First thing I noticed in this video of yours is the cleanliness of your garage. I’m at very impressed! I’m a neat and organized person so those things thrill me.
Nice. Fyi: removing outer tie rod ball joint @ spindle and removing sway bar end links is all that is needed to remove/install shocks/C-overs. They come out an go install from bottom up. Great work.
Chloe, Congrats! You should feel a great sense of pride having performed the work yourself. Glad to see you using Loctite! Your fox's can be adjuster further. The pressure points are the adjustment collar threads against the shock body threads, and the top of the spring against the bottom of the adjustment collar. Spray penetrating oil at these points. It's going to take a lot of force to add more preload and you'll hear a god awful sound as the collar spins over the top of the springs. This is normal due to the amount of pressure between the spring and collar. Within your instructions, Fox should have stated the maximum amount of measured distance between the collar and the top of the shock. (Exposed Threads) This info will allow you to determine how much more preload you can safely add to the springs to gain more height. If this info is not printed in the instructions, give Fox a call. Additionally, Fox should have included in their instructions to loosen the adjustment collar set screw prior to installation. If they didn't, shame on them. Icon includes this information in their notes. Please post another update once you get it all dialed-in. I'm interested in hearing your opinion on ride quality once you've reset preload and gained the height you want. You're actually in a good position to comment on ride quality between the 1.25 inch gain you currently have and a 2 inch gain once you add more preload. That would be interesting info. Again, Congratulations.
Hi Chloe...I had a similar experience with my Tacoma when running the same setup a while back. The OR and Pro are 1" higher than the other trims, which is why you only netted ~1" of increased front height with standard length 2.5 coilovers. Also, you should also measure from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender lip for more consistent measurements...21" is stock height for an OR. Hope that helps...
Props for installing the setup yourself, it's not a difficult task but can be time consuming and labor intensive. My back hurts thinking back when I lifted my Tacoma.
I'm just here in Texas and watching your Vids, even though I traded in my Tacoma for a Tundra 😕.. Your blowing up .... It's cool to watch from your first vids to now, Awesome...👍
Chloe - i figured out why you had to readjust your front driver shock. After you posted this vid I started shopping for shocks and was looking at the Fox 2.5s but ultimately went with Bilstein 6112s. Turns out 3rd gen Tacomas are heavier on the driver front - I had to get my fronts calibrated to passenger and driver specific preloads to get a more or less even 1.5" lift.
Cody is back!!! 😀 great job Chloe 👍 I like the Fox shocks way better than those stock ones. That sure looked 👀 like a lot of work. I’m glad that you enjoy working on your own Taco. Just a friendly reminder that you may want to check the torque on your front lugs in about a week or two. Sometimes they can loosen up. Thanks for the cool 😎 video👍
Hi Chloe, as you adjust the preload you’re compressing the spring to achieve the desired height. Make sure to ask FOX about maximum spring compressed length, by staying within the limits insures that the spring will not compress completely and transfer the force to the shock mount.
Thanks for sharing ! I’ve got a 2001 clean Tacoma double cab all black, looking for new suspension and was nervous about doing it myself since a mechanic would cost a fortune, this made it easier ! Thank you 😊
Awesome job! With the type of off-roading you do I think you’d really like the trucks handling with the sway bar removed. It’s much better in the speedy bumps and you’ll get a lot less side to side neck snapping. On road you’ll get a little more body roll, but it will make going in and out of driveways at an angle much more present haha. As for the preload adjustment, lots and lots, and lots of lube. Like dripping out the bottom of the spanner nut so all the threads in between are soaked. If adding preload becomes really hard, back it off 2-4 turns, squirt more lube under, then go back to adding preload. Kind of like tapping a hole. Time for some Total Chaos UCAs 😉 All the best, Tim
Thanks Tim! I may end up eventually removing the sway bar all together at some point. And I definitely didn't use enough lube for the preload adjustment. Hopefully, the second time around goes smoother.
