Hey all, I've been reading a ton of threads on here and picking up some great info, but wanted to get thoughts in regards to my specific setup. Looking to spend some money to replace my suspension components since I have about 115k miles on the existing setup and I want to make sure I get it right the first time. I've reached out to our vendor Nick and I feel like I'm pestering him a bit too much with my indecisiveness and lack of knowledge lol.
Current setup:
6 inch BDS lift with 37x13.5R20 Toyo open country RT
Fox 2.0 shocks in rear stock Mopar struts in front
Unsure if the rear coil springs are 3 inch or 5. I sent an email to BDS asking them how I could identify. Ground to middle bottom of the bushwhacker flares is 45 inches in back and 43 inches in front.
Overall height clearance is about 6'10.75" or so if I recall correctly.
Goal:
I have to maintain a 7ft clearance capability.
I mainly drive highway and don't ever really offroad, although I have a few times, so I want a super comfy road ride. My gal has back issues, so any comfort I can provide while she rides shotgun, I'll spend a bit more for it.
What I'm considering:
Will probably upgrade the front UCAs to zone while I'm at it. From what I have been reading, the zone bushings should be more quite and less maintenance than others?
Replace the rear shocks with another set of FOX 2.0 shocks. I believe part number is 985-24-032, or would this vary based upon the rear coil spring size I have with my BDS lift?
I started out thinking the FOX 2.0 coilovers, 983-02-050, for the front. It sounds like the 2.0 are a PITA or impossible to get spring tensioners on them while on the truck to change the ride height. I would like to try bring up the front of the truck to level it for a nice change of pace, but if it screws my 7ft clearance, it would be nice to easily adjust them back down to where it is now.
So then I started looking at the DSC adjustability with the FOX 2.5, 883-06-073. I like the idea of getting rid of the 4 inch spacer ontop of the strut cover. Being able to tune the coilovers easily would also be awesome so that I could tune for the road and have offroad ready at the fingertips. There is an offroad park where I fish frequently so its always a possibility and some day I'll probably retire the truck as a daily driver, so the offroad capability now comes as a potential bonus and I can stomach the extra $1k cost. However, are the fox 2.5 a similar PITA to compress and adjust while on the truck?
I've seen ICON mentioned but haven't looked into them much so I'm not sure of a part number or price. It sounds like the ICONs are easily adjustable like normal coilovers while on the truck without being compressed, which is a big plus for me, but how does the ride comfort and quality on and offroad compare to the FOX?
Thanks in advance fellas, looking forward to your expertise, experiences, and ideas.
Current setup:
6 inch BDS lift with 37x13.5R20 Toyo open country RT
Fox 2.0 shocks in rear stock Mopar struts in front
Unsure if the rear coil springs are 3 inch or 5. I sent an email to BDS asking them how I could identify. Ground to middle bottom of the bushwhacker flares is 45 inches in back and 43 inches in front.
Overall height clearance is about 6'10.75" or so if I recall correctly.
Goal:
I have to maintain a 7ft clearance capability.
I mainly drive highway and don't ever really offroad, although I have a few times, so I want a super comfy road ride. My gal has back issues, so any comfort I can provide while she rides shotgun, I'll spend a bit more for it.
What I'm considering:
Will probably upgrade the front UCAs to zone while I'm at it. From what I have been reading, the zone bushings should be more quite and less maintenance than others?
Replace the rear shocks with another set of FOX 2.0 shocks. I believe part number is 985-24-032, or would this vary based upon the rear coil spring size I have with my BDS lift?
I started out thinking the FOX 2.0 coilovers, 983-02-050, for the front. It sounds like the 2.0 are a PITA or impossible to get spring tensioners on them while on the truck to change the ride height. I would like to try bring up the front of the truck to level it for a nice change of pace, but if it screws my 7ft clearance, it would be nice to easily adjust them back down to where it is now.
So then I started looking at the DSC adjustability with the FOX 2.5, 883-06-073. I like the idea of getting rid of the 4 inch spacer ontop of the strut cover. Being able to tune the coilovers easily would also be awesome so that I could tune for the road and have offroad ready at the fingertips. There is an offroad park where I fish frequently so its always a possibility and some day I'll probably retire the truck as a daily driver, so the offroad capability now comes as a potential bonus and I can stomach the extra $1k cost. However, are the fox 2.5 a similar PITA to compress and adjust while on the truck?
I've seen ICON mentioned but haven't looked into them much so I'm not sure of a part number or price. It sounds like the ICONs are easily adjustable like normal coilovers while on the truck without being compressed, which is a big plus for me, but how does the ride comfort and quality on and offroad compare to the FOX?
Thanks in advance fellas, looking forward to your expertise, experiences, and ideas.