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Old 08-27-2015, 07:02 PM
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Fox Shocks versus 2" Leveling Kit

Why wouldn't I just install Fox 2.5 Factory Series Coil Over Reservoir shocks that can be adjusted to up to 2" of lift to level my new truck versus Autospring's 2 Inch Leveling kit? (other than price)
 
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Old 08-27-2015, 08:30 PM
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Fox Shocks versus 2" Leveling Kit

If price was no option then fox shocks all the way. Way better!
 
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Old 08-27-2015, 10:18 PM
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To me 2" isn't enough on the new trucks, that's what Is holding me back from purchasing them.
 
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Old 08-28-2015, 12:27 PM
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I had the Rancho Quick Lifts on my last truck and they were great but I only paid a little over $300 for them. Unfortunately Rancho does not have them for the 2015 yet.

At over $700 for the Fox shocks I think I will just go with a spacer and wait and see if Rancho, Bilstein or someone else make some in a little lower price range.

So yeah...basically it is the price issue.
 

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Old 08-28-2015, 01:28 PM
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Hopefully soon...


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I had the Rancho Quick Lifts on my last truick and they were great but I only paid a little over $300 for them. Unfortunately Rancho does not have them for the 2015 yet.

At over $700 for the Fox shocks I think I will just go with a spacer and wait and see if Rancho, Bilstein or someone else make some in a little lower price range.

So yeah...basically it is the price issue.
 
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Old 08-28-2015, 04:11 PM
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Hopefully soon...
That is good news assuming the price is not sky high like the Fox ones! I know I will be looking seriously at them when they come out.

Thanks for the info!

 
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Old 08-28-2015, 04:50 PM
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Should be MSRP of others in the quickLIFT LOADED line, so $180ISH. Mind the ISH part.

Originally Posted by ab46501
That is good news assuming the price is not sky high like the Fox ones! I know I will be looking seriously at them when they come out.

Thanks for the info!

 
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Old 08-29-2015, 05:25 AM
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The 2" is not enough for these trucks. I had the 2" on my 05 and it was level, I now have the 2.5 rough country on my 2015 and its level perfect.
 
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According to ready lift website 2.25" is as high as they recommend so that you don't have premature wear, what do guys think?
 
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Old 09-01-2015, 06:57 PM
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Pretty spot on info. Any more and angles get "off" and CV's don't like that.

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According to ready lift website 2.25" is as high as they recommend so that you don't have premature wear, what do guys think?
 
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Old 09-02-2015, 11:00 AM
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According to ready lift website 2.25" is as high as they recommend so that you don't have premature wear, what do guys think?
I had 2.5 spacer on my last truck before I went to the Rancho quick lifts. After about 30,000 miles I started having issues with CV shafts.

Replaced the shafts and switched to the Ranchos which was a 2" lift. Went well over 60,000 miles with them before I traded and never had another issue.

I would not go over 2.
 
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It's real and it is here. It was announced last week at SEMA, and will be released January 2016.


 
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It's real and it is here. It was announced last week at SEMA, and will be released January 2016.


Great news but January! I need it now!

I have a set of spacers in hand and was going to get them installed soon. I really would prefer the Rancho though, decisions decisions..............
 
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Old 11-12-2015, 04:08 PM
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Run the spacers now, then run the QLL. It will be a great compare/contrast to what a large strut/valved for the tires does in regards to road manners.


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Great news but January! I need it now!

I have a set of spacers in hand and was going to get them installed soon. I really would prefer the Rancho though, decisions decisions..............
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 09:14 PM
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How much do the ranchos lift? Says $312 for the set? What rear shock?
 


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