You said you def had less body roll. My guess is you also had less dive under braking. Less dive = less weight transfer so you may want to consider a disc conversion for the back, unless you’re planning additional weight in the front (steel bumper, winch, or even a Prinsu rack to carry a spare, these Tacos only allow for a certain size tire/wheel in the OEM spare location). Of course if you add that weight, you’re going to lose some of the lift height. This was a great video!! It convinced me to go with a higher lift coil-over/shock.
Great job installing your leveling lift! In time, you will get the front dialed in a bit higher using spring compressors. I got some work to do soon on my lifted Duramax; it needs the lower ball joints replaced.
I havent been able to drive my Taco yet since I'm still waiting for it to get here from the Factory so I'm just getting more anxious every day. Been watching your vids and I love all the work you put in. It's really dope!
7:53 - "It did spend one winter in New York." That can partially explain the uneven shock measurements too. Freaking New York just loves to have asphalt ruts on highway roads that are pretty much just like speed bumps.
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorite Tacoma-centric channels. Great content and you've got awesome enthusiasm for your Tacoma. Lift looks great! Who did you learn all of this from? Online resources, a family member, friend?
Thanks 😊 I have picked up small things over the years mostly by helping other people out and hanging out with people that like working on their vehicles. I’m no expert but I love learning about my truck
Yeah, I'm afraid from what I've seen with other people first hand that Foxx shocks are totally over priced and over rated. Just from what I saw while you were trying to adjust the collar made me cringe! My Ironman adjusts are like butter. I can literally adjust them with the truck on the ground and get up to 3 inches of lift. Although 2 1/2 inches is optimal before it gets kinda stiff. I would certainly be giving Foxx some ..... let's call it ... "feedback"!
Yeah, it's pretty unfortunate that the preload adjustment was difficult 😕 I'm impressed with how they ride so far though, and hopefully it stays that way!
Great vid and great instructions! Not an easy job at all, and considering your size, and good job getting it done. Kinda weird but you seem to be the only RUclipsr modding 3rd gen tacos without major shop support. Please please please do the supercharger next! Just got my new OR and I'd appreciate getting an opinion on it from someone who Isn't selling it before I buy a supercharger!
I think the perceived rake on Tacoma’s is generally overstated ... I think you should leave the front end height where it is - it looks bad (IMO) when the front is too high and the truck looks like it’s perpetually squatting in the back. Good job - fearless!
Great job on the install. Also got a workout at the same time. I would be too hesistant to do that to a new vehicle while still under warranty. Looking forward to your next video
If Fox advertises it to be a 2” lift out of the box, then it should be without having to knuckle bust. Taking them out and back in sucks. Did these on a TUNDRABRO awhile back, great ride, but spanner wrenching it while lifted off ground had me wondering if threads were getting crossed. Good job
Great video. Makes me want to jump on this Fox setup instead of waiting for Bilstein 6112 to come in stock. Looking forward to that ride quality video. 👍
You should have kept the floor jack under the control arm and lift your truck just above your jack stand. I always do this when working on my suspension before final torquing to spec to prevent premature wearing on the suspension, bushings and bolts. Hence, preload everything first as if your tires were on the ground.
Be careful adjusting your coils while it’s still installed on the truck. The threads are aluminum so it’s real easy to cross thread or damage them. Has happened to a lot of people running fox or kings.
Great video. Love the new lift kit. Fox lift kit definitely a good choice to go with for sure. I went with eibach lift kit. Pretty good lift kit. Keep up the awesome work on your taco.
I like that ur learning this kinda stuff 2b honest ur pretty good at what u do and ur a good teacher at that. How do long does it take u 2 decide what kinda content ur going 2 record and how long does it take u 2 edit ur material??
