In this video discussing the Fox 2.5 Performance Elite, the guys at shock surplus mention the longer bumpstop on the fox compared to king and icon, and an early version on the BDS half cab bronco which apparently did not have the longer bumpstops. They also mention the icon bumpstop spacer for running 37's
1" longer at compression (block height). I would be curious to know how they are getting their information on that specific detail.
There was just a post from someone that used the Fox shocks he got from Shock Surplus about a week ago. He cranked up the fronts for about 2 inches of lift in front I believe( meaning he let off pre-load to lower it). You will have to look for it.
Thats odd! Iāve had my Fox Coilovers on my 4dr First Edition for over 1.5 years (I got one of the first sets available ). It sat perfectly level right after install and it is still level, even with the 80lb 37 Nitto hanging off the back. I expected a little drop in the front after a while but itās exactly where it was after install. The spring preload on the rears on mine was barely turned down, just a few thread turns, so it would be easy to lift the rear a little by increasing the preload. Your referenced aftermarket goodies donāt have anything to do with with ride height ā¦ just spin down the spring a littleI'm running the FOX 2.5 PERFORMANCE ELITE COILOVERS and out of the box the rig is running nose high. The ride feels good in general, have hit a couple of gravel roads on Baja mode ..go fastnearby but I haven't got a change to flex it at the trails in PA. I'm planning on putting a few 100 miles before adjusting to correct for high and level it.
For reference I have Camburg UCA, ICON steering and RCV axles with ICON rear arms and track bar in my set up.
using a spring compressor of course ! FYI the fox 2.5 tool does not work, get the 3.0 if you plan to buy the preload tool.
If you got those shocks 1.5 years ago, you likely have a different rear spring than what is being sold today. By chance, do you see a PN on the rear springs you can find?
I donāt see a PN peeking under the truck.
1" longer at compression (block height). I would be curious to know how they are getting their information on that specific detail.
Hydro bumps?
I can't wait to put together our tech article about these shocks with factual data to share.
Mine rode a bit higher on the front end for the first couple hundred miles. I was hoping to lift it more today but my technician was not able to get the spanner tool. Can you provide the part number of the 3,0 tool you used ?Thats odd! Iāve had my Fox Coilovers on my 4dr First Edition for over 1.5 years (I got one of the first sets available ). It sat perfectly level right after install and it is still level, even with the 80lb 37 Nitto hanging off the back. I expected a little drop in the front after a while but itās exactly where it was after install. The spring preload on the rears on mine was barely turned down, just a few thread turns, so it would be easy to lift the rear a little by increasing the preload. Your referenced aftermarket goodies donāt have anything to do with with ride height ā¦ just spin down the spring a little
I agree with the post that the rear springs are a little soft, might change them when there are some aftermarket progressive spings available.
10-4. Sometimes the part number on the springs can be extremely hard to find. I am 99% positive those are different spring rates than what is being sold today. Sounds like its working out for you, which is great to hear.
Interesting. Seems mine came with more front preload than yours, but like I said the rears have almost no spring preload, so like Accu said it sounds like I have a different spring in the back
That is a similar spring package we are currently offering with these shocks. We are adjusting the valving inside the shocks as well to go along with those heavier spring rates.
Just curious but did you upgrade your spare tire carrier or are you utilizing the stock carrier that came with the bronco?Thats odd! Iāve had my Fox Coilovers on my 4dr First Edition for over 1.5 years (I got one of the first sets available ). It sat perfectly level right after install and it is still level, even with the 80lb 37 Nitto hanging off the back. I expected a little drop in the front after a while but itās exactly where it was after install. The spring preload on the rears on mine was barely turned down, just a few thread turns, so it would be easy to lift the rear a little by increasing the preload. Your referenced aftermarket goodies donāt have anything to do with with ride height ā¦ just spin down the spring a little
I agree with the post that the rear springs are a little soft, might change them when there are some aftermarket progressive spings available.
And no issues with a 37ā on the stock tailgate spare tire carrier?
