Frustrated with FOX! (2.0 Stage 1)

[EJH]

After waiting 2 months my FOX 2.0 Stage 1 suspension kit finally showed up. I took measurements from the ground to the Bottom of the fender both sides. Yesterday I Installed the coil overs and rear shocks. From reading Stage 3’s info, and info on the FOX website I anticipated 2-2.5” of lift in the front with the new coil overs as set from the factory. To my dismay I have only gained 1.25” of ride height… I figured Atleast they’re adjustable, but then I read that they have to be removed and compressed in a press to adjust the collar… I don’t have a press and I’m not thrilled with spending money at a shop to have somebody do it for me when it should’ve shipped at the advertised setting.. I will say the ride quality is incredible compared to the FX4 coil overs, but this is definitely annoying.

The front height gained depends on what the stock height was. There seems to be a lot of variabilty in stock heights. Some trucks, like mine, have 2 inches of rake front to back stock. Some others report 3 to 3.5 inches of rake. If your truck was on the higher end of average for front height (like mine seems to be) then no surprise you did not see a full 2 inches of front height gain.

FWIW, my stock FX4 w/ the Hankooks is 36" front and 38" rear to the center of the fenders. What was yours to start with @Wesmertz ?

I do agree that having to remove the shock, and especially having to use a press, to adjust them is a huge PITA. From what I see on YouTube, the smaller spring compressors will not fit around the Fox coils. You are required to use a press to compress the spring enough to adjust the preload ring. Very few of us have access to a press

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[Wesmertz]

Wow I haven’t been on in a while and this post is still going! Sooo in recap.. The original height measurements were on a medium sized note pad that is absolutely gone at this point. However the “post Fox 2.0” measurements with the 275/65R18 Toyo AT3s (kick ass tires so far) are in the attached picture. Also, there is no labeling on the “general” Fox springs as opposed to the Ford/Fox kit. After a lot of driving since the kit I will say this… the ride is amazing. I drive A LOT on wash boarded dirt roads that would rattle the shit out of my ‘99 Suburban. Fox just eats it up, keeps traction, and makes you feel like you can fly. I feel planted while driving (especially while fast). I feel 10x more confident in the dirt. It still feels like a truck, not a Lincoln.

My Leer shell will be arriving in the next couple weeks so I am eager to see what it does to bring my ass end down. (I am assuming not much).

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Wow I haven’t been on in a while and this post is still going! Sooo in recap.. The original height measurements were on a medium sized note pad that is absolutely gone at this point. However the “post Fox 2.0” measurements with the 275/65R18 Toyo AT3s (kick ass tires so far) are in the attached picture. Also, there is no labeling on the “general” Fox springs as opposed to the Ford/Fox kit. After a lot of driving since the kit I will say this… the ride is amazing. I drive A LOT on wash boarded dirt roads that would rattle the shit out of my ‘99 Suburban. Fox just eats it up, keeps traction, and makes you feel like you can fly. I feel planted while driving (especially while fast). I feel 10x more confident in the dirt. It still feels like a truck, not a Lincoln.

My Leer shell will be arriving in the next couple weeks so I am eager to see what it does to bring my ass end down. (I am assuming not much).

You might be surprised what 200 lbs of topper will do - I have the Fox 2.0 set at 2” and an ARE topper - pretty much dead level for me. Sometimes, a little bit is all it takes. I hope it works out for you Wesley.

 

[Rhino]

Well, the tires are on. I did have to remove the crash bars (fronts only, back clear fine) to get rid of some rubbing. Now shes aligned and ready to roll. I have intentions to get a camper shell this year, so I think I’ll wait to adjust the springs until after that’s installed. I may just need that inch!

dont look to bad tbh for me thou its to much rake and id have to adjust it but ive dealt with those coilovers before so it can be done at home its just a pain

I have the FPP Fox 2.0 kit and it’s fantastic. Perfectly level and completely changed the truck. Love them! (I know this doesn’t help lol, but hopefully it helps somebody else in the market).

looks sick! nooooow give me your flares! please

 

[Wesmertz]

I have the FPP Fox 2.0 kit and it’s fantastic. Perfectly level and completely changed the truck. Love them! (I know this doesn’t help lol, but hopefully it helps somebody else in the market).

What flares are those?

 

[JasonTremor]

Maybe it is a optical illusion, but all these pics make it appear the front is sitting about an inch higher than the rear.

 

[Rhino]

What flares are those?

rtr

 

[Rhino]

Maybe it is a optical illusion, but all these pics make it appear the front is sitting about an inch higher than the rear.

the front end on the ops truck is sitting lower not higher....

 

[JasonTremor]

the front end on the ops truck is sitting lower not higher....

Could be the angle of the picture causing it to look lower in the rear to me.

 

[Rhino]

Could be the angle of the picture causing it to look lower in the rear to me.

idk how tbh since its pretty clear the ops truck still has a pretty good amount of rake instead of sitting level

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