@@garydp9760 I took breaks to have dinner and walk the dog a few times. It’s kind of hard for me to accurately track actual time worked on the truck since getting the camera set up and filming takes a large portion of time too, but if I had to guess, my actual time spent on just doing this front suspension (before adjustments) was probably 3-4 hours. The reason I worked partially through the night was mostly because filming it doubles the time 🙂
Hey there, enjoying your videos, great job! Looking to purchase my first Taco soon and dreaming about possible future mods ( on the truck I don't have yet). :)
I am with you on this, Fox should have an accurate assessment of thread count to ACTUAL height and nail it for TRD version trucks. it is an expensive option and therefore they should have done the leg work to make their product work for the customer. Bilstein on the other hand is much cheaper and you generally get what they claim on their snap ring settings for height adjustment. I set mine on the highest setting on my 3rd gen TRD sport and got 1.75" in height without a great deal of preload on the spring. I find it to be a great ride quality. great video and keep up the good work
@@terryosowski8143 did you have to replace the UCA’s? I want less than 2” lift in the front without all that preload and without a bunch of threads showing on the top. How much lift?
@@mikeschoolcraft21 Frankly I wouldn’t do anything less 3” lift or more 3”. 3” is the number for me. But from what I have been reading 0-2” ok don’t need to replace UCA. But at 3” lift you need to replace UCA to do the job right. I replaced mine with Icon Delta Joint UCA. I took the stock Toyota UCA garbage and threw them in the local steel recycle facility dumpster. I really did.
Good job! I have the same shocks but with the reservoir. Although mine are steel and are rusting like crazy. For how long I’ve had them and for what they cost I would never recommend them and I’m trying to figure out which shocks to use in the rear. Maybe you’ll have better luck.
Hi Chloe, Loving the videos!! About to trade in my 2015 silverado and 2019 jeep for my first tacoma! I have been watching all your videos for good pointers. Quick question - did you replace the rear shocks in this video as well or just installed the front for it to be level? Reason asking is because I am looking at the Fox 2.0 shocks and they have an option to purchase just the front 2 coilovers and another option to buy the 2 front coilovers and the 2 rear shocks. Do I replace the back shocks or is stock shocks fine in the back ? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks
Dropping the lower control arm would be faster if you ever do this again. You don’t have to remove the upper balljoints. Disconnect or worry about any abs or brake lines ect. You don’t even have to pull the tire off if you have a lift. Also a 1/8” of preload adjustment yields a 1/4” of lift. This can be done prior to putting your driver side coil over on. They’re pretty difficult to adjust on the truck.
Congrats Chloe. I can't wait for my same exact shocks to arrive. Although after seeing the video, I went back and made a change in my order to 0-3" to avoid putting too much tension on the springs to maintain level height. Long wait. When it's here, I'd love you/your friends help to put it on for some confidence :). Your video was very helpful though, and I think covered all the main areas. Does more tension on the spring mean more stiffness in ride?
When I turn my adjustment collar on my passenger side, the whole silver threaded part is spinning with it, unthreading from the body creating a leak. Any idea why this is happening?
Great job and a tip is the ''Shock'' of a metal hammer is required to break the taper free.....the dead blow hammer was just absorbing the shock so no effect.
Awesome video! Nice work! Couple of questions though...where can I find your "Why I chose Fox + Rear Shocks" and " My Pro Eagle Jack" videos? the links in the video description lead to a "Video Unavailable" page. Any plans on also installing a front differential drop kit to maintain CV axles/joints/boots angle and minimize premature damage? Were you able to adjust the collar any more to get the additional lift? I saw on TacomaBeast's "Direct Bolt On King Shock Install" video a spring compressor was used on the coil spring/shock assembly to adjust the collar on the shocks being installed. My guess to get more "lift" out of the shock you need to be able to not also be "fighting" the compression of the spring.
This is very impressive. It's so cool to see someone, especially a young lady, doing this to their truck....themselves!!
It really is. My buddy literally bought these same shocks, then whimped out and sold them when he saw how much work it was. She's built different. 😂
This young woman rocks! I'm in my 50's and to scared to do this.
