Dana UD60 front shock relocation for Fox 2.5

[rubistina]

We don’t have any rubbing.. but we are also running wider axles and have roughly 5.5” of lift total.

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[WashingtonWetWheeler]

Just wanted to follow up and hopefully lead anyone who takes this pathway in the future to "water". These shocks work perfectly by swapping left and right in the front. Big shout out to @drtrdr85 for leading me to @rubistina who then answered my questions.

 

[rubistina]

Looking good! My only recommendation would be to try and position the clamps off of the Fox decal. Over time it will heat up and they will move/warp them.

 

[drtrdr85]

Ok here is the update. I contacted BilStein and had them send me their relocation brackets. They were $18 each. I added a plate to the bottom just to take care of the gap. Flexed

it out today on the fordyce and everything is good.

 

[DLW]

Thanks for getting back and letting us know what you ended up doing.
Your setup looks great.

I have the same brackets (I think), since I switched to Bilstein 8100 shocks now.
I have not installed the fronts yet as I just got the UD60 under it, but getting ready too soon.

Just to clarify, other than add that plate/spacer, you did not have to widen that Bilstein bracket at all? Worked as is? Or did Bilstein have a special bracket that would work on UD60?

 

[WashingtonWetWheeler]

What is the part number for the bilstein brackets?

 

[drtrdr85]

Thanks for getting back and letting us know what you ended up doing.
Your setup looks great.

I have the same brackets (I think), since I switched to Bilstein 8100 shocks now.
I have not installed the fronts yet as I just got the UD60 under it, but getting ready too soon.

Just to clarify, other than add that plate/spacer, you did not have to widen that Bilstein bracket at all? Worked as is? Or did Bilstein have a special bracket that would work on UD60?

Nope just added the plate to bridge the gap.

 

[drtrdr85]

What is the part number for the bilstein brackets?

Part# 25-297850

 

[WashingtonWetWheeler]

Part# 25-297850

Thanks, when I search that part number it comes back with the shock itself. You had mentioned you ordered it directly from Bilstein? I can't seem to find a good USA phone number on them. Would you mind sharing how you contacted sales on these?

 

[DLW]

Nope just added the plate to bridge the gap.

Sweet, sounds like it just made my install easier.

Thanks bud!

 

[drtrdr85]

Thanks, when I search that part number it comes back with the shock itself. You had mentioned you ordered it directly from Bilstein? I can't seem to find a good USA phone number on them. Would you mind sharing how you contacted sales on these?

I emailed the customer support. When the rep emailed me back he asked for the part number for the shock so I sent him that one so he could look it up.

 

[drtrdr85]

Just one more update for everyone. With those brackets pushing the shock out, make sure to limit your steering. I didn’t know it but my calipers we’re hitting the mouth at full lock, causing my brakes to
freak out the ABS system losing all power to the brake pedal.

 

[WashingtonWetWheeler]

Just one more update for everyone. With those brackets pushing the shock out, make sure to limit your steering. I didn’t know it but my calipers we’re hitting the mouth at full lock, causing my brakes to
freak out the ABS system losing all power to the brake pedal.

How are you limiting your steering? You add steering stops? How much did you lose?

 

[drtrdr85]

There’s a bolt adjuster on the axle. You can just move it out to limit how much it turns before makes contact. I just moved mine out about a quarter inch to make it so it doesn’t contact.

 

[DLW]

Just one more update for everyone. With those brackets pushing the shock out, make sure to limit your steering. I didn’t know it but my calipers we’re hitting the mouth at full lock, causing my brakes to
freak out the ABS system losing all power to the brake pedal.

Thanks for the heads up. You made me go out and double check mine.
Looks like I have a 1/4" clearance right now.
I adjusted mine this past weekend to get 6.75" swing when I installed my ram, so hope it's good.

Did yours hit the edge of the bracket, no issues with the brake line?

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