I do not, yet. I'll check on them in the morning.Do you know the part numbers of the shocks that you have?
I do not, yet. I'll check on them in the morning.Do you know the part numbers of the shocks that you have?
I have been both pleasantly surprised and then astounded at the shit performance from those. I have no idea how they did it, but I drove a set a fair bit on a TJ Unlimited. Take off from a stop and it would lean over so much it was scary. Do a left turn with enthusiasm from a stop and it was terrifying. Go down the road a bit and it was bone jarring harsh on small events like 1-2" deep sections where the pavement got popped out. Just a miserable set of shocks.FOX 2.0 IFP here. They are great. I've had two other sets (some no name and Rancho RS9000) so nothing great to compare to, but I really like them.
They made the biggest difference in ride quality/comfort, along with the softest/best springs available for the TJ — Forged in the mountains of Mordor.
I have nothing to compare them to. The Rancho 9000s we’re crazy stiff even on the lowest setting. Only marginally better than a solid steel rod. Are the Fox 2.0 IFPs tunable?I have been both pleasantly surprised and then astounded at the shit performance from those. I have no idea how they did it, but I drove a set a fair bit on a TJ Unlimited. Take off from a stop and it would lean over so much it was scary. Do a left turn with enthusiasm from a stop and it was terrifying. Go down the road a bit and it was bone jarring harsh on small events like 1-2" deep sections where the pavement got popped out. Just a miserable set of shocks.
Ok, im an idiot, for some reason, I thought the Tj had Rancho shocks ~~~ nope, I got these things?
My next question is, how long do the shock have to be, and what travel length should they be for a 4" lift, or should I just measure from the center of the mounts?
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got it, thanx. I got to replace those and all the body mounts, so I might as well do the whole mess all at once, Thanx againMeasure the distance between the upper and lower shock mounts at ride height. Pull the old shocks out along with the springs and then run your axle to full bump. Measure the distance between the shock mounts. Repeat that procedure with your axle at full droop. Find a shock based on your numbers--Travel split at 50/50 at right height, one that collapses and fits the mounts at full bump, one that extends far enough that you're not going to unseat a spring or cause driveline bind.
I am looking at the 12” shocks for outboarding, I do not see the steel body on fox’s website. Do they still make the, or did everything change to the aluminum body? Would you recommend the 5/8” or 7/8” shaft?FIFY
Yes you are. Those are the only shocks worse than RC.
Sounds like you'd be better off riding around with no shocks. So soft and bouncy.I have nothing to compare them to. The Rancho 9000s we’re crazy stiff even on the lowest setting. Only marginally better than a solid steel rod. Are the Fox 2.0 IFPs tunable?
The 7/8" thing is something you should discuss with your tuner and base that on reservoir selection. Check Poly for part numbers. 980-02-039 and 034 are what we typically use.I am looking at the 12” shocks for outboarding, I do not see the steel body on fox’s website. Do they still make the, or did everything change to the aluminum body? Would you recommend the 5/8” or 7/8” shaft?
LOL, they came with the Jeep,Yes you are. Those are the only shocks worse than RC.
Only if you intend to tune them.LOL, they came with the Jeep,
so Fox shocks seem to be the "go to" shock? is that right?
I think it looks like a good solution for the rust belt areas. They would be some lost travel.ok, is this an incredibly stupid idea or is this genius? I think this is a reall dumb and lazy way to fix a minor problem
Really dumb. Don't do that.ok, is this an incredibly stupid idea or is this genius? I think this is a reall dumb and lazy way to fix a minor problem
Considering it's in single shear, you better have a whole lotta confidence in that bolt, especially how he spaced it with the nuts.ok, is this an incredibly stupid idea or is this genius? I think this is a reall dumb and lazy way to fix a minor problem
The biggest mechanical problem is that he didn't sleeve the hole the through the frame rail. That bolt will never stay tight.Considering it's in single shear, you better have a whole lotta confidence in that bolt, especially how he spaced it with the nuts.