Great looking Tacoma!
I'm right there with you on that, very impressed with her passion, will, and knowledge. 👍🏽
FYI she’s a Cornell university student, very, very smart.
First thing I noticed in this video of yours is the cleanliness of your garage. I’m at very impressed! I’m a neat and organized person so those things thrill me.
Please continue these speedy, highly informative tutorials. Nothing worse than a follow through that drags on forever. 👍🏻
I’m not going to do any of these mods but this has to be the cutest kid on the internet.
Nice. Fyi: removing outer tie rod ball joint @ spindle and removing sway bar end links is all that is needed to remove/install shocks/C-overs. They come out an go install from bottom up. Great work.
Chloe,
Congrats! You should feel a great sense of pride having performed the work yourself. Glad to see you using Loctite!
Your fox's can be adjuster further. The pressure points are the adjustment collar threads against the shock body threads, and the top of the spring against the bottom of the adjustment collar. Spray penetrating oil at these points. It's going to take a lot of force to add more preload and you'll hear a god awful sound as the collar spins over the top of the springs. This is normal due to the amount of pressure between the spring and collar.
Within your instructions, Fox should have stated the maximum amount of measured distance between the collar and the top of the shock. (Exposed Threads) This info will allow you to determine how much more preload you can safely add to the springs to gain more height. If this info is not printed in the instructions, give Fox a call.
Additionally, Fox should have included in their instructions to loosen the adjustment collar set screw prior to installation. If they didn't, shame on them. Icon includes this information in their notes.
Please post another update once you get it all dialed-in. I'm interested in hearing your opinion on ride quality once you've reset preload and gained the height you want. You're actually in a good position to comment on ride quality between the 1.25 inch gain you currently have and a 2 inch gain once you add more preload. That would be interesting info.
Again, Congratulations.
Thank you for this! This information is super useful and will definitely come in handy for a second adjustment 😊
Hi Chloe...I had a similar experience with my Tacoma when running the same setup a while back. The OR and Pro are 1" higher than the other trims, which is why you only netted ~1" of increased front height with standard length 2.5 coilovers. Also, you should also measure from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender lip for more consistent measurements...21" is stock height for an OR. Hope that helps...
Props for installing the setup yourself, it's not a difficult task but can be time consuming and labor intensive. My back hurts thinking back when I lifted my Tacoma.
This is the most informative and clearly explained video on this subject that I've seen so far. Lots of useful tips and tricks. Thank you Chloe!
Good for you...…. that your not scared completing such hard work..
OMG! I am now a fan! Your VIDS are so informative, to the point, easy to watch, and quite inspiring! Thank you Chloe! Keep 'em comin'!
Appreciate the support 😊
I'm just here in Texas and watching your Vids, even though I traded in my Tacoma for a Tundra 😕.. Your blowing up .... It's cool to watch from your first vids to now, Awesome...👍
You are a Boss. You did something I don’t think I would even try on my own on my Tacoma
Please buy yourself a Milwaukee 2557-20 M12 Fuel 3/8 it will make your life much easier. It hurts me seen you not having one of this lovely tools
WTH ! Chloe be like hey guys today I’m rebuilding my engine and installing titanium piston rods.... Great Job Chloe, your so self sufficient !!
Haha, I wish I was on that level but I’m still learning!! Thanks for the support 😊
Chloe - i figured out why you had to readjust your front driver shock. After you posted this vid I started shopping for shocks and was looking at the Fox 2.5s but ultimately went with Bilstein 6112s. Turns out 3rd gen Tacomas are heavier on the driver front - I had to get my fronts calibrated to passenger and driver specific preloads to get a more or less even 1.5" lift.
Cody is back!!! 😀 great job Chloe 👍 I like the Fox shocks way better than those stock ones. That sure looked 👀 like a lot of work. I’m glad that you enjoy working on your own Taco. Just a friendly reminder that you may want to check the torque on your front lugs in about a week or two. Sometimes they can loosen up. Thanks for the cool 😎 video👍
Good tip and reminder! Thank you!
