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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 12:53 AM
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Tuning Fox 2.0 valving

Has anyone tuned their own shocks? The wife isn't fond of how stiff the truck is even with the new shocks. I figured since I just put in the Fox 2.0 shocks I'll change the shim stacks to open the valves up and soften up the ride a bit but I haven't ever done that.

I was wondering if anyone had done it how difficult or involved the process is?

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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 02:32 PM
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Check youtube for videos and too's.

I was viewing a few last week because I was in the market for re-buildable shocks.

The hardest part I saw was making a block of wood with a certain size hole, cut it in half, so you can use the wood block to hold the shocks in the vice.

you could also investigate tire air options....theres a max wieght depending on air PSI...you might be able to get by with less air if you dont plan on hitting the higher weight ratings.

someone needs to come up with some rubber isolators to put on the PAX side bolts on the our wives seats.
 
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Do what I do...tell her if she don't like it she can follow me in her Edge
 
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Originally Posted by speakerfritz
Check youtube for videos and too's.

I was viewing a few last week because I was in the market for re-buildable shocks.

The hardest part I saw was making a block of wood with a certain size hole, cut it in half, so you can use the wood block to hold the shocks in the vice.

you could also investigate tire air options....theres a max wieght depending on air PSI...you might be able to get by with less air if you dont plan on hitting the higher weight ratings.

someone needs to come up with some rubber isolators to put on the PAX side bolts on the our wives seats.
I went to ly local truck customization shop to talk to them. They actually told me that valving wont really change the ride all that much. The shocks come pretty well valved for your application from the factory. So instead I decided to give in and buy some sulastic springs.

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Do what I do...tell her if she don't like it she can follow me in her Edge
i like your style
 
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