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Hello,
I'm thinking on buying FOX 2.0 Performance Series Coil-Over IFP Shocks for a 2014 4x4 front coil-over for my 2014 XLT 4x2..
anybody has/had any experience with them on a 4x2?
I'm running 315/70-R17...
I'd lean towards a level lift or even use the adjustable Bilsteins to get a lil more clearance on ascent and descent if you go off road.....Fox stuff is cool but imo it's a bit much on the $$$ side of things.....and with your tires and wheels with a level you'd pretty much have the stance of a Raptor
The problem is Bilsteins has not released them Adjustable shocks yet. Most of my off-road activities is desert, dirt, sand, no rock climb for for me. remember it's only a 4x2...
The 4x4 fox front shocks should fit my 4x2 with no issues right? (I'll worry about ball joins later)
I don't know about fitment.....I guess I'm not even sure about the Fox stuff your talking about is the fancy ones with the piggy back reservoirs......if so then I still feel there overkill and overpriced from a off road perspective I'd rather put in a locker and that'd get you darn near anywhere a 4x4 would go
I don't know about fitment.....I guess I'm not even sure about the Fox stuff your talking about is the fancy ones with the piggy back reservoirs......if so then I still feel there overkill and overpriced from a off road perspective I'd rather put in a locker and that'd get you darn near anywhere a 4x4 would go
The problem is Bilsteins has not released them Adjustable shocks yet. Most of my off-road activities is desert, dirt, sand, no rock climb for for me. remember it's only a 4x2...
The 4x4 fox front shocks should fit my 4x2 with no issues right? (I'll worry about ball joins later)
That's a really good question. I know the rear suspension is different on a 4x4 vs a 4x2. the 4x4 has a 1.5" spacer between the axle tube and the leaf springs and the 4x2 does not. I wonder if the struts are a smidge longer as well? My guess is that they would fit, but might raise the front end a little more than you wanted.
I'm sure someone will come along shortly with an answer.
That's a really good question. I know the rear suspension is different on a 4x4 vs a 4x2. the 4x4 has a 1.5" spacer between the axle tube and the leaf springs and the 4x2 does not. I wonder if the struts are a smidge longer as well? My guess is that they would fit, but might raise the front end a little more than you wanted.
Yea, the 4x4 is 1.1" taller all around versus 4x2, according to published Ford specifications.
The front is probably higher due to different spring, just as the rear uses a spacer block.
Thus, you could surmise the 4x4 Fox coil-over would at least maintain the Ford factory 4x4 ride height so expect an approximate 1" front height increment when installed on a 4x2, which may be an unexpected benefit if you were wanting a more leveled stance but still have a bone-stock suspension.
Yea, the 4x4 is 1.1" taller all around versus 4x2, according to published Ford specifications.
The front is probably higher due to different spring, just as the rear uses a spacer block.
Thus, you could surmise the 4x4 Fox coil-over would at least maintain the Ford factory 4x4 ride height so expect an approximate 1" front height increment when installed on a 4x2, which may be an unexpected benefit if you were wanting a more leveled stance but still have a bone-stock suspension.
So it would be safe to say the only difference between the 4x4 and 4x2 front suspension is the spring rate. The 4x4 would have a more "stiff" springs, in order to lift the front and manage the extra weight added by the 4x4 components.
One way or another we shall find out by next week
So it would be safe to say the only difference between the 4x4 and 4x2 front suspension is the spring rate. The 4x4 would have a more "stiff" springs, in order to lift the front and manage the extra weight added by the 4x4 components.
One way or another we shall find out by next week
I'm pretty sure that's the only difference, besides the steering knuckle having the spindle cast into it for 4x2 versus a machined opening for the half-shafts on a 4x4. It would make logical economic sense that Ford used as much of the same components between 4x2 and 4x4 (e.g. A-arms) as possible.
Having previously owned a '09 4x4 and installing a 2" net-lift spacer myself, I again don't think there is any other difference from what I've already pointed out here.
I'm pretty sure that's the only difference, besides the steering knuckle having the spindle cast into it for 4x2 versus a machined opening for the half-shafts on a 4x4. It would make logical economic sense that Ford used as much of the same components between 4x2 and 4x4 (e.g. A-arms) as possible.
Having previously owned a '09 4x4 and installing a 2" net-lift spacer myself, I again don't think there is any other difference from what I've already pointed out here.
Would I need to get the "cam/caster" adjustment kit?
Would I need to get the "cam/caster" adjustment kit?
You definitely need to get it aligned after getting everything installed as you will have completely mucked up any alignment settings, but I didn't add any cam/caster kit as the alignment shop was able to align it to factory specs.
Just remember that before you head off for alignment, to only tighten all pertinent suspension components after allowing it to settle to normal ride height after a short test drive around the block. I purposely left all bolts and nuts just barely loose before my little drive...
You definitely need to get it aligned, but I didn't add any cam/caster kit as the alignment shop was able to align it to factory specs.
well I'll update this once i get them here and install them! Lets hope i'll remember to take pictures, at the very least of the shocks to compare them.
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