Greg@RME

I wouldn't know, as I don't have any experience with either of those brands... but looking at specs, it does look like the Falcons are built better. It would fun to get a few trucks together, one stock, one with Foxes, one with Icons and one with Falcons and run them all back to back, comparing them with different drivers rotating thru the different setups over the same on and offroad terrain, towing & empty. I think that would be the best way to get a fair comparison.

Do the Foxes and Icons have easily adjustable valving like the Falcons?

Patrick@BajaKits

Very Interesting!
I've been following this company and their products since they first announced their F150 products.
Glad to see someone with positive reviews on the product.

Thanks for the time and the write up.

Greg@RME

We're actually down in Baja, MX for the holidays and couldn't resist taking the Ford F150 out and push it pretty hard on the sandy two-track roads in the area... the Falcons on this truck are incredible at speed, the harder you push, the better they work!

I've seen over 50 MPH on rough roads and the truck feels so well planted! I hit a couple of big bumps and saw a little air, but even on hits like that, the truck is totally composed and soaks up the bumps with no drama.

I realize it may be hard for someone to wrap their head around how much the Falcons change a truck for the better, if you have a chance to ride or drive a truck with these shocks and you're considering buying them, take it out for a drive!

ESPO4442

Are their shocks long enough to swap out for slightly larger block in the rear to keep a little bit of rake? I never like the stance of a completely leveled truck, especially when you have some sag from a trailer.

Greg@RME

Sorry for the late response, just got back from Baja today after 2,400 miles! The truck and the Falcons were AMAZING!

Did you see that there are actually 4 different height options on the Falcons? You could set the truck up for a little higher front end, but still keep some rake by going with one of the lower options. We set up our front end to level the truck.

I would imagine the shocks are plenty long if you added another 1" of rear lift. That said and IMHO, I'd pass on the block for a replacement spring or AAL. Blocks are sketchy and add more wheelhop, in my experience.

Greg@RME

Greg@RME

I recieved a PM about the installation of the Falcons are realized I hadn't posted up the official Falcon Shocks install video. They put these vids out for their dealers and installers, so they know exactly what it takes to install these shocks. I watched it twice before installing mine and it helped a lot.

Mike100385

Ive noticed a lot of wheel hop on my stock suspension in my 2017 F-150 - Have been looking for a leveling kit/shock combo - Looks at Fox and Icon but the prices are through the roof and Ive read mixed reviews. Some say the Fox setup sucks some love them others rave about the Icons. I don't do much off road more or less only time I go off road is when I'm hauling an ATV and bear bait to certain spots. Looking at these shocks and curious if you ever get any wheel hop what so ever. I hate the stock setup in the back. Ive gone over railroad tracks that were in mid turn and the back end gets a hop bad enough the rear wants to swing out wide. same where you hit a seam on the highway on bridges.

Greg@RME

Hey Mike, sorry for the delay in replying!

I haven't noticed any wheel hop at all, back end and tires feel very planted. I think we'd have to recreate the same thing you're experiencing, over the same conditions, to see if the Falcons would prevent what you're talking about... but I'm sure that's not really possible.

tweezy

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Any update on these since they have been installed?
My local off-road shop is telling my these are a great option and have a proven jeep track record.