Tacoma Front Suspension Lift Install | Fox 2.5 Race Series Coilovers 🦊
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
- In today's video, I install new Fox front shocks on my 3rd gen Tacoma! These Fox 2.5 Race Series coilovers can be installed on a 2005+ Tacoma, and can lift the truck 0-1.5" (depending on your block/leaf setup). Stay tuned for an on and off-road review of these Fox shocks.
Stuff I mentioned:
- Why I chose Fox: • Why I'm Leveling my Ta...
- Rear Shock Install Video: • Tacoma Rear Shock Inst...
- Fox 2.5 Front Shocks without Reservoir: www.ridefox.com/product.php?m...
- My Pro Eagle Jack Video: • Tacoma Off-Road Beginn...
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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.
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.
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. 😂
Please continue these speedy, highly informative tutorials. Nothing worse than a follow through that drags on forever. 👍🏻
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!
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.
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 😊
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.
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
Excellent job Chloe. I love the work you've done on that truck. Awesome Job.
Fantastic quality video! And great tips to make installation right the first time! Very valuable! You are FEARLESS!
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! 😊
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.
Great information Chloe.....! And glad Cody did a cameo 🐶🔧❤️
Good for you...…. that your not scared completing such hard work..
Did a perfect job editing both the video and your truck! Throughly enjoyed
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.
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...
You do such a good job on these videos, thanks for being clear and organized.
Great job on installing your new shocks ,I would love to take my Tacoma off roading someday just gotta find places to go.
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!
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. 👍
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
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 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-
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!
Right on!! Girl good lookin rig, can wait to see what you do with it!!
I’m not going to do any of these mods but this has to be the cutest kid on the internet.
Good job Chloe! Keep up the good work. You might need more adjustments until you get your desired ride height.
Great job Chloe!!🤙🏼🤙🏼
Great job on the install Chloe 🤙🏽
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!!! 😁
Good job there Chloe. Love fox shocks.
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!
Great job. Very impressive. Keep it up, Chloe.
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.
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.
YOU ARE INCREDIBLE CHLOE!!! Much Love!
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
Subscribed for all your amazing work
wow I am amazed! you are 1 of a kind!
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 😊
Good job! You just motivated me. New sub 👌
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). :)
Informative video, thank you!
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-great footage, explanations, and details. Thanks! This gives me the confidence to do this myself, rather than having it done by a shop. BTW, I am a noob :)
6:25 "if you're clever you'll be able" -- immediately stops listening. Lmao, good video
Thank you Chloe. Good stuff. You got my mechanical part of brain working. F=ma? I think. :) Engineer and Rock on. !! Thanks for posting.
Damn, that was awesome to watch.
Great installation
Two pro eagle jacks?!? Damn, baller.
WhooHoo! Cool video. Congrats!
Awesome install
Great job! 🤙🏻
Looks great!
Good job! Great vid! Changing the ucas were a bitch for me when put in my lift
Way to go, Chloe... PS.. I live near Stowe, VT.... just a nice drive from where you went to college...
I’m not even mad. That’s impressive - Will Ferrell
Awesome job 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
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??
Awesome job!
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 🙂
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.
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.
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
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 😊
Nice install Chloe. I'll be doing this as soon as my setup comes in. By installing it this way, did you need an alignment?
Love it!!!!
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.
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!
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
I use a spring compressor when adjusting the collar
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.
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
Hey! I finally see Cody! I ordered mine anyways. Probably it will take months to be here in Canada.
Well worth the wait!
I'm hoping to see/hear you review the fox suspension's driving and feel as compared to the stock suspension. So far, I've been fairly happy with my 2017's (Tacoma Off-Road w/50K miles) stock suspension but I'm comparing the feel to my 2003 (also stock, with 110K miles; '03 stiff, uncomfortable, rougher feeling).
Awesome video!!! Do you know the part number for this shock??? I see fox offers 2 types of 2.5.
One that offers 0-2” and another 0-3 uca needed
Keep these vids goin! They are awesome
I always enjoy your vids.
Keep your ears open for the CV's needle bearing... cheap fix to prevent horrible failure.
Excellent!
I have already subscribed to the channel.
Great video and beautiful truck ! At 15:54 what is that silver part on the jack called ? I have a lifted Tundra and my jack barely reaches the frame that piece would be extremely helpful !
What a boss!
My stock 2020 TRD Pro measures 36" at all 4 fenders. You should get the black lug nuts to go with your Pro wheels. : )
Awesome! You are a Studette! 🙂
nice job very impressive
Nice job
Awesome homework!
Awesome. Always looking so lovely.
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.
Maybe you can compress the spring and that should take the pressure of the adjustment nut and make it easy to adjust.
Also when you measure a lift its from the center of the wheel to the top of the fender
Respect!!
You are amazing. Bravo...Sunscribed
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.
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?
respect... I don't even own a Toyota but I like the content , guess cos I have a truck hahahah ... great job.
Good job
Thank you for that vid! I know all now! I don't know why people are removing the LCA ball joint and the tie rod! Maybe you got more droop with stock fox set up?? I dont know the specs of these.