Bds/fox FP tubed

[Juniorgoss]

I bought a bds 3.5" kit with uca's. I only bought the spacer kit. The truck already has the fox tuned by ford struts and shocks on it. Trying to keep a decent ride. So question is anyone use spacers and lower the installed height of the strut?

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[Frenchy]

Just to make sure I am understanding correctly you already have the Ford Performance suspension installed and you are wanting to install the BDS Spacers on top of them?

For the front that is a Horrible idea as you will risk breaking the front struts as it will be way more load on them than designed. For the rear ist not as bad since all you.are doi g is installing a spacer between the axle and leaf.

Thats my simple input

 

[Juniorgoss]

Just to make sure I am understanding correctly you already have the Ford Performance suspension installed and you are wanting to install the BDS Spacers on top of them?

For the front that is a Horrible idea as you will risk breaking the front struts as it will be way more load on them than designed. For the rear ist not as bad since all you.are doi g is installing a spacer between the axle and leaf.

Thats my simple input

Essentially yes. But the idea is to take the preload out of the strut and bring it down from its 2" lift and use the spacer for the height. I dont want to crank the struts up for the 3" putting so much preload in them that it kills the ride. Bds uses a shackle for the rear but the fox shock should work fine

 

[Frenchy]

It would be best to leave the front alone. If you lower the preload too much there is a chance that you will bottom out the shock. Doing that will drastically decrease the ride quality. If you want lift and want it done right then get the correct shocks that will do the job.

 

[Juniorgoss]

It would be best to leave the front alone. If you lower the preload too much there is a chance that you will bottom out the shock. Doing that will drastically decrease the ride quality. If you want lift and want it done right then get the correct shocks that will do the job.

Wasn't really thinking about shock travel. That's why I asked, to get more input on it. Thank you!

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