make my 32 mm Fox fork a little stiffer, but that could also be wishful thinking.
Aesthetically pleasing
by David L. -
I like these because they are very neat and pleasing to the eye. They are an expensive bolt though.
looks way better and stays
by Jo -
looks way better and stays in place, will get another one soon
Ratings & Reviews
6 reviews
An Axle!
by Michael
This is an axle. It is easy to over torque. I ruined the 5mm hex slot on the first one due to carelessness. Follow the low Fox torque setting and it will hold your wheel onto a Fox 40. Pretty cool.
Exactly what it says it is
by Glen -
Great axle, exactly what the description was. Just happy to replace the stripped one that was on my bike as I couldn't undo it to remove the front wheel.
20mm x 110mm - OK product, but don't recommend for people who need to remove wheels often
by Toby -
The axle itself has a couple design flaws which really make it difficult to like, it does it's job, but is easily seized and stripped with frequent removal. Even with pinch bolts completely out it can seize without warning and strip easily. This won't be a problem however you only remove wheels for tire changes/servicing.
1. The alloy it's made out of is VERY SOFT, I compare this directly to my Pike and Lyrik axles which both are made of a more hardy material, you can feel this if you hold them.
2. The 5mm hex needed to unscrew is a weird choice considering the rear of all 3 of my bikes need 6mm, and most of RockShoxs forks need 6mm if running bolts, no doubt a bigger hex requirement would reduce the ease of stripping out.
If you do end up stripping them do not try to drill them out and ruin the fork threads, instead get a dremel and cut out 2 slots on either side of the hex hole big enough for a decently sized flathead screwdriver to fit in securely. Then get an adjustable wrench and clamp down on the flat of the screwdriver at an angle that gives you good leverage and pull or push. The fork will be free, but you'll need another one of these.
Clean and simple. Not much
by David L -
Clean and simple. Not much more to add. I think it does make my 32 mm Fox fork a little stiffer, but that could also be wishful thinking.
Aesthetically pleasing
by David L. -
I like these because they are very neat and pleasing to the eye. They are an expensive bolt though.
looks way better and stays
by Jo -
looks way better and stays in place, will get another one soon
Specifications
| Item | Barcode |
| Fox Shox Fork Axle | FXKBLTXL |
| Black - 15x100mm - Bolt Up Suit Fox 36 2015+ | 820-09-005-KIT |
| Black - 15x100mm - Kabolt | 820-09-018-KIT |
| Black - 15x100mm - QR | 820-09-014-KIT |
| Black - 15x110mm Boost - Bolt Up - Suit Fox 36-38 2021+ | 821973386492 |
| Black - 15x110mm Boost - Kabolt | 820-09-019-KIT |
| Black - 15x110mm Boost - QR | 820-09-013-KIT |
| Black - 15x110mm Boost - QR - Suit Fox 36-38 2021+ | 611056143315 |
| Black - 20x110mm - Bolt Up - Suit Fox 40 | 820-00-024-KIT |
| Orange - 15x100mm - Kabolt | 820-09-022-KIT |