Shock Service Life

[85eurocarrera]

Is it the miles/age or a little of both that determine the condition of the fox Shocks? Im looking at 8-10yr old trucks with under 50K miles. Do i budget for rebuild right away?
Thank you.

 

[MFNG]

Is it the miles/age or a little of both that determine the condition of the fox Shocks? Im looking at 8-10yr old trucks with under 50K miles. Do i budget for rebuild right away?
Thank you.

Cant comment on shelf life, but budget a rebuild, you won’t regret it.

I got a truck with unknown rebuild status and put rebuilds on and the difference was night and day.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

i would definitely budget for shock replacement/rebuild. i think fox said 60k miles if on street. less if you offroad? dont quote me, but i know its close

 

[CoronaRaptor]

I would get new shocks and then have your take offs rebuilt and keep handy, worse case you could sell them on here for 750-1000 bucks easy.

 

[85eurocarrera]

Thanks!

 

[RubyDaCherry]

Instead of rebuilding my 65k mile 2018 shocks, I’m replacing them with brand new 2019-2020 live valve shocks. They were cheaper than “rebuilding” my current ones.

 

[Shady 04]

rRecommended rebuild/replacement every 50k.

 

[Winchester30]

Instead of rebuilding my 65k mile 2018 shocks, I’m replacing them with brand new 2019-2020 live valve shocks. They were cheaper than “rebuilding” my current ones.

Is this a straightforward swap?

 

[RubyDaCherry]

Is this a straightforward swap?

pretty much, although if you're throwing them on a 2017-2018 Raptor without the live-valve shocks, then you have to install RPG's delete kit - which sets the shock to it's softest setting. Then of course make sure they are filled at the right amount of pressure. RPG has a video explaining and installing the delete kit on youtube. Raises the truck up a bit both in the front and rear as well.

 

[Winchester30]

pretty much, although if you're throwing them on a 2017-2018 Raptor without the live-valve shocks, then you have to install RPG's delete kit - which sets the shock to it's softest setting. Then of course make sure they are filled at the right amount of pressure. RPG has a video explaining and installing the delete kit on youtube. Raises the truck up a bit both in the front and rear as well.

What is the benefit in the newer shocks if you’re deleting the live valve component?