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To be fair, that was a misquote for what they thought was a coilover service. The install only took about 5 hours in total with alignment.

Any photos of your Ranger with the Fox 2.0? I really like the composed feel it has now. Like everyone else has said; it's a very worthy upgrade.
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I was quoted 8 f u c k i n g hours.....

Did you have the 2.0 kit installed at a Ford Dealer?
That sounds like they don't want the job.

High ball you just in case you bite.
 

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All good, the guy at the desk thought it was a different task and quoted that instead. Ended up being about 4hrs
Still high. I'm not sure what book value is, but I'd think it would be .5 hour to an hour each corner.
 


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New Lariat owner here. The suspension, as mentioned by many others, can feel mushy and it seems to have faster rebound in the rear since it's a bit bouncy feeling.

Seems going with 5100's in the rear is a cost effective option that most seem to like, but I'm not tied to anything. For example, perhaps a set of Fox 2.0's might be better or Billsteins 6112's with springs?

Really not sure. I'm essentially looking for a more controlled ride with my Ranger, but nothing too harsh either. It''ll be on the road more than dirt. Not into rock crawling and that slow stuff. If anything, I prefer Baja style, faster terrain.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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New Lariat owner here. The suspension, as most mention by others, can feel mushy at times along with faster rebound in the rear.

Seems going with 5100's in the rear is a cost effective option that most seem to like, but I'm not tied to anything. For example, perhaps a set of Fox 2.0's might be better or Billsteins 6112's with springs?

Really not sure, but coming from a moto background, I certainly have tons of experience setting up suspension. I'm essentially looking for a more controlled ride with my Ranger, but nothing too harsh either. It''ll be on the road more than dirt. Not into rock crawling and that slow stuff. If anything, I prefer Baja style, faster terrain.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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There is a huge range of opinions on this issue, including some members who like the stock suspension! I went with the Ford Performance (Fox) 2.0 Leveling Kit, which gives me "a more controlled ride" but "not too harsh."
 

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There is a huge range of opinions on this issue, including some members who like the stock suspension! I went with the Ford Performance (Fox) 2.0 Leveling Kit, which gives me "a more controlled ride" but "not too harsh."
Yep, totally understand. The Fox 2.0 and Billstein 6112's for the front (spring & damper), plus either the 5160 or 5100 for the rear dampers is where I'm leaning at the moment. For me, this truck is like a big boat in terms of how it rides. A big mushy ride.
 

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New Lariat owner here. The suspension, as mentioned by many others, can feel mushy and it seems to have faster rebound in the rear since it's a bit bouncy feeling.

Seems going with 5100's in the rear is a cost effective option that most seem to like, but I'm not tied to anything. For example, perhaps a set of Fox 2.0's might be better or Billsteins 6112's with springs?

Really not sure. I'm essentially looking for a more controlled ride with my Ranger, but nothing too harsh either. It''ll be on the road more than dirt. Not into rock crawling and that slow stuff. If anything, I prefer Baja style, faster terrain.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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I have Fox rears and will do the Fox fronts at some time. I ride on gravel/dirt forest roads a lot. If budget or time is an issue, immediately replace the rears to solve 80% of the bounce. Then do the fronts later, if at all.

If I only did street driving, I'd go with Bilsteins (stiffer then Fox) or even Eibachs (stiffer than Fox and Bilsteins).
 

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I have Fox rears and will do the Fox fronts at some time. I ride on gravel/dirt forest roads a lot. If budget or time is an issue, immediately replace the rears to solve 80% of the bounce. Then do the fronts later, if at all.

If I only did street driving, I'd go with Bilsteins (stiffer then Fox) or even Eibachs (stiffer than Fox and Bilsteins).
Thanks!
 

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Besides the price ? , whats the difference between the Fox "Tuned by Ford Performanc" kit

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/m-18000-ra-19-22-ranger-fox-ford-performance-2-suspension.html

and the regular Fox 2.0 kit?

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/rngrstge14wd-19-22-ranger-fox-stage-1-suspension-package.html

The description is almost word for word, except where "Ford Performance" is inserted. ?
No, there is a difference between the Fox aftermarket and the tuned by Ford Fox kit. You can find it here.
 

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