Hi Chloe, as you adjust the preload you’re compressing the spring to achieve the desired height. Make sure to ask FOX about maximum spring compressed length, by staying within the limits insures that the spring will not compress completely and transfer the force to the shock mount.
The 0-3” lift version is 1.75” thread showing max.
Thanks for sharing ! I’ve got a 2001 clean Tacoma double cab all black, looking for new suspension and was nervous about doing it myself since a mechanic would cost a fortune, this made it easier ! Thank you 😊
The hardest part is the time (and making sure you have the tools). You can totally do it! 😊
6:25 "if you're clever you'll be able" -- immediately stops listening. Lmao, good video
Great information Chloe.....! And glad Cody did a cameo 🐶🔧❤️
Maybe you can compress the spring and that should take the pressure of the adjustment nut and make it easy to adjust.
I didn't know fox shocks were adjustable. I got icon but may have considered fox if I was aware. I like this chick.
Awesome job! With the type of off-roading you do I think you’d really like the trucks handling with the sway bar removed. It’s much better in the speedy bumps and you’ll get a lot less side to side neck snapping. On road you’ll get a little more body roll, but it will make going in and out of driveways at an angle much more present haha.
As for the preload adjustment, lots and lots, and lots of lube. Like dripping out the bottom of the spanner nut so all the threads in between are soaked. If adding preload becomes really hard, back it off 2-4 turns, squirt more lube under, then go back to adding preload. Kind of like tapping a hole.
Time for some Total Chaos UCAs 😉
All the best,
Tim
Thanks Tim! I may end up eventually removing the sway bar all together at some point. And I definitely didn't use enough lube for the preload adjustment. Hopefully, the second time around goes smoother.
I enjoy watching you make the modifications-----only one thing I was always told is when removing cotter pins its best to replace with a new one-
You said you def had less body roll. My guess is you also had less dive under braking. Less dive = less weight transfer so you may want to consider a disc conversion for the back, unless you’re planning additional weight in the front (steel bumper, winch, or even a Prinsu rack to carry a spare, these Tacos only allow for a certain size tire/wheel in the OEM spare location). Of course if you add that weight, you’re going to lose some of the lift height. This was a great video!! It convinced me to go with a higher lift coil-over/shock.
Great job installing your leveling lift! In time, you will get the front dialed in a bit higher using spring compressors. I got some work to do soon on my lifted Duramax; it needs the lower ball joints replaced.
You do such a good job on these videos, thanks for being clear and organized.
Two pro eagle jacks?!? Damn, baller.
Yea this is badass. I want to do my own suspension, but don't quite feel confident enough. Maybe after watching these videos! Thank you for sharing.
I havent been able to drive my Taco yet since I'm still waiting for it to get here from the Factory so I'm just getting more anxious every day. Been watching your vids and I love all the work you put in. It's really dope!
Congrats on the new Tacoma and welcome to the Tacoma family!! 🤩
@@ChloeKuo thank you! I'm looking forward to all the adventures I plan to take with my taco!
7:53 - "It did spend one winter in New York."
That can partially explain the uneven shock measurements too. Freaking New York just loves to have asphalt ruts on highway roads that are pretty much just like speed bumps.
I’m not even mad. That’s impressive - Will Ferrell
Chloe -
You should NEVER re-use an old correct pin; they are cheap, get an assortment. Drilled into me from an old master mechanic!
👍🏻
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorite Tacoma-centric channels. Great content and you've got awesome enthusiasm for your Tacoma. Lift looks great!
Who did you learn all of this from? Online resources, a family member, friend?
Thanks 😊 I have picked up small things over the years mostly by helping other people out and hanging out with people that like working on their vehicles. I’m no expert but I love learning about my truck
Yeah, I'm afraid from what I've seen with other people first hand that Foxx shocks are totally over priced and over rated.
