New Coilovers with 6 Inch BDS lift

[Jwithing]

I think I've got the extra parts figured out:

Mevotech Wheel hubs
BDS Tie rod ends
Cardone CV axels
MOOG Lower Control Arms
Cardone Driverside Intermediate shaft (not going to mess with replacing the one in the diff)
Brake Dust shrouds (because why not)
MOOG Caster/Camber bolts
Will get UCAs when I determine if I'm going to raise the height or not
Sway bar end links ( still need to check and see how they're setup, I think stock with a BDS extension?)

 

[Jwithing]

Need some guidance. I'm wanting the fox 2.5 reservoir to mount above the coilovers like King does. I feel like it's more accessible and looks better that way. I searched but it doesn't look like King sells these brackets, I assume since they I clue them in the kit. The closest I could find were these... https://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-15986-carli-remote-reservoir-mounts-13-18-ram-2500-3500.aspx
I'm not sure if these will work. The description says these will mount between the coil isolator and coil bucket, but idk where exactly that is.

 

[crazykid1994]

Need some guidance. I'm wanting the fox 2.5 reservoir to mount above the coilovers like King does. I feel like it's more accessible and looks better that way. I searched but it doesn't look like King sells these brackets, I assume since they I clue them in the kit. The closest I could find were these... https://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-15986-carli-remote-reservoir-mounts-13-18-ram-2500-3500.aspx
I'm not sure if these will work. The description says these will mount between the coil isolator and coil bucket, but idk where exactly that is.

Like this? These brackets came with my fox 2.5. The one you linked is for a 2500 which does not use a coilover. They use a separate shock so that’s designed to fit above the spring in the upper coil bucket. I would suggest if your fox 2.5 did not come with resi mounts you should contact bds about that. Or contact fox about the resi mount

 

[Jwithing]

Like this? These brackets came with my fox 2.5. The one you linked is for a 2500 which does not use a coilover. They use a separate shock so that’s designed to fit above the spring in the upper coil bucket. I would suggest if your fox 2.5 did not come with resi mounts you should contact bds about that. Or contact fox about the resi mount

Yes, exactly like that. Thank you, I thought I read that the fox come with a bracket that mounts to the frame rail. You just saved me $100 lol

 

[crazykid1994]

Yes, exactly like that. Thank you, I thought I read that the fox come with a bracket that mounts to the frame rail. You just saved me $100 lol

The rear 2.5 resi shocks do

 

[Jwithing]

The rear 2.5 resi shocks do

How did you get the rear shock off? I tried a 21mm crows foot but couldn't get it on there, nor would it have enough clearance to be able to put an extension coming forward off it. I didn't have my crows foot set, so I'll have to try a 22mm tomorrow when I get home.

 

[DILLIGAF]

I cut a wrench and shoved it in.

 

[Jwithing]

So I jacked up the front 2 inches today to check my clearance. I really like the look with the front up an additional 2 inches. I used a 6ft level and a laser measurer, measuring from the top of my low profile roof antenna.

Current height from the top of the antenna to the ground 6'11 3/16"
Height from the top of the antenna to the ground with the front lifted 2 inches 6'11 19/32".

Jacking the front didn't raise the overall height nearly as much as I thought it would. May still be good on my clearance.

 

[danielmid]

Removal with a cut in half wrench from HF, install with Thuren shock nuts and never need the wrench again.

 

[crazykid1994]

How did you get the rear shock off? I tried a 21mm crows foot but couldn't get it on there, nor would it have enough clearance to be able to put an extension coming forward off it. I didn't have my crows foot set, so I'll have to try a 22mm tomorrow when I get home.

Originally I used a small adjustable wrench that was a tight fit but I bought the captured nuts. https://www.thurenfabrication.com/c...oducts/shock-nut-set-2009-2018-dodge-ram-1500

 

[Jwithing]

Removal with a cut in half wrench from HF, install with Thuren shock nuts and never need the wrench again.

