Fox 2.0 Coilover IFP and rear 2.0 Remote Reservoir review

Honestly, if you mount the resi ~1 in above the bottom of the shock body you shouldn't have an issue. Also I feel like unless you COMPLETELY bottom out the shock you shouldn't have any problems. Worst case scenario if you're really concerned plan to flex the rear end and stuff the tire and see where you're at.

 

So why can't you adjust these on the truck using threaded coil compressors to take the preload off the springs just enough to turn the collar a few times?

 

I've had mine on for three years. They still function like new at 63k miles, however the paint on the coil springs is flaking off badly.

 

Don’t see why you can’t. If you don’t take the load off the coils you’ll likely destroy the threads since the body is aluminum. I did mine before I installed.

 

Okay, it just sounded like a lot of people said it couldn't be done on the truck. I just ordered these and I know I'm going to have to crank them up a little bit, and taking them on and off multiple times to find the right height would be a pain in the ass.

 

I’m not sure about the pre-load and droop but can you check with Fox, it may well be OK to just jack up the corner to adjust. I’m assuming you can reach the adjusters. In any case, if the adjustable spring perch rotates with out too much force being exerted it should be fine. You would want clean threads.

 

we manufacture our own shocks, not for cars or trucks but I’ll tell you that the service interval is highly dependent on driving conditions a few rocky trail miles going quickly would be equivalent to hundreds of highway miles. There is a small amount of oil doing an amazing amount of work.

 

Need any good help?? I’m hungry to relocate and building suspension components sounds dreamy. I have zero experience though

Fox Factory had a shock specialist position up recently at their new Braselton location. So wanted to put in for that.

Based on your location and avatar, I’m guessing CC?

 

If you ask Fox they say don’t do it.

Nobody found a smaller spring compressor you can set up in the space?

Possibly something like this?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-spc-par...MI9OnfuM_g5AIVBpSzCh1UZAH3EAQYFCABEgKazPD_BwE

 

Not sure about what is meant by CC? We do moto suspension. Often, bikes will use stiffer springs than an auto. An example would be an 800 lb/in spring with 1/2inch or more preload so 4-600 lbs of force unloaded and would not think twice about adjusting the ring with an aluminum body shock with a an M50 x 1.5 thread. We built a set of autocross shocks for a fox body mustang with 350lb/in springs but there was a lot of “droop” so the spring was near slack if the wheel off the ground.

I’ll be as clear as I can be and say that I know nothing about trucks. Don't take this as advice. I’d like to know more details and the conversation is interesting.

I’d be worried about dirt and grit getting in the threads so cleaning well is important. Adjusting the spring for ride height when new (say to equalize corners) seems reasonable but the shock should be set by the manufacturer spec to give the engineered ride height?

 

Based on your avatar (which I took for a bike not a motorcycle), your location, and your mentioning of building your own shocks, I thought you were referring to Cane Creek.

 

Close, we are 2 miles from them!

 

Just read through this entire thread. Wow plenty of info to be absorbed for sure. Now I've been toying with the idea of a 2in lift on the truck ever since buying it back in January, I just didn't want to spend the money. Well ... with Wednesday afternoons / Thursday mornings fiasco over on another thread with some insane discount codes floating around, I jumped head first into purchasing the FOX 2.0 Shocks (fronts

$480 985-02-002 Fox Shox Fox Racing 98502002 Shock Absorber

985-02-002 & rears 985-26-117). I do have a SnugTop camper shell w/ the sports pkg on the back, which effectively removed the factory rake that was once there. If at all possible I would like to recoup that with this upgrade, as I envision towing a snowmobile this season for some backcountry fun. With that said, from the info I've gathered here I still need to get a few more items to finish the lift properly.

1) Either a new Spring Leaf pkg or an AAL kit. Not sure which would be better to do both for function and the wallet.
2) A roost guard for the rear passenger shock
3) Bumpstops

Does this sound about right? Just want to follow one of my mothers golden rules "Cheap at Twice the Price" which effectively means, if your going to do something do it right the first time around, it will end up costing you less in the long haul.

 

They mean you can't use an adjustment wrench like on the 2.5's Those have steel shock bodies.

 

You’re on the right track.

1) You will undoubtedly need to address the rear leaf springs. Cheapest to most expensive options: blocks, single AAL, 3 leaf progressive AAL, full leaf pack replacement. A full leaf pack is the best route, but at the highest cost. Blocks and AAL options will suffice and are the chosen route for untold numbers of modified vehicles all over, Tacoma’s and others.

If you tow I would suggest the single AAL or full leaf pack route.

2) Roost guards. Yes. Not mandatory, but cheap insurance for rear shocks that are inverted by design. Meaning the piston shaft is on the lower/exposed to road debris side.

3) Bump stops. Again not mandatory, but can be a useful upgrade. You may benefit from them more than others since you tow.

Another couple things you may want to consider/look into when lifting a Tacoma are extended brake lines. Particularly the rear. If you’re gonna stay around 2” of lift, replacing the lines isn’t necessarily a must. Just flex everything out and evaluate. Full disclosure, I do not own the Fox setup so I don’t know the full extension length of these shocks.

The other thing to look into is replacing your needle bearing with the ECGS bushing while you have the driver side front pulled apart.

 

@backcountryj

Thanks for the suggestions as I’m comletely new to truck/auto mods. Just did some YouTubing for replacing the needle bearing. Yes since I’ll basically have access to do this during the shock upgrades, might as well swap it out. This right here definitely falls under the motto of “Cheap at Twice the Price” for sure

 

Sounds like a lot of 3rd Gen drivers are getting up to 2" with these in the front. Has anyone tried to crank these up to 2.5-3" yet on a 3rd Gen?
Just wondering how the ride is and if I'd eventually be able to fit 285/70/17s.

 

Hey everyone, for some reason I just got an email update that the thread I started has exploded... Not sure why I haven't gotten updates.

As for the 3rd gen question, it's the same suspension setup as the the 2nd gen. My dad has one. If you want to go that high do it early and mimic Mully's setup, i.e. You'll need new upper control arms. For the rear, Toyota finally improved their springs so call Wheelers off road and ask them what fits bc I don't know.

And 2" up front is standard lift on 2nd and 3rd gens.

 

Roost guard is a must if you wheel your truck, mine has taken a beating quite well. Brake lines are good to go if you "pull them through" their mounts while the truck is at full droop on a lift... What I did and zero issues (you'll need longer ones if you lift the rear over 2" and plan to wheel it). Also, I def suggest progressive aal's even with moderate towing/weight on the back (have pulled a 2klb trailer with 300lbs of guns and ammo in the bed with no problem). Singles & blocks are crap, don't even consider that. Unless your truck has over 50k on it or you plan to pull your heep around like Mully, a full new pack just isn't worth it. Hope that helps. Needle bearing is up to you, kinda on the "if it ain't broke" line on that one.

 

Agreed, prog. AAL's were the way to go for me. I tow my dad's boat (19ft Tracker) every now and then and the rear drops to level and I have no issues hauling it and I went without the resi adjusters and ride is still nice IMO. It's definitely close to the 2012's max tow cap I believe so the engine definitely works but it feels like towing a boat to me