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  1. Apr 19, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    People have receive these set at different heights, but yes... usually 1" 3rd gen 2" 2nd gen
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    Mid travel FOX 2.5 Coilovers FOX 2.5 secondary bypass FOX 12” Triple Bypass
    Thank you, is there a way to measure what they are set when I pull them out of the box.??
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    Unless they are the extended version. In that case add 1" to those numbers. Non -extended should be 16 exposed threads and extended travel should be 27 exposed threads/ 1.925" of exposed threads which equates to a 3/2" for 2nd/3rd gen, respectively.
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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    Mid travel FOX 2.5 Coilovers FOX 2.5 secondary bypass FOX 12” Triple Bypass
    Interesting, I’m gonna pick them up Monday I will do some counting
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    Did you get ext. travel or regular travel?
     
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  6. Apr 19, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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  7. Apr 19, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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  8. Apr 19, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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    Supposedly it's a 1 for 2 with the lift. Meaning, if you adjust the threads .5" then it'll equal to a 1" increase in lift. This is supposed to be true after the initial 16 exposed threads but who knows if it's true. I haven't done it myself using this equation.
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2018 at 11:17 PM
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    So whats the consensus? 1" or 2" out of the box for a 3rd gen?
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:27 AM
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    What lift height are you trying to get to?
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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    Can anyone who has the fox 2.0 kit speak to the average maintenance interval?

    I’m very interested in the kit if it rides better on road than an OME or 5100 kit )(does it?) but I don’t want to have to send these out every year or two for rebuilding....

    Thanks for sharing any personal experiences.
    Carl
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    Read this^^
     
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    Post 211 explains this. Again.
    They are the same C/O's for 2nd & 3rd gen but the 3rd gen comes 1" lifted from factory, hence the 1" difference adding the exact same C/O's.
     
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  14. Apr 20, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    Cool, thanks.

    I have used several Fox products in the mtn bike world over the years, and in general they need to be serviced once a year, maybe I've gone 2 years...so this had me a little worried.

    The other question was about ride quality; I do not offroad regularly other than occasional beach driving. This is essentially my daily driver.
    I appreciate a controlled ride that's firm but doesn't pound the crap of me on potholed pavement.
    Is there a noticeable ride improvement over something like the 5100s or OME dampers?
     
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  15. Apr 20, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    I wouldn't be able to speak on the comparison to 5100s or OME as I had never had them, but from my stock OR suspension to my Fox set up is night and day. A huge improvement. On road and especially off road.
     
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  16. Apr 20, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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    On my 5th gen 4runner they rode much better than the 5100s I had before. I have seen them need service within 15k due to leaks, BUT just like their mtb and mx shocks they are completely rebuildable. Simple enough that they are rebuildable in your garage if you want.

    If you get the fox with clickers make sure the clickers feel like there are actual detents. I have seen two fresh out of the box(tacomas a few months apart) that would just spin and not actually adjust the coilover.
     
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    The mounting bike stuff is made to be extremely light and to perform as best as possible which usually means seals that wear quickly and need frequent service.

    Off-road stuff (for Tacoma's) is made to be more durable.

    The ride quality between Fox and Bilstein is drastically different.
    If you have particular preferences we can tune them accordingly.
     
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  18. Apr 20, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    Thanks for the input fellas.

    The general consensus I've read in these threads is ride quality of stock trd < 5100 < OME
    I would guess OME< Fox 2.0.... but I've found no data to actually support this.

    The ICON entry line kit is about $200 more than the Fox. Anyone have experience with the ICONs?
     
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  19. Apr 21, 2018 at 5:53 AM
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    Dsc guys, starting base line suggestions for clickers? On dakar mediums.
     
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  20. Apr 21, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    Start all the way negative for the softest ride possible and adjust accordingly. I am currently at 4 clicks away from all the way negative on all 6 clickers. I adjust all the way to negative if I'm going to stay on road.

    Hope that helps.
     
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