Anyone running Fox 2.0 shocks?

[GoBlueHummer]

Did a search but didn't find anything. I need to replace my rear shocks and saw the Fox 2.0. How do they compare to the Bilsteins? The OEM's?

Thank

 

[RamRod]

Biggest benifit of the Fox Shox would be the fact that its rebuildable and can be re-valved.

Never ran them personally but have heard alot of great things about them.

Is your rig lifted, leveled, 100% stock?

 

[Panzer07]

Bilstein 7100 series with reservoir are just as good as the foxes minus the price tag...they are rebuildable revalve for about $125


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[Panzer07]

That's what I'd be running on the rear here soon...I'll report more when I get them and months later of install...so far I haven't read that many and reviews about the 7100's bilstein


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[RamRod]

I have heard there is a big back order on teh 7100's right now...

 

[Panzer07]

Agree specially for the 8" travel ones


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[4speedfunk]

I'm running Fox 2.0s but, I'm all ganked-up. Not sure any of my specs would translate to a stock suspension. But, they are nice shocks and seem to be holding up very well.

 

[digglesworth]

Cj, would the ones you have work on a Rancho/SOA setup?

 

[GoBlueHummer]

Biggest benifit of the Fox Shox would be the fact that its rebuildable and can be re-valved.

Never ran them personally but have heard alot of great things about them.

Is your rig lifted, leveled, 100% stock?

Torosion leveled.

Also, just to be clear, I'm looking at the Fox 2.0 without reservoir. I didn't know the Bilstein 7100's are rebuildable, that's tempting but still a bit more than the 2.0's at ~$120/per.
I had a 5100 blow prematurely on the front which is why im considering others for the rear. Still running 5100 on the front.

 

[poweraidon]

Bilstein 7100 series with reservoir are just as good as the foxes minus the price tag...they are rebuildable revalve for about $125


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Where are you finding the 7100s for $125? Everywhere I looked it's close to 200


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[Panzer07]

Torosion leveled.

Also, just to be clear, I'm looking at the Fox 2.0 without reservoir. I didn't know the Bilstein 7100's are rebuildable, that's tempting but still a bit more than the 2.0's at ~$120/per.
I had a 5100 blow prematurely on the front which is why im considering others for the rear. Still running 5100 on the front.

For all the reviews I read and all the research I made it seems like reservoir-less shocks take scheiße sooner than the reservoir ones.

Where are you finding the 7100s for $125? Everywhere I looked it's close to 200


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[4speedfunk]

DW...these won't fit the Rancho due to the mounting. They are a universal eye-to-eye shock, 2.0" body with reservoir, 10-inch travel, custom-valved and charged with nitrogen by Downsouth Motorsports (San Diego). They were $1000 for all four. I'm sure you could get a standard pin type mounting (for the front) or a t-bar mounting (for the rear), if you wanted. DSM is a large-volume Fox dealer and they can get anything you need...reservoir or not. They do all the custom valving in house, and they will do free adjustments (you pay shipping), if required. IMO...Reservoir shocks are pointless on a stock IFS H3...there isn't enough travel to warrant the extra volume of a reservoir. A high-perf mono-tube is better choice (and half the price).

 

[poweraidon]

DW...these won't fit the Rancho due to the mounting. They are a universal eye-to-eye shock, 2.0" body with reservoir, 10-inch travel, custom-valved and charged with nitrogen by Downsouth Motorsports (San Diego). They were $1000 for all four. I'm sure you could get a standard pin type mounting (for the front) or a t-bar mounting (for the rear), if you wanted. DSM is a large-volume Fox dealer and they can get anything you need...reservoir or not. They do all the custom valving in house, and they will do free adjustments (you pay shipping), if required. IMO...Reservoir shocks are pointless on a stock IFS H3...there isn't enough travel to warrant the extra volume of a reservoir. A high-perf mono-tube is better choice (and half the price).

What would you recommend for the stock 3?


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[GoBlueHummer]

Damn those sure look nice 4speed

 

[4speedfunk]

I recommend you call DSM and ask them. They know way more about shocks than I do. I shopped around quite a bit and they consistently had the best prices.

 

[digglesworth]

thanks cj. as for now, its leaning toward the bilstein 5100s Chris mentions in the "rancho redux" threads. im running the 5100s now and i like em.

 

[GoBlueHummer]

Update

Installed the rears today. They mount with the body side up as opposed to the stock and Bilsteins. After about 80 miles I have to say them seem awesome. More than likely Im going to replace the 5100's up front with Fox 2.0's. Seems a waste to buy anything other than rebuildable shocks now.

 

[MustangGirl666]

I have the fox 2.0 shocks installed front and rear back in September they ride great I love them.

 

[4speedfunk]

MG666....post up some part numbers on those!

 

[backcountryislife]

Just something else to think about, the fox shocks have very easily sourced parts. If you ever back into a rock, blow a seal, whatever... the fox shocks are easy to fix, and easy to work on. The bilstein's on the other hand were less available.

I just got a set of 2.0's I got for free with a bent shaft, I'm having my shock guy toss some TI shafts in them & bump compression on them a tad... and it's pretty simple to get done.

 

[RamRod]

Just something else to think about, the fox shocks have very easily sourced parts. If you ever back into a rock, blow a seal, whatever... the fox shocks are easy to fix, and easy to work on. The bilstein's on the other hand were less available.

I just got a set of 2.0's I got for free with a bent shaft, I'm having my shock guy toss some TI shafts in them & bump compression on them a tad... and it's pretty simple to get done.

Never thought of that side of the argument... could make or break a long distance wheeling trip!

 

[GoBlueHummer]

Fox 2.0

Fronts 0-1" lift 985-02-009
Rear 0 -1" lift 985-24-048

Completely agree with backcountry and really what swayed me to Fox over the Bilstein's