Fox 2.0 Coilover IFP and rear 2.0 Remote Reservoir review

You should have no problem selling the TRD pro bits. I was able to troll around various vendors to purchase my 2.0 setup. The fronts were just over $650, and the rears (without cd adjusters) were just under $400. I also bought a pair of roost shields, so if you don't get a single from, say, Wheelers pm me.
I will post pics when I get everything installed. The fronts are getting done at the same shop that will do the alignment, and I have not made an appointment yet. Expect a week or two.
Again, very helpful thread. Thanks.

 

Sounds like you did good finding the best deals possible. Where did you find the front Fox 2.0 coilovers at $650 for the pair? They’re usually around $450 each from what I’ve seen. Cheapest I’ve been able to locate was $750 for the pair.
Same question for the 2.0 rears too? $450 is the best I’ve seen on those.

 

Do the 1/2" spacers, but also add a 1/8"-1/4" as well to the driver's. I started with the daystar leveling 1" poly spacers + 1/4" on the driver's and sat rt at 2" lift up front from stock, dead level side to side. I also put spacers on my superbumps so the shocks didn't take the brunt of me bottoming out the shocks.
Lastly, definitely put in your budget rear superbumps. Makes a huge difference and adds a little more cushion for when you get a bit heavy on the skinny pedal.

 

So, I couldn't get the rear shocks off myself due to time and equipment constraints. (The top nut was rusted onto the shaft badly). I ended up having my friend deal with everything at the garage he works at. 3 turns down on the driver's side front and 6 turns down on the passenger's side front yielded 22" and a maybe an eighth or so on both sides hub to fender. Effectively 1" passenger, 1&1/2" driver. Cam bolts ares seized into the bushings, so alignment numbers are not awesome but not far from what they were prior to install. It drives fine, so I'll put the parts on my wishlist for down the road. Camber was relatively unaffected, which is good. Buy a used truck in the northeast, things will be rusty. It was cheaper than a new side by side, and still is, so it makes a great firewood hauler and third vehicle.

 

Passenger shot, no more stink bug. It looks more lifted in person. Passenger reservoir is facing the front (the hoses weren't very long). My friend just trimmed the roost shield down, no biggie. The ride is much better now. Much more controlled and plush at the same time.

 

A side shot from this morning (22 degrees F) . Frost on the truck. This highlights the stance a little better. No mudflaps, as they would just get ripped off in the woods.

 

Last vanity shot from in the woods tonight. Hardly a level trail up there. Always dropping a tire or going over something. Again, thanks to all who posted in this thread. I am so glad I was able to get a predictable lift from these coils.

 

Coils are upgradeable, 600, 650, 700 lbs.

 

Installed the 2.0 front and rear with Dakar medium Leaf Pack. Will get better pics tomorrow. Rides great.

 

Bout time

Looks great. Hope to hear a more detailed feedback/comparison on the Fox kit vs your stock OR suspension.

 

I know right. LOL. I am very happy with it so far. I will report more in detail after I get some miles on it. So far though. It is very nice.

 

@Bdonner - I went three turns up on the drivers side. Left the passenger side alone. Used a spring compressor. Ride is great so far; not a lot of miles on it yet though. Thank you.

 

Thanks!

Did you adjust on the truck? I'm trying to install now. Not having much luck adjusting... May take them over to a press in a minute unless anyone has any ideas! I don't have a fox spanner either.

 

Sorry. Just saw that you used a spring compressor. Mine won't fit in between the coils unfortunately.

 

An "H" press will work as well.

This video show how to do it. It is for an F-150 Fox 2.0, but same principle.

https://www.google.com/search?ei=1t...k1j0i131i67k1j0i131k1.0.e3XDdUQ8TDs#kpvalbx=1

 

So it has been a few weeks since I installed the Fox 2.0 front and rears with the medium duty Dakar leaf pack. I did have some front end settling (which I expected). I ended up going up another 6.5 turns on the drivers side and 6 turns on the passenger side. The ride from the initial instal was IMO, a better overall ride compared to the stock Off-Road suspension. Definitely handles the crappy Northern Illinois roads far better with the Fox Suspension. I also added some Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers.

 

looks great so you have how much lift out of them up front? did you use a spring compressor to adjust?

 

Thanks. I think that I have about 2" of lift up front. Yes, used a spring compressor to adjust, and then re-aligned. I thought that I have read that there a few folks on here that have adjusted while still on truck. @Mully may have adjusted on truck; not sure though.

 

Yes, mine were adjusted on the truck. But I have the 1st gen ones with duel collars. Jacked up the truck, with shocks in full droop, adjusted collars with no problems. I now have over 34K miles on them. Well worth the money.