Gen 2 OE rear shocks on gen 1

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So finally thrashed my around. For limit straps I welded a tab on the frame next to strut tower, and then used the lower tie rod placement for the other end. Landing is great, ride is great. I went full bump and had zero issue. Did not rebound back off the ground, stayed planted and all was well!
If and when you can , can you get pics of the limit strap set up.
 

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So finally thrashed my around. For limit straps I welded a tab on the frame next to strut tower, and then used the lower tie rod placement for the other end. Landing is great, ride is great. I went full bump and had zero issue. Did not rebound back off the ground, stayed planted and all was well!

Pictures PLEASE! What straps and strap lengths did you use?
 

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Pictures PLEASE! What straps and strap lengths did you use?

I’ll have pictures up some time next week!

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So how will this work running 37”tires?

I am running 37s right now
Cooper discoverer STT PRO

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Pictures PLEASE! What straps and strap lengths did you use?

And I went with 16 inch with a high mount placement to avoid brake lines and all. I’ll have pictures soon. I order tabs off of amazon I’ll attach a link for the tabs and straps I bought.

Tabs:
DOUBLE SHEER LIMIT STRAP TAB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N07S4E0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zTGyAbWDCXJ0R

Straps:
Latest Rage Suspension Limit Straps - 16" 2 Ply, Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XG265G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eUGyAb6N2KC2G
 

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Excuse my ignorance here, but what are the differences bewtween the Ford Fox 3.0’s and Fox 3.0’s bought from a dealer like RPG or SDHQ, other than price, and valving in RPG’s store?
 

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i dont know how in depth everyone has gone in here.

but the body size alone is enough to look and see you are not getting proper shock travel on a stock truck.

if you were lifted or aftermarket i could see this working well potentially. NOT on a stock truck stock travel.
 

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i dont know how in depth everyone has gone in here.

but the body size alone is enough to look and see you are not getting proper shock travel on a stock truck.

if you were lifted or aftermarket i could see this working well potentially. NOT on a stock truck stock travel.

Which you are right, but while using the gen1 springs which have a higher spring rate it pushes the truck up to mid perch if not a .5 inch taller. Calving May be a tad off, but it’s a good option for people wanting to save a buck. I haven’t had any issues at all.
 

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Which you are right, but while using the gen1 springs which have a higher spring rate it pushes the truck up to mid perch if not a .5 inch taller. Calving May be a tad off, but it’s a good option for people wanting to save a buck. I haven’t had any issues at all.

try jumping it.
 

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try jumping it.
I think if people are jumping with this setup then they are ill-informed. (I mean prerunner type jumping, which would of course benefit from a complete suspension upgrade)

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