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Can you adjust Fox 2.0 coilovers on the truck?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sungod, Jan 28, 2020.

  1. Jan 28, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    Sungod

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    I was thinking the same thing. Is the Pro an inch higher?
     
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  2. Jan 28, 2020 at 12:32 PM
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    You're crazy man. Just because they recommend not adjusting under load, doesn't mean they're not adjustable. Good luck with your suspension! Hope you get it sorted.
     
  3. Jan 28, 2020 at 12:34 PM
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    Yes, I measured all 3 at dealer (Sport, OR, and Pro). While they were installing 15 Pro Bilstein suspension on my sport, because I forgot to take before measurements.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    That's just crazy, them telling you can/shouldn't adjust them. Your not crazy He (Fox rep) is crazy.

    I agree with, spring needs to be compressed, before adjustment. But should be able to do so with them install. External spring compressor?
     
  5. Jan 28, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    no no no nahnahnahnahnah. You can adjust them as much as you want BUT yes it might affect ride quality. I also plan to adjust mine because 2 inches aint going to work since im already sitting at 3 with my 5100s.
     
  6. Jan 28, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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  7. Jan 28, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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  8. Jan 28, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    Just repeating what the guy from Fox told me. I thought it was kind of strange.
     
  9. Jan 28, 2020 at 8:04 PM
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    You're manipulating it to seem like fox sold you garbage: they didn't. They're adjustable, 100%. There's no fuckery. Will it affect ride "quality," Of course. They're not selling you lemons. This site's foundation is in knowledge IMO, and we do a disservice when we blame other people for our inability to do proper research.
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2020 at 5:07 AM
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    Look fanboy, I'm not bashing your beloved Fox. Just stating the facts that are not disclosed anywhere on the Fox website. When they guy working for the company tells you that he agrees that the full disclosure should be on the website because I'm not the first to call with these questions, you can't sugar coat it. Had I known that these were not adjustable on the vehicle and that the guy selling them says that you probably shouldn't adjust them and that they are set to only 1" from the factory, I probably would have bought them. I mean this is simple information that they could easily put on their site. Then again, this is the same company that sells a shock that is an inch shorter than the OE shock and lists it for 0-2" lift. Again, not bashing. Just pointing out facts so that the next guy that is looking at his options knows what they are getting. I do like the fox products and I will make these work. I think their documentation could be greatly improved.
     
  11. Jan 29, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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    0-2 inches means that's the range of adjustment, because they're adjustable. I think you misunderstood or that guy was really bad at explaining. And just so you know, I don't own or plan on owning fox products so I am def not a fanboy.
     
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  12. Jan 29, 2020 at 8:15 AM
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    I think I read some where that foxes aren't meant to be adjusted on the truck. Shitty, but is what it is. If you have mechanical ability it takes only 25 minutes to take a coilover off the truck. Tightening a nut that is already under spring pressure is gunna be hard. Do some research on how much threads need to be showing to give you the desired lift height so you only have to adjust once.
     
  13. Jan 29, 2020 at 8:39 AM
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    Also keep in mind what generation truck they’re going on. 2nd and 3rd gens are a bit different weight/spring rate IIRC, but compatible for bolt on cross install.
    I’ve read that 3rd gen factory suspension on a 2nd gen will net you a 1” lift. If the foxes are designed and specs to a 2nd gen weight or ride height, they’ll give you that 2” on a 2nd gen, but from what I’m guessing is the front end weight (or whatever the reason), will only net you 1+” on a 3rd gen.

    don’t quote me, but could be part of the issue.


    And no, not a fox fanboy, Kings or gtfo
     
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  14. Jan 29, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    I hear you. Wish I had read that info before jumping into this. I should be been better clued in when I didn't get a spanner wrench. The removal and reinstall isn't the end of the world, but it really limits the fine tuning which is why I went adjustable to begin with. I've got some fairly tight clearance challenges that I was planning to work out with adjustment not to mention correcting the lean. I can't seem get a clear answer on how much to adjust and really don't want to remove and install these 4 more times to get it right, but really don't have any option. I had SAWs on my 03 and installed Donahoes (I know, I know) on a friends truck, etc. My luck I pick the one coilover that has to be different.

    I'm thinking there is some merit to the 1 to 2 ratio. Looking at the adjustable shocks with the snap ring, it looks like about an inch between the first and 3rd.


    I was thinking that. I wonder how much lighter the 2nd was than the 3rd.
     
  15. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    The 2nd gen 4x4 double cab short bed is 400 pounds lighter. I found the specs one time and I'm pretty sure that was the number.
     
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    @ Sungod
    I have 2 3/4” threads showing on my 2.0 0-2” lift pre set on 2” .
    I need to set these on 0 or stock/ OEM height. Theoretically if I turn the nut down to 1 3/4” that should put me back at stock height? Correct? Have you checked to see if this is correct? I have a 2013 taco 4x4 base SR5
     
  17. Nov 27, 2023 at 5:09 AM
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    ...stuff
    the exposed threads on the shock collar are not 1:1 with ride height. The 2.5s are roughly 3 turns per quarter inch of ride height, so I would imagine the 2.0s are similar.
     
  18. Nov 27, 2023 at 5:11 AM
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    Yeah that’s why I was saying take 1” off to achieve the 2” lift they came pre set ?
     
  19. Nov 27, 2023 at 6:27 AM
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    @Christopher1225 1" will gain you 2. 1/2" seemed to gain 1. Thans for bringing this thread back. I'm still annoyed that you have to compress the spring to adjust these :mad::mad::mad:
     
  20. Nov 27, 2023 at 6:43 AM
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    Man I’m super annoyed! I need these to be at stock height because I screwed up lol they say 0-2” adjustment. So I need them on stock height. If they are at 2 3/4” or threads showing I should put them lower on 1 3/4” of threads showing and be in stock height. I hope!
     

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