Fox 2.0 Shock/ Spring Combo
02-18-2024 | 07:03 PM
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Fox 2.0 Shock/ Spring Combo
I bought Fox 2.0s and realized I have no idea what I am doing. What springs work best with 1.5-3.5in shocks if I want a 2.5in lift? Is that even possible. I was looking at MetalCloaks 2.5in but I do not know if itll work or be a good idea.
02-20-2024 | 07:05 AM
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Are they brand new shocks that you're able to return, or you are stuck with them and now have to build around them? This is kind of a tricky situation as the jeep will sit differently on different manufacturer's springs, even if the same stated lift height. There are just too many variables. Do you offroad that jeep or is this purely pavement use? Unless you are trying to maximize articulation, it's not going to matter a whole lot. Don't get too caught up in that those are stated for up to 3.5" lift. Most people are rolling around with shocks that are undersized IMO. Are you really in it for a lifted suspension, or just thinking you need to now due to those shocks? It kinda feels like you're jumping into suspension without really thinking through what all it takes to lift a jeep properly, cuz it's not as simple as just changing the springs. I mean, you can just through new springs under there, but you're going to have a crappy ride and start to realize all these other things it takes to life a jeep properly.
02-20-2024 | 07:27 AM
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They are brand new and the main reason I bought them was my stock shocks/springs have 255,000 miles on them. I have a spacer lift that is 2.5in but the spring has sagged down to 2in. I wanted to get a true 2.5in lift I was just wondering if I bought the right length shocks for a 2.5in lift, if not I can always return/exchange them for a different length. I thought if I replace the shocks I might as well replace the sagging springs as well. I want a somewhat smooth ride so I was looking at the Metal Cloak Game Changer 2.5in Coil Springs for the front and rear. My main goal is to make it ride better and smoother (hopefully). You mentioned more parts then just shocks/springs and I assume that includes the control arms as well?
02-20-2024 | 07:40 AM
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Those are good shocks, but they will be a lot stiffer than what you are used to, and you'll likely consider it a pretty harsh ride. Some folks might disagree, but 95% of your ride quality is going to come down to shocks and tires. Those springs are really just holding the body up and they aren't really translating to some ride comfort. Unless you are talking inches of sag, and as long as your little spacer lift works for you, then I'd just keep that and put new shocks on. Heck, super cheap to even source a fresher set of factory springs and replace them. There is not really anything super fancy about aftermarket springs for a lot of folk's applications.
Most springs are going to net more lift than stated. Most 2.5" lifts are going to net 3-3.5" of actual lift. The higher the body is going, the more your steering, suspension, and driveline angles are deteriorating and creating worse pavement manners unless corrected. It just gets to be a pricey can of worms that you open up, which is fine if you don't mind addressing things. At a minimum you're talking about having to correct caster in some manner, ensure brake lines are long enough, and possibly be looking at a new front DS (rear as well if a 2dr).
The shocks you have should be perfectly fine to throw under the jeep with that boost you currently have. They might actually help a bit with the sag you currently are seeing. Those shocks are comparable to the Bilstein 5100s. They are good shocks, but any nitrogen filled shock is going to be pretty stiff and more jarring when hitting potholes or speedbumps. They certainly won't be like a factory feel or cush ride.
Most springs are going to net more lift than stated. Most 2.5" lifts are going to net 3-3.5" of actual lift. The higher the body is going, the more your steering, suspension, and driveline angles are deteriorating and creating worse pavement manners unless corrected. It just gets to be a pricey can of worms that you open up, which is fine if you don't mind addressing things. At a minimum you're talking about having to correct caster in some manner, ensure brake lines are long enough, and possibly be looking at a new front DS (rear as well if a 2dr).
The shocks you have should be perfectly fine to throw under the jeep with that boost you currently have. They might actually help a bit with the sag you currently are seeing. Those shocks are comparable to the Bilstein 5100s. They are good shocks, but any nitrogen filled shock is going to be pretty stiff and more jarring when hitting potholes or speedbumps. They certainly won't be like a factory feel or cush ride.
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02-20-2024 | 07:45 AM
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Those are good shocks, but they will be a lot stiffer than what you are used to, and you'll likely consider it a pretty harsh ride. Some folks might disagree, but 95% of your ride quality is going to come down to shocks and tires. Those springs are really just holding the body up and they aren't really translating to some ride comfort. Unless you are talking inches of sag, and as long as your little spacer lift works for you, then I'd just keep that and put new shocks on. Heck, super cheap to even source a fresher set of factory springs and replace them. There is not really anything super fancy about aftermarket springs for a lot of folk's applications.
Most springs are going to net more lift than stated. Most 2.5" lifts are going to net 3-3.5" of actual lift. The higher the body is going, the more your steering, suspension, and driveline angles are deteriorating and creating worse pavement manners unless corrected. It just gets to be a pricey can of worms that you open up, which is fine if you don't mind addressing things. At a minimum you're talking about having to correct caster in some manner, ensure brake lines are long enough, and possibly be looking at a new front DS (rear as well if a 2dr).
The shocks you have should be perfectly fine to throw under the jeep with that boost you currently have. They might actually help a bit with the sag you currently are seeing. Those shocks are comparable to the Bilstein 5100s. They are good shocks, but any nitrogen filled shock is going to be pretty stiff and more jarring when hitting potholes or speedbumps. They certainly won't be like a factory feel or cush ride.
Most springs are going to net more lift than stated. Most 2.5" lifts are going to net 3-3.5" of actual lift. The higher the body is going, the more your steering, suspension, and driveline angles are deteriorating and creating worse pavement manners unless corrected. It just gets to be a pricey can of worms that you open up, which is fine if you don't mind addressing things. At a minimum you're talking about having to correct caster in some manner, ensure brake lines are long enough, and possibly be looking at a new front DS (rear as well if a 2dr).
The shocks you have should be perfectly fine to throw under the jeep with that boost you currently have. They might actually help a bit with the sag you currently are seeing. Those shocks are comparable to the Bilstein 5100s. They are good shocks, but any nitrogen filled shock is going to be pretty stiff and more jarring when hitting potholes or speedbumps. They certainly won't be like a factory feel or cush ride.