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Agreed that’s why I brought up that the kit was missing what I believe is a vital part of the lift is missing, or at least mention you will need a relocation bracket or an adjustable track bar.
What I will also say is that I honestly don’t think you need the aftermarket UCAs. Alignment was not an issue and I have no contact on full droop.
That’s bc you haven’t altered the suspension geometry. One of the primary advantages of the perch collar method.
That’s also one of the reasons the Zone kit seems like a poor fit for this application IMO. That and the fact that it incorporates any type of shock tower top spacer (those are worthless). It alters the suspension from and you immediately begin compensating with UCAs. No bueno.
That’s bc you haven’t altered the suspension geometry. One of the primary advantages of the perch collar method.
That’s also one of the reasons the Zone kit seems like a poor fit for this application IMO. That and the fact that it incorporates any type of shock tower top spacer (those are worthless). It alters the suspension from and you immediately begin compensating with UCAs. No bueno.
Since we’re talking Hoss 3.0 Fox Suspension I do not want to go with perch collars, I don’t want to alter the ride I get from these shocks and they do stuff in the ride up.
Either way outside of new coilovers or portals there is going to be some compromise be it a stiffer ride with perch collars or excessive droop with top hat spacers, for me at this time I won’t be doing any really heavy wheeling and will mostly be a daily driver I’m not too concerned with breaking things off road with top hat spacers. I also don’t plan to go to 37’s at this time so I don’t really even need a lift I’m just after the look, maybe I should just get some of those adv fenders that give a little more clearance.
At some point in the next few years when I can move somewhere with more off road areas to enjoy I will go with a full system that corrects the issues and adds some durability.
You have to pick your poison with lifts in these price ranges, one thing I think I’ll do is go with an adjustable track bar and skip the relocation bracket so if I go taller in the future I can adjust to suit.
Either way outside of new coilovers or portals there is going to be some compromise be it a stiffer ride with perch collars or excessive droop with top hat spacers, for me at this time I won’t be doing any really heavy wheeling and will mostly be a daily driver I’m not too concerned with breaking things off road with top hat spacers. I also don’t plan to go to 37’s at this time so I don’t really even need a lift I’m just after the look, maybe I should just get some of those adv fenders that give a little more clearance.
At some point in the next few years when I can move somewhere with more off road areas to enjoy I will go with a full system that corrects the issues and adds some durability.
You have to pick your poison with lifts in these price ranges, one thing I think I’ll do is go with an adjustable track bar and skip the relocation bracket so if I go taller in the future I can adjust to suit.
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I would typically agree with you. But I think that’s where I got an education this go around.
I was utterly convicted that the collars would kill the ride on the Fox shocks. It was hands down my biggest concern.
I did all kinds of research on travel and valving for these shocks to try to get comfortable. I spoke to the techs at RPG and competitors multiple times. In the end I just had to take a chance.
Turned out I was flat out wrong. It’s almost imperceptible. There was no meaningful change in ride quality on any level in any condition.
If you’re not going 37s and you want to stay with 35s why not do small perch collars up front only just to bring it level?
If the big collars are barely noticeable the small ones would be a total zero.
Just my thoughts. Good luck in whatever you decide.
I was utterly convicted that the collars would kill the ride on the Fox shocks. It was hands down my biggest concern.
I did all kinds of research on travel and valving for these shocks to try to get comfortable. I spoke to the techs at RPG and competitors multiple times. In the end I just had to take a chance.
Turned out I was flat out wrong. It’s almost imperceptible. There was no meaningful change in ride quality on any level in any condition.
If you’re not going 37s and you want to stay with 35s why not do small perch collars up front only just to bring it level?
If the big collars are barely noticeable the small ones would be a total zero.
Just my thoughts. Good luck in whatever you decide.
Njnmdoc is right. I have the perch collars and the ride feels exactly the same as before I did them. I am also running bfg c rated 37 and the car is very comfortable.
Body lift, max tire clearance kit and bumper relocation brackets seems like the best option to keep the factory Fox shocks, add 37’s, keep the factory ride, factory geometry, and not decrease performance right?
See now I disagree. I put on the 3\2.25 perch collars and I absolutely noticed a ride difference ..at least with bumps. Railroad tracks, speed bumps\rough road I can absolutely feel and hear a difference in the suspension. Regular pavement\highway driving, sure, no difference.
That being said, the moment a more viable lift option comes available I will yank the collars off. But for now, the rougher "bumpy" ride is not bad enough for me to give up the lift
That being said, the moment a more viable lift option comes available I will yank the collars off. But for now, the rougher "bumpy" ride is not bad enough for me to give up the lift
I did the smaller lift. 2.75 / 1.5. Feels like stock over bumps.
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which ones did you do? After enough research I would almost only go with foutz motorsports.
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SVC or RPG perch collar kits best simple option.I’ve been following this site for a while now and just became a member. Just took delivery yesterday of my Wildtrak after 482days!
By the way Lamarque Ford honored original msrp from the start with no markup! Great communication and service! They even gave my son a little custom hot wheels bronco! Nothing but good things to say!
Finally made myself click purchase on multiple full shopping carts online which includes new wheels and tires(37s).
Are there any lift options for the Hoss 3.0 suspension that I am not seeing? I don’t see much.
Thank you for any advice!
SVC or RPG perch collar kits are the easiest. See mine for example with SVC on.I’ve been following this site for a while now and just became a member. Just took delivery yesterday of my Wildtrak after 482days!
By the way Lamarque Ford honored original msrp from the start with no markup! Great communication and service! They even gave my son a little custom hot wheels bronco! Nothing but good things to say!
Finally made myself click purchase on multiple full shopping carts online which includes new wheels and tires(37s).
Are there any lift options for the Hoss 3.0 suspension that I am not seeing? I don’t see much.
Thank you for any advice!
I have the rpg ones. Lift came out perfect.
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seems like they do a good job as well.
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