Cheers for this video, been stuck on the rear fox shocks while installing as the metal inner tube that they come with are the wrong diameter to mount… I didn’t realise you were meant to remove that
I have the same suspension fitted to My Hilux this week, and wheel alignment done all by a reputable dealer. impressed with the fox/ cal product, but it is driving rubbish not handling good on open road/ highway, brought it to my local mechanic, he won't touch it as it's modified now, should i replace UCA
from my readings i have come to learn that fox are a stiffer suspension by design. how have you found the ride on rough roads and things like corrugations?
Yeh probably are little too stiff. But still riding on a cloud. I recently did a cape trip, loaded up the suspension runs very smooth. Combination of suspension and tyres pressures and corrugations are a breeze
More than likely will be the current alignment. You'll need to get a new one done regardless. Just mention it to the mechanic/tech; they should be able to get everything to clear. I only had my UCA rubbing against the springs on full droop. That was fixed with the calloffroad UCA's.
Question (s): What happened with the leaf springs? Did you not put in the new ones? Also, is there a way to increase the amount of weight you can put on the truck bed by changing the shocks/ springs?
I did install the correct rear leaf springs once I got back from phat bars. I just did it off camera :) these particular lead springs I got were I think 0-300kg springs. If were intending to carry heavy loads consistently I'd put in say 500kg or 600kg springs. Shocks don't carry the weight it's the springs.
Just depending on clearances of the UCA to the strut and the tyres you have. I did end up upgrading / replacing my UCA to clear the strut on compression / droop
Hoping one day to get some decent suspension for my Navara. Will have to wait until the money is there. From what you're saying it is better to do it properly the first time and spend the extra. Rebuilds of the shocks would cost less over time compared to just replacing no doubt.
I have a question for you in the 4x4 sector and I would like to know if you can tell me if it is true that the ironman nitro gas shock absorbers go well with the original series set-up and can they be adapted with the +5? I have a Suzuki jimny 4x4 with m13a 1.3 l petrol engine with standard shock absorbers and calibrations, yesterday afternoon I picked up the new ironman nitro gas shock absorbers and the 4x4 spare parts dealer in Florence told me that these ironman nitro gas shock absorbers are ok for off-road 4x4 with suspension standard or in a second you could put the springs higher and it becomes a +5 high setting is it true? Greetings from Florence Italy!
Hey there, I can't comment on the Ironman suspension as I personally don't have a first hand experience with them. However I have seen a few jimny's over here in Australia with Ironman suspension installed. I'd suggest going to a Jimny owners group on facebook
Chalk and cheese mate, I didn’t have stock shocks in previously but they were sagged and flogged out. The vehicle would body roll around any corner and braking hard the front would sink down a lot. Now with the fox she feels tight and solid around around corners, under braking there is abit of compression but not as much previously. Overall the best description I can give once the vehicle is loaded up is floating over the road.
Nah it’s a 2” kit purchased from a reputable shop that has done hundreds of these kits. The suspension has certainly ‘settled in’ and doesn’t sit as high. Post this video I did order a set of Caloffroad fixed upper control arms and installed them. You can check out my other video on that!
@@AdventureN Ah yeah sick man, I've been looking into the fox kits as I've just picked my my N70 and just doing my research. Great videos mate epic build so far man💪
That is a bloody good question I’d assume Heavy Duty, 150Kg plus. I just told Phat bars what bullbar, winch and battery I had and they supplied the correct spring
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Very nice. Are they better (offroad and on asphalt) compared to old man emu bp-51?
Hi mate, unfortunately, I haven't been in a Hilux with old man emu bp-51's. So I can't comment on a direct comparison :(
@@AdventureN thank you
Cheers for this video, been stuck on the rear fox shocks while installing as the metal inner tube that they come with are the wrong diameter to mount… I didn’t realise you were meant to remove that
haha don't worry I ran into the same issue off camera!
I have the same suspension fitted to My Hilux this week, and wheel alignment done all by a reputable dealer. impressed with the fox/ cal product, but it is driving rubbish not handling good on open road/ highway, brought it to my local mechanic, he won't touch it as it's modified now, should i replace UCA
Any brand-new suspension will ride super rough until it's had some time to 'bed' in
If it's still riding rough you have of selected too heavy springs
from my readings i have come to learn that fox are a stiffer suspension by design. how have you found the ride on rough roads and things like corrugations?
Yeh probably are little too stiff. But still riding on a cloud. I recently did a cape trip, loaded up the suspension runs very smooth. Combination of suspension and tyres pressures and corrugations are a breeze
Hey mate, just installing the fox lift kit now and the sway bar is almost touching the springs. Have I done something wrong?
More than likely will be the current alignment. You'll need to get a new one done regardless. Just mention it to the mechanic/tech; they should be able to get everything to clear.
