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Fox finally unveils the updated 40 & grip X2 damper. The most dominant downhill MTB fork ever made just got smoother. Mar 19, 2026 12:00 PM EDT Editor, BikeMag Key points. * The new Fox 40 fork enhances downhill bike suspension with Glidecore air spring technology. * Updates include improved GripX/GripX2 dampers, redesigned arch, reduced weight, and smoother operation. * Both 29" and 27.5" variants receive internal upgrades, offering better compliance and tunability. The wait is finally over for the gravity-fueled faithful. For years, the Fox 40 hasn't just participated in the downhill circuit; it's dictated its terms from the top of the podium. But even a legend knows when it's time to evolve. Fox has officially pulled the curtain back on the all-new 40, proving that the most dominant fork in MTB history still has room to find more speed. With a refined chassis that balances stiffness with surgical precision and a damping overhaul that feels like cheating, this isn't just a marginal gain - it's a total recalibration of what a DH fork can do. Why mess with A winning formula? World Cup DH racing is one of the most physically demanding disciplines in mountain biking in terms of trail abuse on bikes and riders, so how do you make trails feel smoother and make riders faster? Fox has been asking this question for years, and the modern answer is a more supple interaction between the suspension and the ground, without sacrificing precision. And that is just what the new Fox 40 has done. It hasn't been a huge secret that a new 40 was on the way, and there have been plenty out in the wild under RAD riders like Jackson Goldstone, Gracey Hemstreet, Asa Vermette, Anna Newkirk, and the newest member of the Frameworks Racing team, Aaron Gwin. While it hasn't been the most tightly guarded secret, the updates are pretty subtle visually but impressive in terms of performance. What's new with the Fox 40. The newly imagined Fox 40 uses a similar Glidecore air spring to the one Bikemag saw in the new 36 and 34. The Glidecore system, which is both vertically and horizontally compliant, reduces friction and allows the top end of the travel to be tapped into much more easily, resulting in a more responsive fork without losing support at the mid and low ends of the travel. The GripX and GripX2 damper have been improved for the 40, and an entirely new mid-valve piston and valve stack (main piston assembly), alongside the Glidecore airspring, keep the new 40 supple at the top and supportive everywhere else. The 40 still uses the same valve stack as the previous version, but with an updated valve shape and profile to allow more oil to move more freely throughout the system. When paired with the GripX and GripX2 damper, riders still have the same unmatched levels of tunability when dialing in compression and rebound. To further reduce the friction in the system, Fox has moved the bypass ports on the lowers. But that's not all that's new with the lowers. With the 29" specific fork, the 40 now has a generative designed arch that follows the trend with the other forks in the lineup. This new design reduces weight, allowing the airspring and damper to have less lift when called upon, while maintaining the same stiffness that has led to the 40 dominating World Cup Races for years. Other subtle changes include a new fender that no longer attaches to the bleeders, and a cassette-style air-side cap that allows for quicker volume adjustments. One thing that remains the same is the 27.5 variant, which retains the same lowers but still gets the same internal updates, such as the MCU bumper, Glidecore air spring, and increased negative air volume. Same progress, just no cool new fender, bypass valve relocation, or H.R. Geiger-looking arches. Womp womp. Fox 40 details. MSRP: $1999.00 USD | $2479.00 CAD | $3199.00 AUD | 2,199.00 € | £2,099.00 * 190 and 203mm Travel * 29" and 27.5" * 44, 48, 52, 56mm Offsets * DH Boost 20mm Floating Axle * PM200 - 29 | PM203 27.5 * 230mm Max Brake Rotor Size * 2.5" Max Tire Size * Starting Weight: 2755g * Learn more at ridefox.com Keep Watching These New 3D-Printed Titanium Cranks Cost How Much?! Watch More Editor, BikeMag Deven grew up in a small town in southern Oregon, renowned for its extensive trail networks. He has held almost every job in the industry, from an unpaid shop groom to sales and service manager, and even PR and Marketing for several prominent cycling brands. With a deep love for cycling in all its forms, Deven advocates opening the sport to everyone and facilitating positivity.

