Fox 2.0, BakFlip MX4, Putco Switchblade, running boards

ChevyRoofer · June 9, 2017

I ordered a full set of the Fox 2.0 shocks from MRT on May 8th and I'm still waiting on the fronts to ship as well. They were good about responding to messages regarding status at first and I scheduled my appointment at a shop to have them installed based on the shipping info I received. I broke my back last October and am still going through physical therapy or I would be doing the install myself. I had to cancel when the front coilovers didn't arrive in time. Now I can't get a hold of anyone at MRT through email, text or phone. I live in an apartment so I was worried that they had arrived and gotten stolen. Not sure what the deal is but the lack of communication concerns me.

Honestly couldn't agree more with that statement - I'll be writing a full review on it all and mines just like your situation! But I ended up calling Fox twice to ask when 2.0s were being shipped out, he said end of the month. Just got mine in today finally from MRT! Little over a month since I originally ordered them.

Different question I posted in another thread:

Does anyone know if this is too much preload on the coilovers? Came shipped like this. I'm counting 40 threads below the collar, where everyone else is in the 15-25 range. Only looking for 1.5-2" not 4"+

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Bmotoman · June 10, 2017

Mine are set to arrive today as well. Talked to Rob at MRT before they shipped and he said it was a delay from Fox on there shipments. The 2.0s are in pretty hot demand.

As a former suspension engineer I would install the shocks as they are currently set. The shock body is more than likely a part used in a wide variety of setups. The spring, overall length, rate and pre-load applied are all going to factor into how much lift is achieved. If I new the motion rate of the suspension, spring rate, and load applied I could calculate if the pre-load is correct but that's more work than its worth at this point.

I've got issues with my stabilitrak tripping under sharp turns with even moderate speed and a clunk that I'm not sure of the exact cause just yet that I think I'm going to have the dealer look at before I install my shocks. The clunk could be related to the leveling kit and oversized tires overpowering the rebound on my worn out Rancho shocks. Let me know how the new shocks ride?

ChevyRoofer · June 10, 2017

Think I'm gonna call Fox in the AM to see how many threads should be showing. Just seems like too much and don't want to have to do this twice.

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Sierra706 · June 10, 2017

Think I'm gonna call Fox in the AM to see how many threads should be showing. Just seems like too much and don't want to have to do this twice.

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They won't give you thread #, but will tell you how long the spring should be.

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ChevyRoofer · June 10, 2017

They won't give you thread #, but will tell you how long the spring should be.

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Do you happen to know it or know if it's posted online? They're closed till Monday

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Sierra706 · June 11, 2017

Do you happen to know it or know if it's posted online? They're closed till Monday

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I don't for the 2.0. I have the 2.5s

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ChevyRoofer · June 11, 2017

I don't for the 2.0. I have the 2.5s

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Damn. I'll follow up tomorrow with their response

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ChevyRoofer · June 12, 2017

Found out it's supposed to be 10.8" from the top Fox logo(what holds the top of the coil) to the top of where the spring sits (or bottom of the coil).

ChevyRoofer · June 13, 2017

Picture for anyone interested, ready for install this weekend.

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Cvue · June 13, 2017

Led lights for steps are now installed. Some pics below of it all

Step Lights

Grommet to inside cab

Putco Switchblade running light

Reverse

After a coat of Black Light, V6 sealant, and butter wax with the DA polisher

Dad's and My Trucks

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Are you using double side 3m tape to secure the led strip light for step bar or what are you using? Also how well are they holding up?

ChevyRoofer · June 13, 2017

Are you using double side 3m tape to secure the led strip light for step bar or what are you using? Also how well are they holding up?

Yep! I cleaned with soap and water first, then 91% alcohol, then applied the 3M strips. It's been holding great.

Cvue · June 14, 2017

Yep! I cleaned with soap and water first, then 91% alcohol, then applied the 3M strips. It's been holding great.

when you taking about 3m tape, you talking about the super strong molding 3m right?

ChevyRoofer · June 14, 2017

when you taking about 3m tape, you talking about the super strong molding 3m right?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JOVUO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That one specifically. It's for vehicles.

Bmotoman · June 27, 2017

what are your fender measurements now that the shocks are on? I forget to get any when I was installing. Currently sitting at 38.5 front and 40 in the rear. I also had a 2.25" ready lift on before. I think the 1.5" of rake seems high.

ChevyRoofer · June 27, 2017

what are your fender measurements now that the shocks are on? I forget to get any when I was installing. Currently sitting at 38.5 front and 40 in the rear. I also had a 2.25" ready lift on before. I think the 1.5" of rake seems high.

My fronts 37.5" and rear is 40". Front was raised 1.5" and back raised 1". I still prefer rake since I will tow a boat soon.

And well I've got 2.5" of rake left roughly!

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