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Old Dec 27, 2019 | 09:11 PM
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Fox shock question

I am so impressed with my ATS steering stabilizer that I am considering replacing my shocks as well. I am looking at them on Stage 3 Motorsports website and I am confused about the difference in two options, The BDS Fox 2.0 series or the 2.0 Performance series shocks? Their is a $1 difference in the two and I am curious what the difference is?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2019 | 09:17 PM
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The BDS might be replacement shocks for the BDS 1 or 2 inch lift spacer&shock kits. For people that need new ones after wearing them out.

The 2.0 performance is for stock to 1 inch lift. So stock 6.7 5200, 5600, and 5990 springs as they lift some as they go up.

I would call to confirm but I think thats it.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2019 | 10:34 PM
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I think the BDS are a version of the performance series shock, difference might be in the tuning, but there may be no difference. Best to make a call.

I was looking at a BDS level.kit that had an option for FOX adventure series or performance series, I called and was told the adventure is a steel body vs aluminum with the performance.
 
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Thanks for the replies, I definitely want the aluminum body. Crappy stock rancho's look like crap after only 2 years.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 06:09 PM
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Just put Fox 2.0's all the way around and the improvement is awesome

Highly recommend!!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 06:11 PM
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Just put Fox 2.0's all the way around and the improvement is awesome

Highly recommend!!
Thats the plan! Is there any maintenance required with these? Read something about that but wasn't sure if it involved these.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 06:13 PM
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None that im aware of.

Plaza near my home has a row of 4 large speed bumps to prevent rice rockets from congregating and hitting those before I needed a mouth guard and crawled over them.

Went over them yesterday and barely had to slow down

??????
 
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Anyone use boots on these? I'd feel better having them on there....
 
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Anyone use boots on these? I'd feel better having them on there....
I use Fox's roost shields on my back two.
 
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Thanks, just got all 4 ordered with a pair of roost shields.
 
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Thanks, just got all 4 ordered with a pair of roost shields.
Were you able to find out what the difference is between the BDS labeled 2.0s and the non BDS Fox 2.0s?
 
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Were you able to find out what the difference is between the BDS labeled 2.0s and the non BDS Fox 2.0s?
I did some reading and the only thing I found was the BDS shocks were tuned by Fox and BDS to work with BDS lifts. I ordered the regular 2.0 Performance Series.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 09:34 PM
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Fox owns BDS with a search you can find this information .Not trying to be sarcastic .
 
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Originally Posted by DEW34
Fox owns BDS with a search you can find this information .Not trying to be sarcastic .
That's not in question, the question is how do the BDS labeled FOX 2.0 differ from the non BDS labeled FOX 2.0. Both are performance series and the OP has sorta confirmed what I thought, different tuning.

Im still interested to know how the ride might differ between the 2. I cant see a small spacer lift requiring any different tuning, but what do I know.That's an answer I'll look for when the time comes to buy some shocks.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 01:37 AM
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Anyone use boots on these? I'd feel better having them on there....
I'm running boots all the way around. I've lost a shock on a previous truck due to a stone chip on the shaft. Once it's chipped the chrome delaminates and ruins the seals.
Cheap insurance imho.
 
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