Fox 2.5 Factory Series IFP Coilovers (883-02-025)

I recently got these installed at a local shop and my LCA to coilover bolt became this loose after about 1200 miles of asphalt, zero off-roading. The shop claimed it was normal and I just had to retorque my suspension at 500 miles. Is this true, or was this bolt not properly installed? I was driving on the freeway and started feeling something not right on the driver side front so after about 10 minutes of it getting progressively worse, I pulled over and found my LCA bolt like this. My truck almost felt like the wheel was wobbly at one point. Can any damage have been done to any of my other suspension components? Also, the spacers on the coilover are different on each side, is that normal? The red line is the rear ofthe truck, the blue is the front.

 

You should always go back over and check things after having any thing done like this. I've seen things like this happen before. Parts (for a lack of a better term) settle into place and things can loosen up.

 

So did the Coilover settle in a different place and it’s not in the correct spot as it’s sitting? Or are you simply talking about the part coming loose?

 

The offset misalignment spacers are there to help clear the shock mount from a CV axle . The spacers are installed incorrectly actually on the drivers side (I think correct on the pass side from ur pic ) . You apparently don’t have a 4x4 truck or you don’t have your 4x4 front axles installed so it might not matter

that loose bolt is suspicious and I would say uncommon . However, I’m sure nothing was damaged at all. The bolt stayed in place but had a bit of play as the shocks cycled up and down thus the odd ride. Tighten down and apply red lock tight if you like.

 

I don’t see how that’s possible. Unless the upper mount / top hat is also messed up but that would be a catastrophic fail …

 

Not normal but every time I have got work done they always offer a “retork” appt just to be sure everything settles right ..... and absolutely do not use RED locktite ..... terrible advice

 

Would a good fix be just to simply torque it back to spec? It’s already torqued back right now, but I’m just making sure that’s all I have to do. I’m learning more and more everyday. What about blue loctite? I’ve heard about loctite being used, but not red.

 

Thank you for a good response, I really appreciate your time and knowledge.

 

Blue for sure but I don’t think it’s needed there... just torque to spec and check it again after 250-350 miles

 

No loctite needed. Torque to spec and you’re golden. Recheck after 500 miles.