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2nd gen Fox 2.5 w/ reservoir questions!

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Dakota3645, Jan 10, 2018.

  1. Jan 10, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    Dakota3645

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    Looking for some advice or info from anyone else running the Fox 2.5 resi coilovers on their 2nd gen Tacoma! I just installed mine this weekend and adjusted the preload a bit. I cranked the driver side down 3/4" and the passenger down 1/2". So that puts 2" of threads showing on the driver side and 1 3/4" showing on the passenger side. Is that to much? I did a quick measurement and I'm around 23.5-24" center hub to fender all around. I have a pop coming from the front end now, not sure what since I haven't diagnosed it. Just wanting to compare with fellow Fox owners!
    Thinking I may drop it 1/4" on the threads and do the alignment again. Also think I may remove the sway bar to test if it's the bushings on that making the pop! Any other ideas?
     
  2. Jan 11, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    A little soft popping is involved, I think. I can hear it too and it’s from the shocks.
     
  3. Jan 11, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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    I think I've tracked mine down to the sway bar. Looks like one side is rubbing against the skid plate mounts and also the end links seem ready to be replaced! haha
     
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    The general consensus is to not exceed 23 hub to fender. You are in the range of 3.4-4in I’d lift and you may be experiencing coil bind. I would drop both sides down and it should ride better and hopefully fix any noises.
     
  5. Jan 11, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    I do have 1/4" spacers in as well. So realistically I am at 23.5" or less with the coilovers. I am thinking I am going to lower it 1/2"(1/4" threads) and see if that helps as well :) Thanks!
     
  6. Jan 11, 2018 at 2:05 PM
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    Why did you also use spacers? Your coils are adjustable.
     
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    Mostly because I had them sitting on the table in the garage and figured why not haha :bananadance::bananadead:
     

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