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If you're mainly on road the 2.5s would be wasted on you. The 2.0s are fantastic shocks. I'm out in the desert almost every weekend except for the summer, so I need some beefier hardware up front under that motor.
I would highly suggest adding boots to those shocks. When I got my Icon 2.5s I was advised against it, and given the explanation that mud would get into the boot and wear the shaft and shaft seal. I followed this instruction and within 6 months all 4 of my shocks had rock pits in the shafts, and one was leaking oil. Never did anything other than drive on the road, and at slow speeds on a few forest roads. My suspicion is road debris on the highway (very light gravel) was the cause. I then learned that debris impact to the shafts, and resulting seal failure, is not covered under warranty. I'm guessing Fox has a similar warranty.
Also, does your tire clear that shock reservoir at full lock? I had trouble finding just the right location for mine so they wouldn't rub.
I would highly suggest adding boots to those shocks. When I got my Icon 2.5s I was advised against it, and given the explanation that mud would get into the boot and wear the shaft and shaft seal. I followed this instruction and within 6 months all 4 of my shocks had rock pits in the shafts, and one was leaking oil. Never did anything other than drive on the road, and at slow speeds on a few forest roads. My suspicion is road debris on the highway (very light gravel) was the cause. I then learned that debris impact to the shafts, and resulting seal failure, is not covered under warranty. I'm guessing Fox has a similar warranty.
Also, does your tire clear that shock reservoir at full lock? I had trouble finding just the right location for mine so they wouldn't rub.
No rubbing here! On the pitting, that's the reason I always go with Fox shocks, they have the hardest and strongest shafts on the market, twice the hardness of Kings even. Boots will prematurely wear your shafts too, depending on where you are. I had Fox 2.5s on my tundra for 6 years with zero pitting or any leaking, and 2.0s on my F250 before that for 5 years without issue.
some good reading:
http://accutuneoffroad.com/articles/fox-vs-king-2-0-coilover-shock-comparison/
No rubbing here! On the pitting, that's the reason I always go with Fox shocks, they have the hardest and strongest shafts on the market, twice the hardness of Kings even. Boots will prematurely wear your shafts too, depending on where you are. I had Fox 2.5s on my tundra for 6 years with zero pitting or any leaking, and 2.0s on my F250 before that for 5 years without issue.
Nice! Thanks for the info. I have no experience with Fox shocks.
I got the Icon 2.5s with Compression Dampening Control Valves because I periodically carry a large Lance camper, and then crank them up to stiffest setting. When camper is off then run them at 4 in the front and 2 in the rear. Truck rides great with 2.5" shocks. I'm sure yours does as well with the Foxs.
Nice! Thanks for the info. I have no experience with Fox shocks.
I got the Icon 2.5s with Compression Dampening Control Valves because I periodically carry a large Lance camper, and then crank them up to stiffest setting. When camper is off then run them at 4 in the front and 2 in the rear. Truck rides great with 2.5" shocks. I'm sure yours does as well with the Foxs.
Yup, I got the compression adjusters as well, only in the rear though. Crank em up when towing, then way back down for washboard or highway. Love that adjustability.
Just another set of the rancho shocks set for the scrap pile.
Made an appointment to take the truck into the dealer to see what they will do.
Damn sure ranchos are'nt going back on my truck!
The stock rancho shocks are not a true rancho shock. Monroe's started that deal with Ford when I worked there. At that time Ford was paying Tenneco Automotive Monroe about $3 more a shock to paint them white and put the rancho sticker on. They are just the black OEM Ford Shocks painted like a Rancho shock.
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