Just from what I saw while you were trying to adjust the collar made me cringe! My Ironman adjusts are like butter. I can literally adjust them with the truck on the ground and get up to 3 inches of lift. Although 2 1/2 inches is optimal before it gets kinda stiff.
I would certainly be giving Foxx some ..... let's call it ... "feedback"!
Yeah, it's pretty unfortunate that the preload adjustment was difficult 😕 I'm impressed with how they ride so far though, and hopefully it stays that way!
She is exactly right even though Fox coilovers are advertised to come preset for 2 in of lift they only give you about one and a half
Excellent job Chloe. I love the work you've done on that truck. Awesome Job.
I use a spring compressor when adjusting the collar
Did a perfect job editing both the video and your truck! Throughly enjoyed
Great vid and great instructions! Not an easy job at all, and considering your size, and good job getting it done. Kinda weird but you seem to be the only RUclipsr modding 3rd gen tacos without major shop support. Please please please do the supercharger next! Just got my new OR and I'd appreciate getting an opinion on it from someone who Isn't selling it before I buy a supercharger!
Great job on installing your new shocks ,I would love to take my Tacoma off roading someday just gotta find places to go.
Fantastic quality video! And great tips to make installation right the first time! Very valuable! You are FEARLESS!
I ordered king shocks in late Nov and still have about an other month to go 😤. Nice install video 👍
I ordered mine on Monday and they are coming today. Took me a month to find what I was looking for and who had them in stock.
Thanks! Kings are a beast, and well worth the wait!!!!
Well I should say, I have a chevy ZR2. So maybe that's why they take that long. I wanted fox, but kings are the only upgrade option.
I think the perceived rake on Tacoma’s is generally overstated ... I think you should leave the front end height where it is - it looks bad (IMO) when the front is too high and the truck looks like it’s perpetually squatting in the back. Good job - fearless!
Great job on the install. Also got a workout at the same time. I would be too hesistant to do that to a new vehicle while still under warranty. Looking forward to your next video
88 rotors offroad, they use this machine to extend the shocks, you might need something like that, to extend these further if you really want that
They have a "trim" ring you can put on the driver side strut to even out the lean that happens. Goes on top of the mount.
Smart , hot, pretty, intelligent, and not just a mouthpiece, she actually works on things and understands what she is doing and explains it
If Fox advertises it to be a 2” lift out of the box, then it should be without having to knuckle bust. Taking them out and back in sucks.
Did these on a TUNDRABRO awhile back, great ride, but spanner wrenching it while lifted off ground had me wondering if threads were getting crossed.
Good job
Great video. Makes me want to jump on this Fox setup instead of waiting for Bilstein 6112 to come in stock. Looking forward to that ride quality video. 👍
You should have kept the floor jack under the control arm and lift your truck just above your jack stand. I always do this when working on my suspension before final torquing to spec to prevent premature wearing on the suspension, bushings and bolts. Hence, preload everything first as if your tires were on the ground.
Also when you measure a lift its from the center of the wheel to the top of the fender
I'm so ashamed and need to apologize to this very capable young person on here knowledge and skill , sorry I'm an older fella
Pb blaster! It's the best and you need a big boy impact gun. That way you afent bending the steering knuckle 😌
Very impressed had no idea a pretty lady could work on a truck like this…
Be careful adjusting your coils while it’s still installed on the truck. The threads are aluminum so it’s real easy to cross thread or damage them. Has happened to a lot of people running fox or kings.
Agreed, it's better to remove the coil over and compress the spring first then adjust
They are made to be adjusted on the vehicle when lifted off the ground.
Good job there Chloe. Love fox shocks.
Chloes Badasssssss
I forgot you had a Taco Pete 🤙🇺🇸
🤘🏼😁
@@ChloeKuo yeah you go girl that's awesome
Indeed, awesome video!