Jeep's latest drop gives the ultimate Wrangler off-roader a massive price cut. You can now get a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 in your Jeep without having to pay six figures - and more variations could be on the way. If you buy from a link, Incited may earn a commission. Learn more Following the resurrection of the Wrangler 392 Final Edition, it seems that Jeep has been given the go-ahead to run wild with the 6.4-liter Hemi engine. It was only just a few days ago that Fox Factory unveiled a V8-powered Commando release in time for Veterans' Day, and now there's yet another special off-roader entering the fray. Jeep is calling it the Moab 392. While it brings exclusive treatment and special touches, it's especially notable because it makes the brand's ultimate V8-powered Wrangler way more affordable. Anniversary eight-cylinder. The release comes inspired by the Jeep brand's 85th anniversary along with the 60th anniversary of the Easter Jeep Safari, which is hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers based in Moab, Utah. As befits its namesake, proceeds from the sale of the Wrangler Moab 392 "give back to the off-road playgrounds passionate Jeep fans and enthusiasts have come to know and love." What's more, it comes equipped with quite the assortment of standard features. Around the exterior, Jeep has decked it out with a body-color hardtop, a set of rock rails, as well as some molded fender flares and black tow hooks. While it's not an especially transformative visual treatment, the Moab 392 does include some key upgrades to the hardware. Along with some 17-inch beadlock wheels wrapped in 35-inch A/T tires, it also runs a 4.56 axle ratio with Jeep's Selec-Trac transfer case. Rounded out by an interior trimmed in leather and outfitted with a 12.3-inch display and a premium Alpine audio system, the real cherry on top (or rather, under the hood) comes in the form of the engine. With 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque on tap, the $79,995 Moab undercuts its 392 predecessor by some $20,000. While it doesn't quite offer the same savings as Fox Factory's Commando build, it should be far easier to get your hands on one - especially if you're a civilian. Duck for cover. Given that Jeep will be ringing in an impressive 85 years come 2026, you can bet that this won't be the last of the brand's birthday celebrations. Not hardly, as the Moab 392 is actually the first in a series of "airdrops" that will see a new special edition Wrangler released on the 12th of each month for the next 12 months. In other words, there are 11 more to come. As a nod to the widely popular ducking practice, Jeep fittingly teased the themes of the next launches on crates adorned with fowl of various designs. Each one will correspond to one of the "Twelve 4 Twelve" program Wranglers. Beyond bringing more eye-catching graphics and other special equipment, these forthcoming Jeeps have the potential to introduce some exciting powertrain options. While the first release comes with the 392-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) Hemi V8 under the hood, future drops may opt for a different engine, like, say a 5.7-liter Hemi or the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six. For that matter, there's some possibility that it could even be a Gladiator or some other body style. Given some of the concepts that Jeep has brought to its Easter Safari in years past, there's plenty of cause to be excited. Pricing and availability. According to Jeep, Orders for the 2026 Wrangler Moab 392 are now open, with a starting MSRP of $79,995 (excluding $1,995 destination). You'll be able to catch the next drop on December 12, 2025. In the meantime, you can head to Jeep's website to learn more. 2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392. About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers. Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure its independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.

Jeep goes on defense with 12 limited-edition buzz model wranglers in 12 months. Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Don't look now, Jeep fans, but after several years with plenty of daylight in between sales volumes of the Wrangler and Ford Bronco, Dearborn's revived 4x4 is rapidly closing the gap. Jeep is mounting a twofold defensive strategy: for starters, it's slashing prices across the Wrangler lineup, from the base Sport on up to the 392(s). And second? Uh, well, that's where that (s) comes in. Jeep plans to get customers in the door with a monthly "buzz model" release. Look out, folks; Bob's about to flood the zone. "Starting today, the Jeep brand will unveil a new limited-edition Wrangler model on the 12th of each month for the next 12 months - an integral part of our yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve celebration commemorating 85 years of off-road leadership and adventure," Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said in the company's announcement. "Each product release will embody the boldness, authenticity and unapologetic spirit that defines our brand. It's an ongoing tribute to the capability, freedom and adventurous DNA that have shaped our brand for generations." The first model in this offensive is the Moab 392, which is the purple one shown here. It's not mechanically unique from a standard Wrangler 392 (those words feel wrong placed together like that); what you're getting is the dress-up, the short model run and, of course, the accompanying exclusivity. Hey, Jeep always said the 392s would be limited, right? There's simply no limit on the number of limited editions they plan to make. Easy mix-up; could happen to anybody. And while I keep making reference to 392s here, we're not to assume that all 12 of these will be V8-powered - or that if they are, it will necessarily be the 392. Remember, Jeep also has the 5.7-liter Hemi in its proverbial pocket. We've never seen it in a body-on-frame Jeep from the factory, but we can't rule anything out at this point. "[There's] not a single powertrain we aren't open to considering, and we will have more horsepower and powertrains across Jeep," Broderdorf told a group of media who attended a remote background session. Just yesterday, Jeep announced an official collaboration with Fox Factory to build a supercharged 392 Wrangler that will be sold exclusively to service members and veterans. This all tracks with Broderdorf's previous remarks about V8 powertrain expansion within the Wrangler and Gladiator families - but all remains silent on the V8 pickup truck for now. In other words, don't panic quite yet, Gladiator fans. Remember, Jeep already had the engineering done for the Wrangler; all it had to do was put an existing design back into production. Since the two are on slightly different platforms, those changes may not directly translate, and we may not even see the Gladiator 392 as a "factory" Jeep truck; like the Commando, it may end up being the product of a partnership with an aftermarket powertrain shop. Set an alarm for the 12th, folks. It's gonna be a ride.