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If its not seated properly, yes, take it a place with a legit spring compressor and a get it done correctly.

 

I'll have to get a picture later but will take it back to my local auto hobby shop which was literally the only place in my dinky town that had a compressor that worked. Lesson learned for next time.

 

Yea, better safe than sorry.

 

Just installed my Fox lift and it is sitting pretty much perfect right out of the box. I'm sure it will prob need some tweaks after it settles, but I'm stoked! Some of these post had me nervous about the 13" spring with the weight of full skids and sliders.

 

For those curious about how the Fox DSC adjuster knobs work [clicky]

 

Install complete, big thanks to @AccuTune Offroad for the custom valving, @TMFF for the great ideas, & Desert Speed Shock Tuning for the upgraded hoses. Loving it so far!!

 

Looks awesome.

 

That looks like a very clean undercarriage. Also jealous of your hoses, so to speak.

 

That's how Fox should be building them for all Tacoma and 4runner rear 2.0's. Every one I rebuild gets the hose upgrade to frame mount them.

 

Thanks man not a big fan of rust. Always trying to combat it in Utah. Have also been playing with the rear end a lot the past year, spent lots of time to "polish it up".

Agreed. This just seems to be the answer IMO.

 

Hi all, I've got a question regarding bump stops.

I've ordered the following:

• Fox 2.5 with Resi and Compression Adjusters, Extended Travel (
  $2,050 880-06-418 Rear Coilover Shock Absorbers Fits Toyota Tacoma
  880-06-418)
• Fox 2.0 with Resi and Compression Adjuster, Extended Travel (985-26-117)

To accommodate 2.5" lift in the front and 2" lift in the rear. Are extended bump stops needed on either front or rear? If so, what do you recommend?

 

You could do a test by removing a few leaf springs from the pack. Then you can fully compress the rear axle with a floor jack, and see if you need to shim the bump stops to prevent the shock from bottoming out.

 

I've read through 60 pages of this forum, trying to get all caught up! What I haven't figured out is how everyone gets their desired lift in the front. Do you install coilovers then add preload? Is it better to be done prior to install?

I have a third gen and am reading that the extended coilovers will provide 2" of lift of of the box. What preload should I have to hit 2.5" of lift?

 

Each truck will be slightly different so referencing someone else's preload numbers will only be a baseline. For alll the installs we do in-house, we adjust preload after installing them at least once. Install, check height and our max shock length numbers, then remove and adjust preload.

https://accutuneoffroad.com/articles/tacoma-4runner-coilover-preload-faq/

https://accutuneoffroad.com/oem-front-coilover-shock-setup/

 

Thanks for the input, I've certainly been spending a lot of time on your site gathering info (and literally just submitted an order for some suspension goodies).

Very interesting process to zero in on the correct lift height. The process makes sense (install the coilovers as they were shipped, then evaluate height, jack up to higher desired height, then add preload - ensuring that the max shock length isn't exceeded).

Just wish there was some "rule-of-thumb" or ballpark estimate for preload on driver and passenger so that the chances of hitting the 2.5" lift are better right then the install is complete.

 

I'd recommend starting at 27 threads exposed for driver side and 24 for passenger side to start with. That assumes a stock weight truck and 13 inch 600 lbs coils. Make sure to check max shock length afterwards but that should get you pretty darn close. You are pretty much maxed out at 2.5 inches of lift...if you can even get that without going beyond the max 21 inch length.

 

That gives me a good starting point, yes I will certainly check that the max length isn't exceeded. The current Eibach lift I'm replacing is giving me 2.5", but I could sacrifice height slightly to keep the Fox under the max length. May just follow the Accutune recommended procedure - keeping in mind those thread counts. Thanks!

 

Also, it is easy to adjust them while on the truck. Just make sure the weight is off the ground and slightly loosen the allen bolt on ring and use a 5/16" punch to turn the ring. It turns pretty easy, especially when new.

Another pro tip, make sure the allen is either loosened before installing the shock or accessible to loosen after the shock is installed. You'll thank me later for that one.

Edit: I am assuming you are getting the 2.5 Foxes? If not, than everything I told you is out the window.

 

I'm still playing catch-up on this thread and saw that you had responded. Yes, the more I read the more I realize it isn't a big deal to adjust the ring (new definitely should make it easier). Yesterday I made sure to make a note that the allen is accessible, thanks for the tip.

I'll plan to follow the Accutune install method now that I know that the ring should be relatively easy to rotate. Good to have two references - the 21" eye-to-eye and 24 threads (driver) and 24 (passenger). All of these factors should provide some good guidance!

 

Does anyone have an idea or an estimate on the number of turns needed to achieve one inch of lift or viceversa?
I installed some fox 2.5s that have 14” 600 lbs coils and I’m trying to stick with the recommended max shock length at ride height from @AccuTuneOffroad.
Right now it is about ~22 1/4 if I measure from the top hat where the coil over mounts to the center of the lower eyelet.
I prefer performance over looks so I’m trying to get the best of this shocks.
Im hoping to save some time by having a ballpark idea on the number of turns I should move up the collar.
Thanks!