Originally I used a small adjustable wrench that was a tight fit but I bought the captured nuts. https://www.thurenfabrication.com/c...oducts/shock-nut-set-2009-2018-dodge-ram-1500

Actually, now that you guys show me that, I think I may actually already have something like that on there

 

[danielmid]

Actually, now that you guys show me that, I think I may actually already have something like that on there
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Possibly, I see a little tab there.

 

[Jwithing]

Possibly, I see a little tab there.

Maybe thays why I couldn't get the damn crow's foot on there lol. Any recollection if it'd a 21mm or 22mm nut?

 

[danielmid]

Maybe thays why I couldn't get the damn crow's foot on there lol. Any recollection if it'd a 21mm or 22mm nut?

21 I think, my tools are in storage or I'd run out and look.

 

[crazykid1994]

It was 21mm. Just did mine yesterday…

 

[healthyrx]

Not sure how it lines up with your budget and plans but it looks like Thuren has king coilovers in stock for 2.5" lift on hemi 1500s.. pricey but in stock

2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 KING 2.5 Shocks With Comp Adjusters

We ordered these shocks with all the same tuning and specs as our other King options and we have 20 kits available to ship right away! The tuning installed in these shocks is our Custom Stage 2 Tune, which is a better ride and better handling in every aspect compared to stock.

www.thurenfabrication.com

I would be all over them if I hadn't just spent all my flexible income moving

 

[Jwithing]

Not sure how it lines up with your budget and plans but it looks like Thuren has king coilovers in stock for 2.5" lift on hemi 1500s.. pricey but in stock

2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 KING 2.5 Shocks With Comp Adjusters

We ordered these shocks with all the same tuning and specs as our other King options and we have 20 kits available to ship right away! The tuning installed in these shocks is our Custom Stage 2 Tune, which is a better ride and better handling in every aspect compared to stock.

www.thurenfabrication.com

I would be all over them if I hadn't just spent all my flexible income moving

While king may be a great choice, I just can't bring myself to the blue color scheme lol. 2.5s in rear also aren't necessary. I have the 2.5 fox ordered for a killer price. Everything I mentioned in this post has been ordered except for uca and rear fox 2.0s. Also had a rock fly up on the highway and chip my windshield pretty bad so I need to "splurge" for a new windshield as well. Ordered new side trim windshield pieces since mine are super faded and I can't seem to find anything to treat them that lasts.

 

[atreides]

Actually, now that you guys show me that, I think I may actually already have something like that on there
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I ended up using Thuren tabbed nuts, but my Zone kit came with tabbed nuts for the rear shocks as well that looked just like those. Good chance BDS uses the same tabbed nuts.

 

[Jwithing]

Got my shock off, it's 30.05" fully extended from mounts OC, which means I have the 5 inch spring in the back. Brings me to a question, the current shock I run from BDS has the following specs...

BDS-Fox 2.0 #98224759 extended - 30.05" compressed - 18.45" travel - 11.60"

Can I run either of these directly from fox as replacements? I assume the longer one is ok?

Fox 2.0 #985-24-020 extended - 29.55" compressed - 18.45" travel - 11.10"
Fox 2.0 #985-24-024 extended - 31.75" compressed - 19.65" travel -12.10"

I'd imagine BDS has custom lengths for a reason, but then again, I'd imagine those longer shocks will still work. Maybe the longer ones won't quite be in the sweet spot?

I'm finding some sweet deals on 2.0s with reservoir and 2.5s as well that are tempting and have the similar or same specs as the 2nd pair of fox I lifted.

It also looks like the zone 98450759 have the exact same specs as the BDS 2.0s for the 6 inch lift. Anybody know if there's a difference besides the BDS name on the shock? The zone ones are quite a bit cheaper, more than half the price. May just go with those.

 

[Jwithing]

Also, is there anything I should keep in mind during install? Top off grease fittings with weight on the truck? Torque anything specific to spec with weight on the truck?