Not satisfied with fox 2.0 lift - options after install

[Matsterious]

This is the difference that putting bigger tires on makes on the look of the truck

This is stock tires

This is with Falken WildPeaks A/T3w 265/70R18

Is this stock FX4 suspension? Looks so nice.

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[jspetree]

This is the difference that putting bigger tires on makes on the look of the truck

This is stock tires

This is with Falken WildPeaks A/T3w 265/70R18

Damn that looks good! The tires really do add a lot. If you can, I’d love to see a follow up shot after the FP fox install!

 

[jspetree]

I appreciate all the input.
When I had the kit installed, I mentioned that the coil overs were adjustable and asked that the truck come out level. The shop said they contacted fox about adjusting, and they reported that they came pre-loaded at the correct height for a level. Guess that wasn’t quite true.
I think the gameplan will be bigger tires, then adjusting the front coilovers to 2.5” if still unsatisfied.

 

[azdriver]

Damn that looks good! The tires really do add a lot. If you can, I’d love to see a follow up shot after the FP fox install!

Wish I could but I was an idiot when I made the appointment with the dealership to have the work done and didn't get a written quote. They originally quoted me between $400.00 and $450.00 to do the install. But when I went back today they said it was going to cost $800.00. Didn't get a written quote because I had taken pretty much all my Fords to this dealership for mainenance and repairs and had never been lied to on pricing. But the dealership changed hands a couple of years ago and now it looks like things have changed for the worse. So needless to say the work isn't going to be done there and I need to find somewhere else to do it.

Yeah, I was a stupid fool.

 

[Bigrob]

Just got a readylift 3in with 1in block. Pretty satisfied. Might get the block removed though.

 

[Mmmmmnachos]

Well to start you did not lift the truck..... You leveled it....... By 2 inches at best because I have a feeling you did bot make adjustments to the front struts before install.....

If you really want to lift the truck then you go with a lift kit. Now mind you sonce you do have the Fox kit the rear shocks can handle a fair amount of lift so you could just swap out leaf springs.

Now if you actually want to level the truck then just simply have the front struts adjusted, add some upper control arms and get an alignment again....... Just do yourself a favor and dont use your truck as a truck if you go this route......

Don't use it as a truck? Why not?

 

[egilbe]

Don't use it as a truck? Why not?

put anythuing in the bed, your headlights will be pointing skyward

 

[Mmmmmnachos]

put anythuing in the bed, your headlights will be pointing skyward

Well those can just be adjusted. That can't be the reason.

 

[Frenchy]

Well those can just be adjusted. That can't be the reason.

You might be able to adjust it for when it is unloaded but once you load the bed your lights are out of adjustment and you cant see the road as much. Also you might as well just put the Belltech axle flip kit on at that point to see the same results in a much more extreme manner.

 

[Mmmmmnachos]

You might be able to adjust it for when it is unloaded but once you load the bed your lights are out of adjustment and you cant see the road as much. Also you might as well just put the Belltech axle flip kit on at that point to see the same results in a much more extreme manner.

I mean that can be said about any of those configurations including stock then.....nonsense. Oh wait, the only set up you can use your Ranger as a truck is to go with the Old Man Emu right? Yeah I read you pushing that all the time and I have no doubt it is a good set up.

Use your truck as a truck. It'll be fine.

 

[BladeRanger]

Wish I could but I was an idiot when I made the appointment with the dealership to have the work done and didn't get a written quote. They originally quoted me between $400.00 and $450.00 to do the install. But when I went back today they said it was going to cost $800.00. Didn't get a written quote because I had taken pretty much all my Fords to this dealership for mainenance and repairs and had never been lied to on pricing. But the dealership changed hands a couple of years ago and now it looks like things have changed for the worse. So needless to say the work isn't going to be done there and I need to find somewhere else to do it.

Yeah, I was a stupid fool.

Do you know if Stage3 motorsport do installation? They seems to have all the kits of all sort of things we can spend our money on!!!

 

[BladeRanger]

This is my setup with just the Fox 2.0 coilovers in the front, I still have the FX4 in the rear. I had the Fox 2.0 performances coilover for almost a year before replacing the wheel and tires when the apportunity came, but just someone mentioned here, where do you stop!!! My wife is looking into my $pending like a bean counters!!!
Post a pick of your Fox 2.0 on high its adjusted.

 

[808matt]

Oh wait, the only set up you can use your Ranger as a truck is to go with the Old Man Emu right? Yeah I read you pushing that all the time

every other post in the suspension/chassis

 

[Gerder]

egilbe said:
put anythuing in the bed, your headlights will be pointing skyward

Well those can just be adjusted. That can't be the reason.

… and it rides like a punt on the ocean…

 

[peterson1604]

Here's mine with the FP Fox 2.0 lift and Firestone Destination XT 255/75R17 tires instant.

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