Mark_604

Using King 2.5 reservoir Coilovers, if all I care about is off-road performance on washboard logging roads would cranking them down to maybe 1" of lift instead of the 2" they came with be best? Does that give you more droop travel?

Assuming the closer you get to stock height the better it is for your stock suspension components and alignment, what benefit is there to having your lift at 2" instead of 1", other than things like fitting a bigger tire?

berty

That's about it honestly. You could argue higher clearance in the front and better looks but those plus bigger tires are it.

Mark_604

So realistically then, if ground clearance isn't an issue then the closer to stock height the better?

berty

Correcto!

mass-hole

The more lift the steeper the angle on the control arms which means you will effectively have a stiffer ride I believe. If the arms are at a steeper angle they need to swing "out" away from the center of the truck more per inch of travel.

So yes, I would imagine you will get a smoother ride if you set the springs to lower ride height.

Fitting a bigger tire is arguable even. If you cant fit the tire in the wheel well with no lift, its not magically gunna fit when there is a lift and you compress the suspension, you know, like when you off road. So these guys driving around on 6" lifts with 37's probably cant actually take their trucks offroad without tearing out their fender linears and stuff or running massive bump stops to keep the suspension from compressing.

TedBell

Agree with leaving them at close to stock as it is easier on the control arms and suspension. I went with a 1" lift on my Fox 2.0 and am happy with it. Going with a higher lift is mainly for those wanting a level looking truck.

Pugga

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Cranking up spring seat for more lift is just trading down travel for up travel. The stroke of the shock is not going to change. As stated above, stock height will be the easiest on your other components.

nbfjoe

Pair those kings with a UCA kit from camburg, brenthel/bajakits, dirt King, etc... Will help wheel cycling and add about 1.5" travel without binding your factory UCA's which are the limiting factor in a coilovers setup albeit king/icon/fox adjustables(high-end) to Bilstein/Rancho/pro comp adjustables(low-end).

KS1993

OP how do you like the king res. Shocks? I think I'm going to be in the market for a set pretty soon

Mark_604

I'll let you know they are getting installed mid next week. Can't wait to get these Fox 2.0s off, the front passenger side squeaks like an old mattress now, and recently feels like it's blown out when I hit a bump going at a decent speed.