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I've read many many threads about Bilstiens and even 1 or 2 about the new Eibach shocks.  I've seen nothing, and even searched for something, on the new Fox 2.0 setup.  They look really cool and appear to come with front springs.  They also appear to be fully assembled, ready to install and have an external ride hieght adjustment.  Fox has a great reputation for off-road shocks, but each vehicle is different.  They are a little pricey, but they may be worth it.  Anybody try these yet?  

 

https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?make=FOX&model=2.0+Performance+Series+Coil-Over+IFP&group=2.0+Performance+Series+Coil-Over+IFP&partNum=F98502018M&autoMake=GMC&autoModel=Sierra+1500+4wd&autoYear=2015&autoModClar=Double+Cab

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Apparently, the site search function is not too good.  I did a Google search and got several hits for this forum.

 

Anyway, I'd still love to hear from anyone that's had them for a while now.

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I've heard mixed reviews. Depends on what you use the truck for. Personally if I'm already spending that much I'm going to get the 2.5s to get some actual Offroad performance. I've heard they're not much better than the bilsteins but much pricier


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5 hours ago, jgraves13 said:

 I've heard they're not much better than the bilsteins but much pricier

This is what I seemed to find as well.  Thus I was in a debate between the 5100s and Eibachs... went with the Eibachs because no one seemed to have them, so I figured I'd be a guinea pig.

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What do you think of the Eibach?  I've had Bilstiens on other vehicles so I have some idea of what to expect from those. 

 

I think the Fox would be really easy to install since the entire coil over assembly gets replaced, plus the adjustable ride hide would be nice to dial in exactly the hieght you want.

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1 hour ago, Mike GMC said:

What do you think of the Eibach?  I've had Bilstiens on other vehicles so I have some idea of what to expect from those. 

 

I think the Fox would be really easy to install since the entire coil over assembly gets replaced, plus the adjustable ride hide would be nice to dial in exactly the hieght you want.

Not installed yet.  Just got parts yesterday.

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8 hours ago, jgraves13 said:

I've heard mixed reviews. Depends on what you use the truck for. Personally if I'm already spending that much I'm going to get the 2.5s to get some actual Offroad performance. I've heard they're not much better than the bilsteins but much pricier


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Pretty much exactly the conclusion I came to during my due diligence on shocks.

 

Unlike a lot of performance upgrades the shock upgrade is not very incremental. You can't just shell out $700 and get a system that does much better than the $350 bilsteins.

 

It pretty much leaves you with 2 options.

Bilstein 5100's or get serious.

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What do you think of the Eibach?  I've had Bilstiens on other vehicles so I have some idea of what to expect from those. 
 
I think the Fox would be really easy to install since the entire coil over assembly gets replaced, plus the adjustable ride hide would be nice to dial in exactly the hieght you want.


It is easy. I’ve got fronts and backs and did them myself. Noticeable difference. Took an evening in the garage. Got the truck aligned after.

Honestly if you off road once a week I’d go with the 2.5 series, but if not the 2.0 work great. I’ve got mine set at 1.5” raised in the front and that’s it...it comes from the factory like this so if you want more you’ll have to crank them down more.

Good investment for under $1k for all 4 corners


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2 minutes ago, ChevyRoofer said:

 


It is easy. I’ve got fronts and backs and did them myself. Noticeable difference. Took an evening in the garage. Got the truck aligned after.

Honestly if you off road once a week I’d go with the 2.5 series, but if not the 2.0 work great. I’ve got mine set at 1.5” raised in the front and that’s it...it comes from the factory like this so if you want more you’ll have to crank them down more.

Good investment for under $1k for all 4 corners


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Did you replace the Ranchos, or the black shocks?  I'm not seeing the Fox stuff quite that cheap.  The set of 4 looks to be closer to $1200 to my door.

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I have Fox 2.0 all around my Sierra and have had them for approx 20k. I had the Ranchos and the rebound of those shocks convinced me to change. I wanted to level and felt the safest way on the truck is with an adjustable suspension. For me it was a night and day difference. The rebound is much better and the wheels stay planted over bumps. I also noticed better response at highway speeds and a lot less nose dive in turns and braking. For me it was worth the price of admission.

I considered the bilsteins but I would have had them maxed out in height which I have heard provides a rougher ride.

My truck does go off road but is also my daily driver so the upgrade to a suspension that could take more abuse made sense for me.

If I had to do it over again I would have gone straight to the 2.5, King, etc route only because I smoked my stock UCA ball joints after 20k and just replaced to Cognito which I was ultimately was trying to avoid with just the Fox 2.0.


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Do you think you killed the ball joint due to the height, or because you use the truck off-road?  I don't need a full 2" front lift.  I was actually thinking of setting them at about 1.5-1.75".  If I go Bilstein, it will be a toss up between using the top notch or the next one down.  I like a little rake, just not as much as stock.

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Do you think you killed the ball joint due to the height, or because you use the truck off-road?  I don't need a full 2" front lift.  I was actually thinking of setting them at about 1.5-1.75".  If I go Bilstein, it will be a toss up between using the top notch or the next one down.  I like a little rake, just not as much as stock.

 

My best guess is the height. The amount off road has been limited and I really didn’t push the truck to hard anytime( I’m sure the full cycling of the suspension though did play a part).

 

With the 2” in front you can look at your suspension and see the ball joint angle and it’s not going where it was stock. Will it always cause premature wear, maybe but it’s really how you drive and what your using your truck for. If it’s going to be a pavement queen then I’m sure they could last a lot longer than mine did.

 

After getting the cognito’s though I could immediately see the angles improve along with the functionality with more allowable suspension movement especially off-road.

 

The seat of your pants feel is that the tires really want to stay on the road over bumps so more of a lack of rebound. For me on and off road it rides better, softer and much more compliant than stock.

 

 

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