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Tried posting this yesterday but my app force closed on me when posting pics to it.
Received a few parts in the mail from Stage3 on Friday including Camburg upper control arms, Fox 2.5 front coilovers w/ remote resi's and Fox 2.5 PB's for the rear.
Install went well for doing it in our garage at home. I ended up having to buy a slightly larger socket set for lower coilover nut and had to hear this nut up to get the loctite to the point where I could break it free. Past that everything went together pretty smooth.
Used a ratchet strap for rear shocks by wrapping it around the entire assembly and compressing it down to size. Worked very well and made it a breeze to do.
Initial ride out was night and day difference from stock. Can't wait to take it out hunting and have some fun on our back roads.
THEN: Suspension: Decided on Fox 2.5's for front and rear. Level the truck. Upgrade UCA's to Camburgs. Gears: Going to 3.73 gear ratio. Sound & Video: Leaving stock for sound. Install LockPick for VideoInMotion Exterior: Applied black FX4 stickers. Remove EB badge. Install Fusion Rear off-road bumper (gloss black, clevis, 6" SR Rigids). Full Race exhaust (black) w/ resonator. Full race downpipe... when available. Recon smoked tails and 3rd brake light. AMP PowerStep. Interior: LED lighting. Embroider headrest with FX4 (B-day present from wife... have to wait until Oct). DVR/PAS window tint 50% (legal limit). Under the Hood: FR Front Mount Intercooler Installed. Engine cover PTM Blue Metallic and gloss black lettering. Oil catch cans installed. Wheels/Tires: 18x9 Fuel Hostage and 34" tire. Paint chrome accents Blue Metallic.
NOW: Suspension: Complete. Deaver upgrade? Air bags? Gears: Going to 3.73 gear ratio. Sound & Video: Leaving stock for sound. Install LockPick for VideoInMotion Exterior: Remove EB badge. Install Fusion Rear off-road bumper (gloss black, clevis, 6" SR Rigids). Full Race exhaust (black) w/ resonator. Full race downpipe... when available. Recon smoked tails. AMP PowerStep. PTM grill insert. Interior: LED lighting. Embroider headrest with FX4. Under the Hood: Complete. Wheels/Tires: 18x9 Fuel Hostage and 34" tire. Paint chrome accents Blue Metallic.
Congrats on the Foxshox!!
Ive been going back and forth on these. So how is the ride quality? Any popping noises at bumps? I had a friend who had some issues with the Fox.
About the gears, its not worth the jump from 3.55 to 3.73.. but, its your money
Still breaking them in at this point but so far the ride has been night and day difference. I think firm has been used to describe the change from stock to a new coilover system and in general it is true. I have less lean on turns, recovery from bumps is smoothed out, and offroad it took the hard drops out of the suspension.
No noticeable noises yet, but I will definitely keep my eye on it.
The gearing I won't be messing with until I get new rims and tires. Going to paint a few things before I start monkeying with that project. I foresee going to 4.10 if I go to a 35"+ tire.
Engine cover will be finished today. Then to decide on aftermarket fender flares or keep stock and paint. Guessing I will keep stock and PTM until I have a need for a wider flare.
Very Nice!!! Your doing the exact mods I'm doing to my 13 Blue Flame FX4 SCab, can't believe I didn't see your build thread before!!! Anyways your story on acquiring your truck is similar to mine as it was also a college grad present to myself after a landed my Dream job!!! Are you still going to get the fusion bumper, I ordered mine through stage 3 Motorsports in January I'm getting it PTM this spring!!!
Still plan on doing it. Truck mods are being put on hold as the wife and I are getting a home and hoping to start a family in the coming months. Just means it will take longer to acquire the last few pieces lol
I will be sure to check in on your build. Give me a shout if you have questions on anything I've done, everything has been done in my garage with an extra set of hands.
09-28-2014, 05:40 PM
