Fox 2.0 Coilover IFP and rear 2.0 Remote Reservoir review

I wasn't asking for advise, simply offering options to another poster. We essentially said the same thing, just phrased differently.

 

Well stated. Apologies for any misunderstanding. Was in a rush and didn't realize my tone. Good man!... And was kinda ticked I haven't been getting updates on a thread into which I've put quite some time. So again, sorry bud.

 

I been skimming through the thread so sorry if was already mentioned, but I saw most were cranking the front 2.0 coil overs to a 3" lift I just needed confirmation that these are the same 2.0 that say only 2" of lift cuz I can not find any option to have 3" inch lift and I'm currently running a 2.5 inch lift with almost no room to spare for tires rubbing so I need to maintain that 2 and a half if not maybe add a little to it, and if so is ride quality still good cranked that much

 

I have the 2.0s at 2.5" of lift. They're a bit limited on down travel I find so sometimes I wish I had gone with an extended travel coilover. I do still find the ride quite nice, in my opinion better than the bilstein setups I've ridden in. There's enough thread to go up to 3" as well.

 

As previously stated, they'll def go to 3". You're just going to need new UCA's over 2.25" of lift.

Also, the ride difference you are experiencing is due to the angle of your LCA. Toyota did their homework and built the suspension to ride well at a given angle. Improving shocks and springs greatly improves ride, but crank Em up and you're going to feel like you need extended travel (even though I guarantee that would help less than its worth in cost). There's a reason Fox sets Em where they do. I prefer the slightly added stiffness of a higher LCA angle, but considering my slight bit of lift stiffend the ride as much as it did, I can't imagine what 3" would feel like. PM Mully if you want to go that high, he knows better than I do how to get it right. True story, write that down.

My recommendation is if you want over 2.25" of lift in the front and a smooth ride and 35's, then go with a drop bracket kit. Otherwise, you're looking at long travel and unless you wheel your Taco at high speed in the desert, you're just show boating a loud "clinking and clanking" truck. Lol (did a year of research and those long travel setups make so much noise it's alarming haha) my 2 cents

 

Thanks for the info an auto shop here that does these all the time and gets good reviews suggest leaving them at 2" and just adding a 1/4 - 1/2 Steel plate spacer and I wouldn't lose any lift or ride quality that way, so I might give that a try, between him and a little research done I haven't found anything bad regarding those small spacers

 

I'd stay away from any spacers bud. Just turn the coil overs. Spacers screw with your bump stop distance. As in, they don't allow your shocks to do the work and if you bottom out the shock, you're essentially driving the piston rod into the housing. Dude at your shop prob doesn't want to put those things in a coil compressor bc it's super sketchy. Turn the dial, that's why it's there lol.

 

Got that I ended up not using spacers and found an awesome deal on icons and with a 3 inch lift in sitting just a little higher than before, ride quality is pretty good and the deal I couldn't pass it up

 

Anyone run spacer blocks in the rear with these? I have the -117 with Wheelers 3 leaf AAL and was debating adding a spacer to get some rake back.
Front coils are set to 2" but with a camper/drawer setup, I get some sag in the back.

 

I'd go with some airbags like Mully if you're towing frequently. Blocks will put more focused pressure on the spring pack and make it break down sooner. Air bags are worth their weight in gold if you tow more than you wheel. PM Mully and just ask him what to do, solid guy.

 

If you are going to put back a 1" spacer you should be fine as long as your U Bolts are long enough for it and the AAL. They won't wear your spring out any quicker that would be measurable... be good for longer than anyone would keep their truck.

 

How mic lift did you get from the wheelers AAL and did you leave the overload leaf in?
Mine were delivered today and I’m trying to figure out which route to go.

 

Thanks for the input! My U-bolts are definitely long enough and I'll likely go this route since it would be cheaper than air bags.

I got roughly 1.5" with the overload in but I carry at least 400lbs full time. I was hoping to add a .5" spacer to get 2" of lift in the rear and level the truck.


With the -117 advertising 0-2" of lift, would it be possible to add even larger spacers and achieve 2.5-3" in the rear??
Only asking because it seems like everyone is able to push the front coil overs beyond the advertised 2".

 

Thanks for the info. Im thinking I’ll the 6/9 turns up front and leave in the overload spring. I’m LB with no added rear weight so if I get to much rake I’ll just remove the overload.

 

Went ahead and adjusted my Fox 2.0’s in preparation for install. Went with the recommend 9 turns for the drivers side and 6 turns for passenger side. Figured I’d share some pics utilizing a press to make the adjustments. I used a 2” 3/4 drive socket on the top hat. For the bottom I used a bearing splitter to hold the black bottom spring perch.

 

You made it sound like you tow a lot so that was the reason for the airbag recommendation. Also, with a 1" cast iron block, my springs started to show noticeable stress points on where the blocks ended after 15k miles. To each there own, just trying to give the best advice.
Now, here's the bigger point: if you leave the overloads in you should get ~2" of lift out back once they settle. Also, the overload leaves are thicker than the aal leaves, so a block should be fine. Lastly, I just remembered that my blocks were on the recalled springs and I moved 3 times on them with a 2-3k lb trailer on them for prob 1k miles. I'm sure that had something to do with it.

 

Definitely appreciate the info! I don't tow a lot but I do have a camper shell with a drawer full of gear. Honestly, after thinking about where my build is headed I'm probably going to hold out for a full leaf pack replacement.
I figured my truck is only going to get heavier lol

 

They also have a full kit with Billies. Fox's are def more forgiving, but the wife's setup gets smoother every time I drive it and she's on 5100's all around with recall replacement leaf packs, and eibach 1.5" lift coils in front. They have a Fox setup too, just waaaay more expensive. I'd go with Dakar springs and spend the cash on Fox 2.0's with the CD adjuster rears (really helps with towing... Turn mine up when towing and it's awesome) and new leaf packs with wheelers super bumps if you have the coin.

 

I'm looking to upgrade my front suspension, 5100s and 887 coils, to the Fox 2.0 coilovers. I already have the 2.0 rears and I want to stay with as much Aluminum as possible which is my justification for staying with the 2.0s

How harsh is the ride with the coilovers cranked up for 2.5-3 in of lift? I already have JBA UCAs so I'm not worried about adjusting for caster.

Is there a better option for an aluminum coilover? I've seen some the Eibach springs snap that come on the 2.0s so it has me a bit worried.

Also, would you recommend running a driver side lean spacer instead of setting the coilovers at different preloads to account for the lean? I figured this would be easier since I already have one.

 

I have ridden on my 2.0s at 2" (as they come from Fox) and 2.5". I didn't notice a ride quality difference between the two height settings and find them to be quite comfortable. The only other comparable setup I've ridden in was my buddies truck with OME nitrochargers. The fox is a little harsher around town but better at speed on the highway and offroad IMO.

I didn't bother with adjusting for driver side lean since I load all my heavy camping gear on the passenger side of the rig.