quangdog
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I've been looking for some good way to tell just how much of a difference a suspension upgrade will make, and all the reviews I've run across are so... subjective... it's really hard to tell.
I have a 2019 Lariat FX4, and I will take this off road up into the mountains to do some hiking/backpacking/camping, as well as just to go play on the offroad trails available in my area. I find the on-road ride to be fine, if a little stiff in the rear, but there is quite a bit of wallowing. For example, when I pull out of my driveway at an angle over the curb, the truck will rock back and forth 3-4 times before finally settling down. I'd like a ride that feels a little more planted, but don't really want to break the bank to get it.
So, will it make much difference if I only swap out the factory FX4 rear shocks for the stage 2 Fox shocks available at Level 3? I see they are on sale right now, so I'd pull the trigger if I could be convinced that it will help settle down the body roll a bit.
If it matters, I'd also like to get a 2.5" RC leveling kit for the front, but have hesitated to do so if I really need to replace shocks in rear and coilovers in the front to get a better ride.
I'm not a crazy offroader and I'm not looking to build a massive overlander. I don't necessarily want bigger tires or wheels... just a less wobbly and stiff ride that will still perform well off road.
Happy to hear opinions - especially if you have only swapped out the rear shocks.
Thanks!
I have a 2019 Lariat FX4, and I will take this off road up into the mountains to do some hiking/backpacking/camping, as well as just to go play on the offroad trails available in my area. I find the on-road ride to be fine, if a little stiff in the rear, but there is quite a bit of wallowing. For example, when I pull out of my driveway at an angle over the curb, the truck will rock back and forth 3-4 times before finally settling down. I'd like a ride that feels a little more planted, but don't really want to break the bank to get it.
So, will it make much difference if I only swap out the factory FX4 rear shocks for the stage 2 Fox shocks available at Level 3? I see they are on sale right now, so I'd pull the trigger if I could be convinced that it will help settle down the body roll a bit.
If it matters, I'd also like to get a 2.5" RC leveling kit for the front, but have hesitated to do so if I really need to replace shocks in rear and coilovers in the front to get a better ride.
I'm not a crazy offroader and I'm not looking to build a massive overlander. I don't necessarily want bigger tires or wheels... just a less wobbly and stiff ride that will still perform well off road.
Happy to hear opinions - especially if you have only swapped out the rear shocks.
Thanks!
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