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Fox 2.5 Adjustment Question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kennethalan, Jun 17, 2017.

  1. Jun 17, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    kennethalan

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    I got Fox 2.5, Total Chaos UCAs, Fox 2.0 rear, Dakar heavy rear, CMC all installed yesterday. My question is...am I ok to crank the front a 1/2" to get me 1" more of lift in the front? They're installed at the factory setting currently which I believe is 1" of lift on a 3rd Gen. I know the rear will settle some but right now, in person, the rake is quite pronounced. I feel like that photo doesn't do it justice. I figured since I got the UCAs I'm ok to be around 3" lift. I'll obviously get an alignment afterwards as well.

    Please don't flame me for this. I promise I've searched this topic many times over.

    I love you.
     
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  2. Jun 18, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    I've got Fox 2.5 non-resi up front. They gave me about half an inch out of the box with a driver's side lean. 4 turns on the driver and 2 turns on the passenger equalled an inch lift even on both sides. Removed them from the truck and had a workshop do it in their spring compressor. No change in ride quality before and after adjustments.
     
  3. Jun 19, 2017 at 7:28 AM
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    I was really hoping I wouldn't have to take them off the truck. I've seen guys using the punch and turning the rings while the suspension is at full droop. I tried that and getting one full turn felt really sketchy.
     
  4. Jun 20, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    Figured it out.
    Thanks for nothing everyone except @chucklefunkk.
    Jkjkjkjkjkjjjkjkkkkkkkkk
     
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  5. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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    Looks good! About to get the same set up....just debating whether to get light or heavy dakar pack
     
  6. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    Thanks!
    I went heavy. Figured some could be removed if need be. I'm happy with it so far.
     
  7. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    Good to know, what is the benefit for ylu that you went with heavy?
     
  8. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    So what was the key?
     
  9. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:41 PM
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    I did the same center punch method others have used. 5/16 punch and WD40 with all the weight off the wheel.
    I added a 12" pipe to the center punch. I was able to get leverage and it went really easy.
     
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  10. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    I carry lumber pretty often. Plus I'd like to do some overlanding in the future. Plus, you know, more tall.
     
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  11. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    With an empty bed, how is the ride?
     
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    Looks fantastic man. I love that color.
     
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  13. Jun 20, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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    A million times better than my old level
    Kit and blocks.

    But I could see how some might think it's a little stiff. I'm good with it.
     
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    Thank you so much!
     
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    Awesome, thanks! Ill probably go with heavy then myself!
     
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    Those TC UCAs are boss. I had them on my 2012 and I'm getting them installed on my 2015 tomorrow. Can't wait.
     
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    Great looking truck
     
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    I'm super stoked on them! I'm glad to hear you're a repeat customer!
     
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    Thanks! I kinda can't believe it's mine. Ha!
     
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    I can't wait to see it!
     

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