Dookey's DD

[jhackathorne]

So.... thinking this direction to get me over the ride hump. There are some other options coming up next year or so that really peak my interest to make a full change. So let's talk the Fox2.0's.



The JKS setup seems to be for their dual rate coils. How would they pair to the RK Triple rate springs? Because I can also change the springs to Teraflex to get a desired result.

Choices suck.

I have been running the 2.0's for about 3k miles and been happy with them. Had no issues with flex or bottoming out as well. Seem to absorb the bumps pretty well. I got mine from 4WP and am running the longer 3-4.5". I would imagine the ones you posted would be about right given your setup. Don't listen to 4WP about length if you go through them. They wanted me to size down from my 2.5" Synergy lift to the 2-3". Synergy recommends the longer ones and I went with what they said since they designed it all to work together of course.

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[DOOKEY]

I have been running the 2.0's for about 3k miles and been happy with them. Had no issues with flex or bottoming out as well. Seem to absorb the bumps pretty well. I got mine from 4WP and am running the longer 3-4.5". I would imagine the ones you posted would be about right given your setup. Don't listen to 4WP about length if you go through them. They wanted me to size down from my 2.5" Synergy lift to the 2-3". Synergy recommends the longer ones and I went with what they said since they designed it all to work together of course.

Looking around last night and this morning has really let me down with manufacturers listing their shock lengths. Most list travel but not the important parts. Considering I'm running RK 4.5" springs that net around 3.5" actual lift because of my spring pads I need to be sure of what I'm purchasing. I've done all my own measurements at ride height. Sure would be nice to confirm the shocks I want will work properly before purchase.

 

[jhackathorne]

Looking around last night and this morning has really let me down with manufacturers listing their shock lengths. Most list travel but not the important parts. Considering I'm running RK 4.5" springs that net around 3.5" actual lift because of my spring pads I need to be sure of what I'm purchasing. I've done all my own measurements at ride height. Sure would be nice to confirm the shocks I want will work properly before purchase.

Are you looking to find the up/down travel? I recall seeing it somewhere for the Fox's. If so I can see if I can find it again.

 

[Roky]

So.... thinking this direction to get me over the ride hump. There are some other options coming up next year or so that really peak my interest to make a full change. So let's talk the Fox2.0's.



The JKS setup seems to be for their dual rate coils. How would they pair to the RK Triple rate springs? Because I can also change the springs to Teraflex to get a desired result.

Choices suck.

Choices do sucks.... I haven’t rode on dual rate springs with the fox, only triple rate and linear. I get that it’s a means to an end, but I think Fox is the best bang for your buck across the board, cheapest to by-passes.

 

[Roky]

I've read your situation a couple of times and it seems a legit option. I already have the tanks and setup stuff to keep everything legit. But like you... the coilover bug may bite me as soon as these new options start up.

 

[DOOKEY]

Thanks Roky.

 

[DOOKEY]

Sure leaves a bunch on the table.

Running the numbers I'll have 4" up travel in front. I'm bump stopped to keep the tire out of my Fenders only. That leaves 5.5" down travel. So 9.5" total travel.

In the rear I'll have 5.5" up travel since I'm bumped only to keep the tires away from the clearanced pinch seams. But the same 5.5" down travel.

Hopefully it will keep the springs seated but does conservatively protect from over collapsing the shocks. So I'm buying the Fox 2.0's to improve the ride quality harshness.

 

[Roky]

Sure leaves a bunch on the table.

Running the numbers I'll have 4" up travel in front. I'm bump stopped to keep the tire out of my Fenders only. That leaves 5.5" down travel. So 9.5" total travel.

In the rear I'll have 5.5" up travel since I'm bumped only to keep the tires away from the clearanced pinch seams. But the same 5.5" down travel.

Hopefully it will keep the springs seated but does conservatively protect from over collapsing the shocks. So I'm buying the Fox 2.0's to improve the ride quality harshness.

Yeah, that’s about the best your gonna do unless you raise it up. Which I know isn’t on the agenda. No chance of spring coming loose. I’m running 31” extended shocks with 3.5” springs and they’re still tight, can’t budge them.

 

[DOOKEY]

If that's the case I'm going to move the shock mounts if I like the shocks to take full advantage.

Thank you all for the help.

 

[Roky]

If that's the case I'm going to move the shock mounts if I like the shocks to take full advantage.

Thank you all for the help.

Good idea!

 

[DOOKEY]

Not bad. Ordered Thursday. Received Saturday. Thanks @Northridge4x4

 

[DOOKEY]

Great improvement. Not 100% happy but it will do until the happiness arrives. Took the initial harshness away and the body roll is livable. That didn't really change much at all since I was running the Falcon's so soft.

Thanks again for the help and suggestions. Anyone want to buy some slightly used Falcons?

 

[Roky]

Great improvement. Not 100% happy but it will do until the happiness arrives. Took the initial harshness away and the body roll is livable. That didn't really change much at all since I was running the Falcon's so soft.

Thanks again for the help and suggestions. Anyone want to buy some slightly used Falcons?

Sweet, glad it’s better, here’s to finding happiness ?.......hopefully my happiness gets here on the schedule delivery date.....7-14-21....?..........?

 

[Gorilla57]

I love my ADS clicker shocks with the 4.5" RK springs. They are 18.375"/30" fronts and 19.5"/31" rears. These are valved specifically for the JL with extra weight. I crank down the clickers when I'm loaded up heavy for camping trips and then open them back up for "regular" driving, very happy with the purchase.

 

[DOOKEY]

Spent the morning replacing the aluminum Dynatrac 1550 ends with their ductile iron counterpart. They had a "voluntary" recall on the aluminum bits. They sent new knuckles with new ball joints and the swap was really easy. Took it for a spin and this Jeep is singing me a song all over the place.

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