@@roccovarela7357 you are celebrity who just drives a Lamborghini everyday
Now that's a taco I'd like to see more of!
I still don't own a tacoma....and yet i am watching this
Great job Chloe!!🤙🏼🤙🏼
I always enjoy your vids.
Keep your ears open for the CV's needle bearing... cheap fix to prevent horrible failure.
Good job Chloe! Keep up the good work. You might need more adjustments until you get your desired ride height.
I would replace that factory cotter pin you reused, they are a one time use. They are cheap to replace. I am enjoying your channel.
Unlike the standard cotter pin, Toyota's is easily removable and re-usable. No bending of Toyota cotter pin is required.
wow I am amazed! you are 1 of a kind!
Great video. Love the new lift kit. Fox lift kit definitely a good choice to go with for sure. I went with eibach lift kit. Pretty good lift kit. Keep up the awesome work on your taco.
I like that ur learning this kinda stuff 2b honest ur pretty good at what u do and ur a good teacher at that. How do long does it take u 2 decide what kinda content ur going 2 record and how long does it take u 2 edit ur material??
Bro! I’m debating if I can or should install it myself or not 🤔. Hmmm. Ur a beast yo! Great job 🤙🏽
its simple job.. you just gotta have the tools.
If you have the tools yea its not bad just time consuming.
Agreed, if you have the tools, time, and interest, it's not that bad!
@@ChloeKuo
Time?
You said, "a couple of hours... Worked a little thru the night".
So it took longer than a few hours.
@@garydp9760 I took breaks to have dinner and walk the dog a few times. It’s kind of hard for me to accurately track actual time worked on the truck since getting the camera set up and filming takes a large portion of time too, but if I had to guess, my actual time spent on just doing this front suspension (before adjustments) was probably 3-4 hours. The reason I worked partially through the night was mostly because filming it doubles the time 🙂
Yooo this is awesome, can't wait to see it out in the trail with the new lift!!! Gonna be lookin sooo sick!
Thanks Spencer!!! 😁
Hey there, enjoying your videos, great job! Looking to purchase my first Taco soon and dreaming about possible future mods ( on the truck I don't have yet). :)
just pointing out that your garage is fricken clean lol
YOU ARE INCREDIBLE CHLOE!!! Much Love!
Need some Upper control arms now!!
Under 2.5” you don’t.
She don’t need them, just need a diff drop.
@DIYGUY cause it’s the cool thing to do bruh
I am with you on this, Fox should have an accurate assessment of thread count to ACTUAL height and nail it for TRD version trucks. it is an expensive option and therefore they should have done the leg work to make their product work for the customer. Bilstein on the other hand is much cheaper and you generally get what they claim on their snap ring settings for height adjustment. I set mine on the highest setting on my 3rd gen TRD sport and got 1.75" in height without a great deal of preload on the spring. I find it to be a great ride quality. great video and keep up the good work
I agree! It’s confusing and unfortunately, I still haven’t gotten a clear answer about adjustment 😞
Way to go, Chloe... PS.. I live near Stowe, VT.... just a nice drive from where you went to college...
The video in the description about why you chose fox shocks says "video unavailable". I was curious why you chose Fox over King.
The 0” to 3” lift version is 1/2” longer. You don’t need as much preload.
Yea I installed the Fox 2.5 Reservoir DSC 0-3” lift version and I only had to preload the springs with 1.75” of thread showing.
@@terryosowski8143 did you have to replace the UCA’s? I want less than 2” lift in the front without all that preload and without a bunch of threads showing on the top. How much lift?
@@mikeschoolcraft21 Frankly I wouldn’t do anything less 3” lift or more 3”. 3” is the number for me. But from what I have been reading 0-2” ok don’t need to replace UCA. But at 3” lift you need to replace UCA to do the job right. I replaced mine with Icon Delta Joint UCA. I took the stock Toyota UCA garbage and threw them in the local steel recycle facility dumpster. I really did.
