2017 FX harsh ride ?
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You're correct, I just went and dug up my paper work, they are 646's. Sorry about the crap information..
Tuned
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What type of tools/skill does it take to install these? I've done tons of work on vehicles and am pretty handy, but I've done very little in the way of suspension work. If they make that much of a difference, they may go on my list of things to do.
For a stock ride F250 (no level, no lift), which front/rear shocks would be appropriate? The 677's?
--Nathan
For a stock ride F250 (no level, no lift), which front/rear shocks would be appropriate? The 677's?
--Nathan
More Turbo
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The last set of shocks I installed on a truck required a jack and two wrenches. It should not take any special skills. For a point of reference here are videos from a previous model year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGQh3UhgNKc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVQOP6HxmXg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGQh3UhgNKc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVQOP6HxmXg
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I was very disappointed in the ride of my F 250 Platinum FX4. It wasn't so much that it "hit" hard on potholes etc, but the constant bed "chatter" and vibration of going down the road, rattling my skull. I changed to FOX 2.0 and it changed the ride 100% for the better. The only issue I have now is the truck feels extreamly "loose" on the highway when towing evening a 3,000 BassBoat. Are you other FOX shock guys experiencing this? My 4x4 guy said we may need to look at my Caster Camber?
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Bassboatman, do you have a leveling kit or lift on your truck? If so did you get an alignment?
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How can Stage 3 or any of the companies have a "2017 Fox 2.0 replacement shock" listed if Fox doesn't even have 2017 info on their website?? I know the '16 will fit...but just curious how that marketing/sales deal works? Are the companies just "saying" they are 2017 models?
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Here ya go .. I think BDS corrects the bottom bushing. thats the only difference 16-17
2017 F250 & F350 4WD BDS Fox 2.0 Series Rear Replacement Shocks FOX-98224717
2017 F250 & F350 4WD BDS Fox 2.0 Series Rear Replacement Shocks FOX-98224717
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I do not have a level kit or a lift. The shocks made the truck ride bettter, but I am having a hard time with the "float" or slop when towing. I did not have an alignment done after the shocks...Truck tracks staight down road, but seems like I am fighting the wheel side to side
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I do not have a level kit or a lift. The shocks made the truck ride bettter, but I am having a hard time with the "float" or slop when towing. I did not have an alignment done after the shocks...Truck tracks staight down road, but seems like I am fighting the wheel side to side
Tuned
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I do not have a level kit or a lift. The shocks made the truck ride bettter, but I am having a hard time with the "float" or slop when towing. I did not have an alignment done after the shocks...Truck tracks staight down road, but seems like I am fighting the wheel side to side
--Nathan