rear suspension for towing

[magdraft]

I just put a rough country 2.5" level on the front of my 2021 ranger lariat and love the look. From may until October I tow my bass boat once or twice a month when its out of water and will most likely be adding airbags once fishing season starts here in may. I wouldn't mind adding a set of rear shocks as well to go with the set up. I do zero off roading and basically only drive pavement roads. I was looking at the fox 2.0 rears with the idea of possibly swapping the fronts down the road. Is upgrading the rear shocks a waste of money? or will I see a better ride driving around town empty and towing?

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[AzScorpion]

I just put a rough country 2.5" level on the front of my 2021 ranger lariat and love the look. From may until October I tow my bass boat once or twice a month when its out of water and will most likely be adding airbags once fishing season starts here in may. I wouldn't mind adding a set of rear shocks as well to go with the set up. I do zero off roading and basically only drive pavement roads. I was looking at the fox 2.0 rears with the idea of possibly swapping the fronts down the road. Is upgrading the rear shocks a waste of money? or will I see a better ride driving around town empty and towing?

The rears will make a big difference over the stock shocks. It'll take any bouncing/wallowing away especially over bumpy roads. Probably the best money spent to improve the ride especially if it has the Fx4 suspension on it.

 

[magdraft]

The rears will make a big difference over the stock shocks. It'll take any bouncing/wallowing away especially over bumpy roads. Probably the best money spent to improve the ride especially if it has the Fx4 suspension on it.

its just a standard 4x4 not the fx4.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I just put a rough country 2.5" level on the front of my 2021 ranger lariat and love the look. From may until October I tow my bass boat once or twice a month when its out of water and will most likely be adding airbags once fishing season starts here in may. I wouldn't mind adding a set of rear shocks as well to go with the set up. I do zero off roading and basically only drive pavement roads. I was looking at the fox 2.0 rears with the idea of possibly swapping the fronts down the road. Is upgrading the rear shocks a waste of money? or will I see a better ride driving around town empty and towing?

Hi Mark,

Tow testing, development and ratings were done with OEM shocks on all 4 wheels. So you are certainly free to Mod your shocks but only if you are compelled to do so for some reason.

A bit of a back story in that when trailer tow ratings are signed off for production, there is a thorough drive evaluation done with a mix of executives and "grunts". It is not just a rating as Towing confidence is also assessed. So play the shock dance if you wish...it is your vehicle, but towing with OEM should be fine unless your calibrated A$$ometer says differently.

Best,
Phil

 

[Dereku]

Hi Mark,

Tow testing, development and ratings were done with OEM shocks on all 4 wheels. So you are certainly free to Mod your shocks but only if you are compelled to do so for some reason.

A bit of a back story in that when trailer tow ratings are signed off for production, there is a thorough drive evaluation done with a mix of executives and "grunts". It is not just a rating as Towing confidence is also assessed. So play the shock dance if you wish...it is your vehicle, but towing with OEM should be fine unless your calibrated A$$ometer says differently.

Best,
Phil

My A$$ometer always says Bilstein. Has for a long time. I just light tighter valving but I know what I am giving up. Body control is greater than comfort to me. Some people just need to know it will be a firmer ride. Really cant have your cake and eat it to in these moments.

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