Great job on the install Chloe 🤙🏽
Right on!! Girl good lookin rig, can wait to see what you do with it!!
Good job! I have the same shocks but with the reservoir. Although mine are steel and are rusting like crazy. For how long I’ve had them and for what they cost I would never recommend them and I’m trying to figure out which shocks to use in the rear. Maybe you’ll have better luck.
Yeah, the 2.5s are steel while the 2.0s are aluminum. I’m hoping mine don’t rust overtime!
Damn, that was awesome to watch.
Hi Chloe,
Loving the videos!! About to trade in my 2015 silverado and 2019 jeep for my first tacoma! I have been watching all your videos for good pointers. Quick question - did you replace the rear shocks in this video as well or just installed the front for it to be level? Reason asking is because I am looking at the Fox 2.0 shocks and they have an option to purchase just the front 2 coilovers and another option to buy the 2 front coilovers and the 2 rear shocks. Do I replace the back shocks or is stock shocks fine in the back ? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks
Dropping the lower control arm would be faster if you ever do this again. You don’t have to remove the upper balljoints. Disconnect or worry about any abs or brake lines ect. You don’t even have to pull the tire off if you have a lift. Also a 1/8” of preload adjustment yields a 1/4” of lift. This can be done prior to putting your driver side coil over on. They’re pretty difficult to adjust on the truck.
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Congrats Chloe. I can't wait for my same exact shocks to arrive. Although after seeing the video, I went back and made a change in my order to 0-3" to avoid putting too much tension on the springs to maintain level height. Long wait. When it's here, I'd love you/your friends help to put it on for some confidence :). Your video was very helpful though, and I think covered all the main areas. Does more tension on the spring mean more stiffness in ride?
Thanks! And yes, more adjustment on the preload means you will get a stiffer ride 🙂
What a boss!
I was under the impression that for a 1.5" to 2" lift, you should also upgrade the upper control arms. Do you have thoughts on this? Great video BTW.
My caster angle isn’t bad since I didn’t lift it that much, so I’m holding off for now. Maybe in the future though!
You adjusted for the 🌮 Lean on the Drivers front Yes , 👈🏾 Just like that Emoji 😬
My stock 2020 TRD Pro measures 36" at all 4 fenders. You should get the black lug nuts to go with your Pro wheels. : )
When I turn my adjustment collar on my passenger side, the whole silver threaded part is spinning with it, unthreading from the body creating a leak.
Any idea why this is happening?
One eternity later 🤣. Love it 😂. If it was me I would not hit my suspension parts with a hammer. Why you did not use a ball joint separator?
Great job and a tip is the ''Shock'' of a metal hammer is required to break the taper free.....the dead blow hammer was just absorbing the shock so no effect.
Great job. Very impressive. Keep it up, Chloe.
Awesome video! Nice work! Couple of questions though...where can I find your "Why I chose Fox + Rear Shocks" and " My Pro Eagle Jack" videos? the links in the video description lead to a "Video Unavailable" page. Any plans on also installing a front differential drop kit to maintain CV axles/joints/boots angle and minimize premature damage?
Were you able to adjust the collar any more to get the additional lift? I saw on TacomaBeast's "Direct Bolt On King Shock Install" video a spring compressor was used on the coil spring/shock assembly to adjust the collar on the shocks being installed. My guess to get more "lift" out of the shock you need to be able to not also be "fighting" the compression of the spring.
i guess you prefer fox over king? i'll go with king shocks because all the offroad racing trucks aka TROPHY TRUCKS run with KING.
Thank you Chloe. Good stuff. You got my mechanical part of brain working. F=ma? I think. :) Engineer and Rock on. !! Thanks for posting.
Hey! I finally see Cody! I ordered mine anyways. Probably it will take months to be here in Canada.
Well worth the wait!
I do noticed that a lot of these shocks advertised lift falls a little short of what it truly says.