Coilover Brackets by ME00stepside (NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 7/23/2021)
#751
12-02-2012
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Aurora Colorado
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Any real Fox dealer worth a damn should set them up the way you need them based on your specific vehicle. Somewhere in this thread I have talked about it multiple times. Due to the high degree of customization these performance items allow for - there is really no such thing as a standard "off the shelf" Fox setup.
It's all in the valving...you can make a performance shock act entirely different depending on the valving.
I wouldn't use a generic online 'shopping cart' to purchase the actual coilovers (See above for why). You really should call and talk with a dealer directly (not a 'phone sales' employee either). I worked with Downsouth Motorsports for my Fox stuff. Sonny (The Owner) has a great reputation in the offroad & race community. He asked me all sorts of questions about how I would use everything - from exactly what it was going on, to what type of offroading environments it would see (rock,desert, mud etc), percentage onroad versus offroad etc.
Like I have said before, if they don't ask about how you will use your truck...don't buy from them, because they aren't looking out for you past the actual sale itself.
It's all in the valving...you can make a performance shock act entirely different depending on the valving.
I wouldn't use a generic online 'shopping cart' to purchase the actual coilovers (See above for why). You really should call and talk with a dealer directly (not a 'phone sales' employee either). I worked with Downsouth Motorsports for my Fox stuff. Sonny (The Owner) has a great reputation in the offroad & race community. He asked me all sorts of questions about how I would use everything - from exactly what it was going on, to what type of offroading environments it would see (rock,desert, mud etc), percentage onroad versus offroad etc.
Like I have said before, if they don't ask about how you will use your truck...don't buy from them, because they aren't looking out for you past the actual sale itself.
They raise the bottom of the shock body above your CV boot & axle to prevent rubbing. You really need all the room you can get down there between the CV boot and the coilover body/spring to prevent rubbing.
They are also known as "extended lower-eyelets".
Stock Fox brand coilover's come with a shorter version normally...these would take the place of them. If I remember correctly, you want one that is 3.75" to the center of the eye.
As I explained on page #32 of this same thread (The direct link is here: https://www.ranger-forums.com/suspen...2/#post2007471), I had a typo in one of my previous post from like 2010 and the part number should have actually been: 213-01-238-A (assuming you use a Fox coilover with a 5/8" shaft). I can't edit the post because even when I first noticed it last year, it was already too late and the post is 'locked'.
In this picture the long rod end (aka - extended eyelet) is installed on the bottom of my spare coilvers and the standard Fox eyelet's are shown loose:
Here is a picture from someone's truck that show's pretty clearly why you need an extended eyelet:
They are also known as "extended lower-eyelets".
Stock Fox brand coilover's come with a shorter version normally...these would take the place of them. If I remember correctly, you want one that is 3.75" to the center of the eye.
As I explained on page #32 of this same thread (The direct link is here: https://www.ranger-forums.com/suspen...2/#post2007471), I had a typo in one of my previous post from like 2010 and the part number should have actually been: 213-01-238-A (assuming you use a Fox coilover with a 5/8" shaft). I can't edit the post because even when I first noticed it last year, it was already too late and the post is 'locked'.
In this picture the long rod end (aka - extended eyelet) is installed on the bottom of my spare coilvers and the standard Fox eyelet's are shown loose:
Here is a picture from someone's truck that show's pretty clearly why you need an extended eyelet:
Nope.
There are two different sets of spacers needed. A top spacer that goes between the coil bucket and the upper bracket (top only - 1 needed for each side) and another series of 'side to side' spacers that fill up the gap between the eyelet of the coilover and the bracket (top & bottom - 4 needed for each side).
However, the kit's that ME00Stepside is selling seems to include all the spacers needed.
Top Spacer Example:
Side to Side Spacer Example:
There are two different sets of spacers needed. A top spacer that goes between the coil bucket and the upper bracket (top only - 1 needed for each side) and another series of 'side to side' spacers that fill up the gap between the eyelet of the coilover and the bracket (top & bottom - 4 needed for each side).
However, the kit's that ME00Stepside is selling seems to include all the spacers needed.
Top Spacer Example:
Side to Side Spacer Example:
I know it can take some time reading over every page of this thread...but all of this information is out there. Between the thread we are in and this other one: https://www.ranger-forums.com/suspen...adness-114962/ I know all of this has been discussed and explained in the past.
I know this is the case -- because I have typed a fair amount of it out over the years to try to help multiple people out! LOL
PS - If anyone is interested in a brand new (never installed) set of the real & original RCD coilover brackets - complete w/ hardware, Eibach Springs and/or Fox Coilovers for a stock height truck send me a PM. The person I had arranged to sell everything to - backed out. All items are brand new & never installed, and I don't really need them anymore since I went with the full RCD suspension lift.
I know this is the case -- because I have typed a fair amount of it out over the years to try to help multiple people out! LOL
PS - If anyone is interested in a brand new (never installed) set of the real & original RCD coilover brackets - complete w/ hardware, Eibach Springs and/or Fox Coilovers for a stock height truck send me a PM. The person I had arranged to sell everything to - backed out. All items are brand new & never installed, and I don't really need them anymore since I went with the full RCD suspension lift.