I only had my UCA rubbing against the springs on full droop. That was fixed with the calloffroad UCA's.
Question (s):
What happened with the leaf springs? Did you not put in the new ones?
Also, is there a way to increase the amount of weight you can put on the truck bed by changing the shocks/ springs?
I did install the correct rear leaf springs once I got back from phat bars. I just did it off camera :) these particular lead springs I got were I think 0-300kg springs. If were intending to carry heavy loads consistently I'd put in say 500kg or 600kg springs. Shocks don't carry the weight it's the springs.
@@onetwoshootmedia Wow thanks so much for the fast response, and thanks for a nice vid!
@@petternyqvist2871 ooops replied with my business account 🤣 rest assured it’s the same guy!
Hello I know nothing about 4x4s. Would I need to replace upper control arms when I order the lift kit?
Just depending on clearances of the UCA to the strut and the tyres you have.
I did end up upgrading / replacing my UCA to clear the strut on compression / droop
Hoping one day to get some decent suspension for my Navara. Will have to wait until the money is there. From what you're saying it is better to do it properly the first time and spend the extra. Rebuilds of the shocks would cost less over time compared to just replacing no doubt.
100% my mentality is do it once and once properly, still don't regret the investment I've made.
I have a question for you in the 4x4 sector and I would like to know if you can tell me if it is true that the ironman nitro gas shock absorbers go well with the original series set-up and can they be adapted with the +5? I have a Suzuki jimny 4x4 with m13a 1.3 l petrol engine with standard shock absorbers and calibrations, yesterday afternoon I picked up the new ironman nitro gas shock absorbers and the 4x4 spare parts dealer in Florence told me that these ironman nitro gas shock absorbers are ok for off-road 4x4 with suspension standard or in a second you could put the springs higher and it becomes a +5 high setting is it true? Greetings from Florence Italy!
Hey there, I can't comment on the Ironman suspension as I personally don't have a first hand experience with them. However I have seen a few jimny's over here in Australia with Ironman suspension installed. I'd suggest going to a Jimny owners group on facebook
@@AdventureN thanks greetings frome florence italy
Looking at a Fox upgrade for my new N80, was there any rub at all after fitting the lift? Did you have to upgrade the UCA as well?
No scrub as my guards were already cut due to my previous lift kit. Yes I did check out part 2 here: th-cam.com/video/jsTo144iJXg/w-d-xo.html
Mate do you know what the actual fox part numbers are
I honestly could not tell you! It's all a kit that is assembled by phatbars
@@AdventureN ah right yeah thought as much, sadly phatbars doesnt send to my part of the world
How would you compare the ON ROAD(asphalt) ride quality between the factory shocks and this fox shocks?
Chalk and cheese mate, I didn’t have stock shocks in previously but they were sagged and flogged out. The vehicle would body roll around any corner and braking hard the front would sink down a lot.
Now with the fox she feels tight and solid around around corners, under braking there is abit of compression but not as much previously. Overall the best description I can give once the vehicle is loaded up is floating over the road.
Great rig 👌 What size rims and tyres did you fit ?
Thanks mate 31" on 17" rim. So 265/70/17
Hey bro I'm assuming it's more than a 2" lift so anything more you need a diffdrop kit and upper control arms that suit the height adjustment
Nah it’s a 2” kit purchased from a reputable shop that has done hundreds of these kits. The suspension has certainly ‘settled in’ and doesn’t sit as high.
Post this video I did order a set of Caloffroad fixed upper control arms and installed them. You can check out my other video on that!
@@AdventureN Ah yeah sick man, I've been looking into the fox kits as I've just picked my my N70 and just doing my research. Great videos mate epic build so far man💪
@@TheUnderfinedGamer yeh sick! Good luck with your build mate, enjoy the adventures
What's the difference between the fox 2.0 and bilstiens in terms of ride quality?
I haven't run the Bilstein's to be honest so I can't comment.
Will the same front kit work on a 2017 Toyota Fortuner ?
no too sure mate! sorry
Looks good mate! Whats the spring rate on those fox coils?
That is a bloody good question I’d assume Heavy Duty, 150Kg plus. I just told Phat bars what bullbar, winch and battery I had and they supplied the correct spring
Hey man, will that suspension fit into hilux 2008 4.0 v6.
I can't see why not! Best to reach out to the boys at Phat Bars and confirm
Would this kit fit my 2006 Toyota hilux and where I can Ordered?
I believe it would but I would chat with your local Fox shock's dealer and check. I personally ordered this set from Phat Bars in Brisbane.
is this Hilux 2015?
My lux is a 2012, but this kit will still be suitable for 2015+. I got this kit specifically to be put into my future Hilux
Aaaaaaaaand that's why Ranger Raptor got the 2.5" fox..
Hey how was the fox suspension planning to buy one on my n70
hey mate, the fox is still going strong! 11/10 rate it for the n70