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After a little research and debating wether I should get shocks even after paying for the FX4 Rancho upgraded shocks, I called Stage3 today and ordered front and rear Fox 2.0 Performance shocks for $500.
I’ll post on the installation once I get them delivered.
Had to call. They show as out of stock on line but they have a few to ship. Placed my order over the phone.
Are you guys getting stock length or doing leveling? I'll probably stay stock height and springs (5900# plow package) with Fox 2.0, ATS, and maybe an upgraded track bar, then 35s.
I’m going with the BDS 2” leveling, Fox 2.0 all around, and the Fox ATS if and when it’s available. Likely keeping the factory 18” wheels and A/T tires. I’ve always leveled my trucks, and I haven’t yet gone with aftermarket oversized wheels.
Are you guys getting stock length or doing leveling? I'll probably stay stock height and springs (5900# plow package) with Fox 2.0, ATS, and maybe an upgraded track bar, then 35s.
I’m getting stock length shocks because the rear is stock and the front is leveled with a Readylift 2.5” with shock bracket extensions. I put on the RC dual steering stabilizer and it eliminated 100% of bump steer. Used a lower track bar bracket and went with 20”x9” +18mm wheels wrapped in 35x12.5 KO2s
I am also looking at these shocks. I would like to know if there was a big difference in the ride of the truck and what light bar did you install on the bottom of the grill?
I am also looking at these shocks. I would like to know if there was a big difference in the ride of the truck and what light bar did you install on the bottom of the grill?
I Had to cut the bottom part of the grill and then the light bar just tucked in perfectly and bolted on to the grill back bracket where the grill clips on.
I'll go 285/75-18 Cooper AT3 XLT (USA) 34.8" x 11 and 4080 Load on my OEM wheels. Just have to decide whether to level. Don't know if the plow package springs sit the truck a bit higher than other springs but I would expect a bit.
I'll go 285/75-18 Cooper AT3 XLT (USA) 34.8" x 11 and 4080 Load on my OEM wheels. Just have to decide whether to level. Don't know if the plow package springs sit the truck a bit higher than other springs but I would expect a bit.
Your truck looks great.
Thanks! The truck with Plow Prep Package will sit higher in front (without the plow).
Thanks! The truck with Plow Prep Package will sit higher in front (without the plow).
I'm curious what ride height is with various front springs (seems there are more than 2 variations), or at least one w/o Plow Prep from the factory. I'll measure mine today - I'm thinking from the floor to the bottom lip of fender through the center of the wheel hub. I know my rear is 59" to the top of the bed rail empty with 65 psi in the rear tires. Any stock height 250s or 350s with various springs would be good to know for comparison.
The track bar I'm looking at fits up to 3" without a drop bracket.
P.S. I do not plan to plow with this truck, it was an off the lot purchase and happened to have the PPP. Unless I get my cabin in the Montana woods..lol.
I had a BDS 4inch radius arm lift with bds fox 2.0's (ive read that the bds fox 2.0's are valved differently for BDS and ride smoother then normal fox 2.0's) and the ride is better then stock. It rides smoother, doesn't bounce as much over deviations in the pavement and to me are a worthy upgrade. So far the bds nxs stabilizer has performed well. I would like to eventually install a fox ats stabilizer and compare the two.