Thanks for all of this info that clears a lot up.
Last edited by getrdone52; 12-02-2012 at 12:31 AM.
#752
12-02-2012
#753
12-03-2012
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Statesboro, GA
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#755
12-07-2012
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: springfield, mo
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#756
12-10-2012
#757
12-10-2012
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: springfield, mo
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#759
12-10-2012
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Diamond bar ca
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#760
12-10-2012
Valving has nothing to do with "jumping" your truck and has everything to do with how the shocks will handle. Why spend $800+ and not have them valved to your trucks spec?
The ones you linked are the wrong ones, FOX 2.0 Factory Series Emulsion Coil Over Shock 5/8" Shaft 5" of travel are the correct ones for stock suspension. You still need other parts for the shock to fit, they're not just bolt in.
#761
12-10-2012
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Diamond bar ca
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
FALSE AND FALSE
Valving has nothing to do with "jumping" your truck and has everything to do with how the shocks will handle. Why spend $800+ and not have them valved to your trucks spec?
The ones you linked are the wrong ones, FOX 2.0 Factory Series Emulsion Coil Over Shock 5/8" Shaft 5" of travel are the correct ones for stock suspension. You still need other parts for the shock to fit, they're not just bolt in.
Valving has nothing to do with "jumping" your truck and has everything to do with how the shocks will handle. Why spend $800+ and not have them valved to your trucks spec?
The ones you linked are the wrong ones, FOX 2.0 Factory Series Emulsion Coil Over Shock 5/8" Shaft 5" of travel are the correct ones for stock suspension. You still need other parts for the shock to fit, they're not just bolt in.
Last edited by 07fx4II; 12-10-2012 at 04:10 PM.
#762
12-10-2012
FALSE AND FALSE
Valving has nothing to do with "jumping" your truck and has everything to do with how the shocks will handle. Why spend $800+ and not have them valved to your trucks spec?
The ones you linked are the wrong ones, FOX 2.0 Factory Series Emulsion Coil Over Shock 5/8" Shaft 5" of travel are the correct ones for stock suspension. You still need other parts for the shock to fit, they're not just bolt in.
Valving has nothing to do with "jumping" your truck and has everything to do with how the shocks will handle. Why spend $800+ and not have them valved to your trucks spec?
The ones you linked are the wrong ones, FOX 2.0 Factory Series Emulsion Coil Over Shock 5/8" Shaft 5" of travel are the correct ones for stock suspension. You still need other parts for the shock to fit, they're not just bolt in.
so true and false*
#763
12-10-2012
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Diamond bar ca
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#766
12-10-2012
Lol don't debate it too hard, I will eventually look up what I ened via someone's previous post about purchasing. I know there's a company I'm supposed to call to get the coilovers and that they know most of what I need. In addition I want stronger coils for a higher ride height and meh..I don't really care about ride quality that much. Never has been good anyways.
I obviously didn't have any info in sig but "suprlifted truck" kind of is a strong hint that I am 4WD and have a 4 inch lift kit haha.
I obviously didn't have any info in sig but "suprlifted truck" kind of is a strong hint that I am 4WD and have a 4 inch lift kit haha.
#767
12-10-2012
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,694
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#768
12-10-2012
The List from my research in October 2011 is here: https://www.ranger-forums.com/suspen...1/#post1905629
I've confirmed this setup works 100% from people that are 'Superlifted' and have this exact setup.
x2
When working with a quality dealer, Fox coilovers will cost little-to-nothing to have them custom valved - so it would be a shame not to dial them in like they were meant to be. If you are not going to set them up correctly, might as well save the cash and get any generic 'off the shelf' basic setup.
But, just to clarify - that Ebay item number & seller that member '07fx4II' posted about (Fox Shocks 2 0" Pro Series 6 5" Travel Emulsion | eBay) custom valves the coilover as part of his sale. He will send you an email asking about your rig.
I know this is the case - not only because he mentions the free valving in the item description (lol) - but also because the Ebay seller 'whthunter' is Sonny, the owner of Downsouth Motorsports. He doesn't sell the Fox setup without the custom valving - because he knows it will lead to problems and future complaints.
Last edited by logan03CO; 12-10-2012 at 07:06 PM.
#769
12-12-2012
Updates: the bottoms are all done, and the tops just need to be welded, but I should be picking everything up the beginning of next week. I'm not sure if I'm going to make the original target of being able to ship them out during Christmas break, but they should still be getting shipped out by the first week of January.
#770
12-12-2012
Yes, shipping is USPS Priority Mail.
Updates: the bottoms are all done, and the tops just need to be welded, but I should be picking everything up the beginning of next week. I'm not sure if I'm going to make the original target of being able to ship them out during Christmas break, but they should still be getting shipped out by the first week of January.
Updates: the bottoms are all done, and the tops just need to be welded, but I should be picking everything up the beginning of next week. I'm not sure if I'm going to make the original target of being able to ship them out during Christmas break, but they should still be getting shipped out by the first week of January.
#772
12-13-2012
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Dodgeville, Wi
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#774
12-15-2012
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: springfield, mo
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
