Gen 2 OE rear shocks on gen 1

The more I ponder this setup and from looking at the shocks side by side I think your losing some bump travel. You’re gaining droop but I wouldn’t feel safe with going beyond the Fox 3.0” droop range which is .5” more than stock. Ford moved the shock mount up which would account for the additional dynamic range.


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I'm selling a set of Gen2 OEM shocks

Fronts have the SVC CAS system installed, charged, and ready to go

They came off the truck at 4K miles

Looking to get $1,200 for the set

Local pickup in Orange County, CA - can arrange shipping on buyers dime

Raptizzle said:

I'm selling a set of Gen2 OEM shocks

Fronts have the SVC CAS system installed, charged, and ready to go

They came off the truck at 4K miles

Looking to get $1,200 for the set

Local pickup in Orange County, CA - can arrange shipping on buyers dime

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ill be home next week if you still have. right down the street from you

bamared said:

This is what I plan on trying first once i get ready to do the swap. If that wont work ill just relocate the entire top by adding a section.

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Instead of adding length to the top, why not have a spring pack built that pushed the rear axel 1 inch further down, thus lengthening the eye to eye shock length. Basically this is what the Deavers do, but can be done in any spring shop if you know what you are doing.

BTW, jumping mine at the MX track has not produced any of the "these wont work" features that all are saying will happen.

Canuck714 said:

Instead of adding length to the top, why not have a spring pack built that pushed the rear axel 1 inch further down, thus lengthening the eye to eye shock length. Basically this is what the Deavers do, but can be done in any spring shop if you know what you are doing.

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Because the body is too long and the bump stops are in the wrong place. You’ll bottom the shock out at full compression and start ripping things apart.

well I had them on my truck and still do but my beautiful loving wife got me fox 3.0 with dsc for my birthday so.... I have a set of these for the front with gen1 top hats and springs ready to go by mid next week. if interested let me know. in perfect shape.

Has anyone tried to compare the travel between gen 1 and gen 2 shocks mounted with no springs?
It would be a nice thing to know. Might also help size the bump stop correctly.

Surge said:

Has anyone tried to compare the travel between gen 1 and gen 2 shocks mounted with no springs?
It would be a nice thing to know. Might also help size the bump stop correctly.

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save your breath. only been asking for that since day one....

no one cares about making stuff work properly, they just want to say they did it lol.

I read the whole thread. Seemed like some good people mixed in though.

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I'm surprised no one thought of shimming the internals to shorten the extension instead of strapping the front.

Did you ever complete this?