Stage 3's 2019 Ranger Fox 2.0 Stage 1 Package Review!

[Jason@Stage3]

I have a question about whether or not these coilovers can be used to lower the ride height of the front of the truck below the stock ride height. Curious to see if this is possible

They're only rated for down to 0" of ride height. Below that, you'll likely take too much preload out of the spring and get a really wonky ride.

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[Kevin Franklin]

They're only rated for down to 0" of ride height. Below that, you'll likely take too much preload out of the spring and get a really wonky ride.

Thank you for responding. That was my thought, but thought I would ask.

 

[Jason@Stage3]

Thank you for responding. That was my thought, but thought I would ask.

No worries. It's what I'm here for.

The rumor mill had it that Belltech was working on Ranger lowering stuff, but I don't know how true that was, much less have any sort of ETA. Especially now in these Times of Plague.

Lowering hardware will come. Though it does look like that will be LATER rather than SOONER.

 

[Kevin Franklin]

No worries. It's what I'm here for.

The rumor mill had it that Belltech was working on Ranger lowering stuff, but I don't know how true that was, much less have any sort of ETA. Especially now in these Times of Plague.

Lowering hardware will come. Though it does look like that will be LATER rather than SOONER.

We here appreciate the effort that you put into working with us and I suspect that you are correct on "LATER rather than SOONER"

 

[ac_perks]

I only see one pic on your profile. Am i missing something?

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/showcase/ac_perks-ranger-lariat-4x4.47/

 

[ac_perks]

Great looking truck! What offset are the wheels?

Thanks!

https://www.methodracewheels.com/collections/trail-series-1/products/702-matte-black-1

0 offset 4.75" backspacing. Got them through Stage 3 as well.

 

[ac_perks]

Did you leave the fox coilovers at the preset 2" of lift?

They were adjusted a bit, I don't remember specifically what we did. Got a bit more going on here as well (BDS 3.5" UCA Lift kit) that impacts the ride height.

 

[j0shm1lls]

@Jason@Stage3 For those of us that jumped in early and just got the 3.5" UCA Lift Kit from BDS, is it possible to upgrade just the front FX4 shocks w/spacers to the Fox 2.0 coilovers and new spacers from BDS?

 

[Jason@Stage3]

Please PM your order number so I can look into your issue.

Thanks!

Edit: Removed quote, since the member in question has been banned due to harassment.

 

[Hairball]

@Jason@Stage3 I am interested in the fox kit but was curious if rubber protectors for the exposed shock shaft on the rear shocks(like on the Eibach kit) is available or necessary.

 

[Jason@Stage3]

@Jason@Stage3 I am interested in the fox kit but was curious if rubber protectors for the exposed shock shaft on the rear shocks(like on the Eibach kit) is available or necessary.

Fox makes their own Roost Shields for the 2.0s, but feasibly, you can use any universal boot that will fit over a 2" diameter shock. These from ICON, for example.

As far as necessity, boots are pretty cheap insurance against pitting (the Roost Shields arguably less so, but they offer a bit better protection). If you're off-roading on the regular and want to maximize your shock lifespan, then I personally recommend them. I run the rear shocks on my personal truck with boots.

If you hardly ever take your truck off-road or aren't ever dealing with gravely roads, then they probably aren't all that necessary.

 

[DocE3Gun]

Fox makes their own Roost Shields for the 2.0s, but feasibly, you can use any universal boot that will fit over a 2" diameter shock. These from ICON, for example.

As far as necessity, boots are pretty cheap insurance against pitting (the Roost Shields arguably less so, but they offer a bit better protection). If you're off-roading on the regular and want to maximize your shock lifespan, then I personally recommend them. I run the rear shocks on my personal truck with boots.

If you hardly ever take your truck off-road or aren't ever dealing with gravely roads, then they probably aren't all that necessary.

Thank you for mentioning gravel roads. I hadn't thought of that for my truck and grew up on gravel...even though I used covers on my ATV's for that purpose.

 

[Hairball]

Fox makes their own Roost Shields for the 2.0s, but feasibly, you can use any universal boot that will fit over a 2" diameter shock. These from ICON, for example.


Thanks for your reply, I don't off-road much but I'm thinking the boots are cheap insurance for my suspension investment.

 

[peterson1604]

We installed a 2019-2020 Ranger Fox 2.0 Stage 1 Suspension Package a while back on our 2019 Ranger Overland Build, and now that we've put it through its paces both on and off-road, we have now released a Fox 2.0 review video which is now up on our YouTube Channel.

The Fox 2.0s are a very balanced suspension kit and they ride pretty great on-road, and can handle moderate to fairly tough off-roading as long as you're not really pushing you speed. Sure, they're not a 2.5 coilover, but if you're putting together a more road trip-friendly Overland or street/trail truck, you probably don't want to make the jump to a 2.5 anyway.

Their only downsides are they aren't 2.5s (though they aren't meant to be) and that they're pricier than some other options (but can handle off-roading a lot better).



Direct link to video.

Great review and video. I've watched all your mods to the Ranger and would love to add the Fox kit but tough to sell that idea to the wife when I only have 5700 miles on it.

 

[ddtcm81]

I would avoid Stage 3 motorsports at all cost. They have a D- on BBB for a reason. I ordered this kit from stage 3 and it never arrived, not only did it not arrive but stage 3 never ever returned my calls or emails and did not even try to initiate the investigation with UPS.

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