How To: Adjust the Fox Shock Perch / Height / Level the Front

[DynoDynge]

Just did the perch adjustment on mine & set the toe in with a toe gauge that I made. It works out to 1/2 turn on each tie rod to return to stock setting. Would be a good rule of thumb for those doing it themselves or at least till you can get to a shop.

 

[Raptoyd11]

Just did the perch adjustment on mine & set the toe in with a toe gauge that I made. It works out to 1/2 turn on each tie rod to return to stock setting. Would be a good rule of thumb for those doing it themselves or at least till you can get to a shop.

What did you make a toe gauge out of?

 

[DynoDynge]

What did you make a toe gauge out of?

1" square tubing with a 90 degree welded on one end & another 90 degree that I clamp on the other.
I built it several years ago for my sand drag Jeep & found it to be very accurate for setting neutral toe.

 

[offroadshadow]

Some great write-ups. I think I'll try it this weekend. Anyone know torque specs to retighten the bolts/nuts on the various suspension parts? Anyone who has tried it at home have any additional pointers?

 

[HAYNES OFFROAD]

Some great write-ups. I think I'll try it this weekend. Anyone know torque specs to retighten the bolts/nuts on the various suspension parts? Anyone who has tried it at home have any additional pointers?

+1 I can use the torque specs as well if anybody has them.

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[wac45]

Had my truck raised to the middle perch today.

I love the look of the truck now. Sits nice and level!

$200 after tax including the alignment! I think that's a steal and I didn't have to mess with it!

Whats your opinion on how much stiffer the truck rides on the roads? I plan to do this to mine when it gets here so just curious.

 

[Baginoman]

Can you perch the 2012s?

 

[HAYNES OFFROAD]

yes.

 

[Desert Rat]

Has anyone noticed a change in MPG after completing this mod???

 

[Madcowranch]

no. it still sucks bad.