FOX 2.0 shocks? Budget Upgrade?

K now I'm feeling slow... Can we (2nd gen at least) buy just the 5100 adjustable shocks and put the stock springs on them? If not, I don't mind havin to upgrade my springs but I was hopin to not have to for now at least.

And I terms of assembly... Putting springs together really isn't that hard, you can't rent compressors (crappy but they do work) from Advance Auto. So that $100 assembly tag turns into a $10 (that's returned when you return the tool).. Sooo basically that assembly charge goes to $0.

 

Got the front on....

 

Who is selling the fox 2.0 for $690? I have only seen Allpro and sdhq and they are both $800. That is for 1st gen. Do the fox only go up to two inches?

 

i have the fox 2.0 coilovers in the front. they're not like regular coilovers.. the springs must be compressed, then adjust the spanner nut, then decompress the springs

this is right from fox..

if i had known this ebfore i got them i wouldnt have...

very stiff ride with these.. not too bad

 

i didnt have to do ANY of that, i litterally pulled the old OEM coilovers out, and slapped these right in..

I think the ride is super nice.. It doesnt feel stiff at all to me...

 

Streetsideauto has some pretty hefty rebates on them. Tells me all-pro and sdhq makes some pretty solid margins on them.
But at 800 bucks I would just suck it up get 2.5 foxs for 200 more

 

Yeah, both gen tacomas can use stock coils, it'll be a little harsher the more you compress the coils, and if you put eibach coils on it'll ride a little better, as you aren't preloading the coils to get the height (you can use OME coils, but they don't ride as good with 5100's as OME shocks)

And yes, you can assemble a strut pretty easily in your garage, you don't even need a coil compressor, all you need is a long pry bar (3 ft or so) and a floor jack

 

Online only store vs. Brick and Mortar. They can make pennies on the dollar.

Honestly though, i would just do 5100's and get the same height rather than waste $ on a 2.0 coilover. For a C/O go 2.5" or nothing.

Don't forget about This weekends sales. Can get Icon C/O's for under $1k.

 

Thanks for your input. I would like to apologize for my last comment. I was/am not trying to bash you or all-pro on your pricing. I am simply trying to to maximize performance while minimizing cost.

 

Sdhq has these for $680 front and $216 rear, that seems like a great price. how much lift do the fronts give?

 

0-2" in lift. careful the Rears are NOT for 2nd gens

 

Did anybody pick up the 2.0's? If so, a review would be great since there is not a lot of info on these.

 

I did.. See my previous post.

I didnt want to do a review yet because i wanna ride a couple thousand miles before making a thread on this suspension.

Quick review thus far(2 tanks of gas so far since the install)

*Note, i removed the sway bar*

-Flex is very good(Went to Gulches Off-road vehicle park)
-Lift is quite nice ~ 2" out the box without making any adjustments
-The ride is plush. We rode down some back roads and it didnt feel too shabby at all
-For the price... Eh, i got it for a good deal so it was worth it to me. TO those who say it isnt worth it, i disagree. If your uses for your truck doesnt include high-performance activities(prerunning or rock crawling) Its a very decent shock for the buck with the ability to increase lift at the same time like it's 2.5 counterpart.

 

I noticed that you still have the stock upper control arms on. Do you have any problems with the truck alignment at all? And does it wander all over the road hen you drive? I have 5100's set at 2.5" and it kinda wanders here and there.

 

I do. I have no problems with alignment, although i've yet to get it aligned until i get everything on later this month, it doesnt wander AT ALL, im impressed actually all in all. Once i get the rear lift on i'll update this particular thread.

 

Eh

I may have my 2.0s for sale on here soon. I want 2.5s with progressive springs.

 

i have the fox 2.0 co's on my rig, and so far, i cant really tell that much of a difference on the road with them. on the highway, they feel slightly smoother than the stock suspension with a coil spacer. on dirt roads and gravel roads, they feel alot better.
i have a steel bumper and a xrc10 winch, so i replaced the coils that come on the fox's with eibach 700 pound coils. this may be affecting it.
i went ahead and put on light racing uca's as well, and i have a lifetime alignment at firestone.
ive had the truck aligned 3 freakin times, and the idiots at firestone still havent gotten it right. im going back over there tomorrow (yes they are open on sundays thank god) and am going to attempt to have it aligned YET AGAIN.
for the rear, i just put a 1 inch block on there with icon VS shocks

 

So I know we can just keep the stock UCA when using the fox 2.0 setup. Do any of you have a diff drop kit? Was reading the thread on the ultimate lift guide that we may need one for anytihng over 1.5 inch lift. Doesn't seem like anyone has one with this set up. Just wanna make sure.

 

Are you still running this suspension? I'm considering the 2.0 just because it seems like a great middle ground between 5100/OME and a full blown 2.5 C/O.

 

Yes sir still running these shocks.. well over 50,000K miles (combo of mostly Hwy than offroad use [think 85%/15%]) and i still like mine.

No leaking or rust (since they're aluminum i belive)

They ride pretty well and handle pretty well when im riding over stuff. I would say they arent a popular option since they dont have the .5 next to the 2 but i'd say there're a solid option for someone who doesnt need the "desert runner" 2.5 high performance shocks but still want all the advantages of a coilover while being better quality than the OME/5100s

thats just my opinion of course

Source: been running these since Nov 2013 and have well over 50k+ miles on them