Fox 2.5 Elite Reviews?

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They've been available for a minute now, so I was wondering if anyone that installed them right out of the box has any feedback or reviews on them.

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They've been available for a minute now, so I was wondering if anyone that installed them right out of the box has any feedback or reviews on them.

Comically soft spring rate on both front and rear. If you have any weight whatsoever you’re going to want to respring and tune them. Rears will even squat and drag tail like a dog with worms on any decent acceleration. On road they’re annoying with body roll and squat, Offroad they’re decent. Definitely geared from the factory at a purely Offroad solution not a daily driver solution and sprung for zero accessories (no winch, no bumpers, no passenger friends etc). Also calling them adjustable is almost a farce as you can’t do it with them installed because there is only one adjuster ring, not a lock ring and adjuster ring like most others. If you try to adjust them with any load on the coil you have to be VERY careful not to loosen the pinch bolt more than about a 1/4 turn or the preload ring will jump threads and cross thread forcing you to disassemble the whole thing anyway.

Full disclosure I didn’t pay for mine but if I were buying them I’d go through a reputable company like Accutune or similar and get them set up for your application before you put them on. Not sure if they’re offering better spring rates and tunes for those yet though, they weren’t a year ago. In my totally neutral unbiased opinion I thought my Radflo’s (that I did pay for) were much better.. still have them, probably reinstall at some point and ditch the Fox’s

 

[Frankie945]

Ive had mine for awhile now with many off road trips and I really like them. They are a little soft but it rides so good I’m leaving it as is. I do have a little body roll but it’s kind of a trade off. Also I don’t have a rear swaybar and I’m using a rock jock antirock swaybar. When you put it in 4a and hit the gas the rear squats like crazy. Reminds me of a RC race buggy. I bought some 14” 250lb eibach springs same ones that accutune uses to swap out the rears but I haven’t done it yet because I don’t want to ruin the on road ride. I fear it may be opening a can of worms if I start messing with the springs rates. Fox springs are just as good as eibach if not better. Just would like them yo be a tad firmer in the rear.​

The bodies are also aluminum which is what I wanted because I live on the east coast and need them to not rust or get corroded on me.

The DSC adjusters work great. I’ve used them several times. I do like the more firmer settings. I go faster off road now over almost every terrain with these coilovers compared to my Sasquatch struts I had. After rides just spray them off good so you don’t get grit in the adjuster treads.

Overall I’m totally satisfied with mine. They don’t have the most travel compared to others but you don’t need to ever worry about over extending your tie rods to dangerous angles or tearing up cv shafts all the time. Wish they were just a tad firmer is my only complaint.

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They've been available for a minute now, so I was wondering if anyone that installed them right out of the box has any feedback or reviews on them.

I recommend getting the Eibach springs from Accutane before installing them. I would also call them and go over any additional armor, bumpers, etc. you have or plan to have. My Bronco rides exactly how I want it to now and it's nice to easily adjust high and low speed if necessary.

 

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Ive had mine for awhile now with many off road trips and I really like them. They are a little soft but it rides so good I’m leaving it as is. I do have a little body roll but it’s kind of a trade off. Also I don’t have a rear swaybar and I’m using a rock jock antirock swaybar. When you put it in 4a and hit the gas the rear squats like crazy. Reminds me of a RC race buggy. I bought some 14” 250lb eibach springs same ones that accutune uses to swap out the rears but I haven’t done it yet because I don’t want to ruin the on road ride. I fear it may be opening a can of worms if I start messing with the springs rates. Fox springs are just as good as eibach if not better. Just would like them yo be a tad firmer in the rear.​

The bodies are also aluminum which is what I wanted because I live on the east coast and need them to not rust or get corroded on me.

The DSC adjusters work great. I’ve used them several times. I do like the more firmer settings. I go faster off road now over almost every terrain with these coilovers compared to my Sasquatch struts I had. After rides just spray them off good so you don’t get grit in the adjuster treads.

Overall I’m totally satisfied with mine. They don’t have the most travel compared to others but you don’t need to ever worry about over extending your tie rods to dangerous angles or tearing up cv shafts all the time. Wish they were just a tad firmer is my only complaint.

Sounds like you and I have a relatively similar assessment of them. I will agree with you they do shine off-road and if mine were a trailer princess that would be cool.. But I have to drive it and In the east coast mountains the body roll is obnoxious at best!

Simply installing stiffer springs may or may not end up with the desired result as it’ll also have to play in harmony with shock tuning etc. You could probably get away with a *slightly* stiffer spring without any further adjustment other than playing with the DSC adjusters (which I agree work well).

Overall I was happier on my Radflo’s and will likely go back to them but its hard to sit here and say the Fox’s are terrible because they’re not.

 

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I recommend getting the Eibach springs from Accutane before installing them. I would also call them and go over any additional armor, bumpers, etc. you have or plan to have. My Bronco rides exactly how I want it to now and it's nice to easily adjust high and low speed if necessary.

This…

When I received mine Accutune wasn’t yet offering any solutions for them but if I had to buy them today that would be the route I’d go.

 

[DriveAllNight]

Rears will even squat and drag tail like a dog with worms

This is outstanding!
Love this, and will steal it.

 

[Frankie945]

Sounds like you and I have a relatively similar assessment of them. I will agree with you they do shine off-road and if mine were a trailer princess that would be cool.. But I have to drive it and In the east coast mountains the body roll is obnoxious at best!

Simply installing stiffer springs may or may not end up with the desired result as it’ll also have to play in harmony with shock tuning etc. You could probably get away with a *slightly* stiffer spring without any further adjustment other than playing with the DSC adjusters (which I agree work well).

Overall I was happier on my Radflo’s and will likely go back to them but its hard to sit here and say the Fox’s are terrible because they’re not.

Screw radflo. I jumped in a bronco with radflo’s and just moved it probably 150 or 200feet down the trail and it rode ruff as sh!t compared to how mine felt. Mines like riding on a magical carpet compared to how his felt to me. Maybe his valving is extra firm but It was crazy stiff.

 

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Screw radflo. I jumped in a bronco with radflo’s and just moved it probably 150 or 200feet down the trail and it rode ruff as sh!t compared to how mine felt. Mines like riding on a magical carpet compared to how his felt to me. Maybe his valving is extra firm but I was crazy stiff.

Yeah you had a totally difference experience than I have/had. If you want “80’s Cadillac” that’s kinda where the stock Fox setup lies. I don’t know what tuning the Radflo’s had that you had experience with but I had mine sprung for specific weight and tuned accordingly and they were/are awesome. Too many variables to truly compare ride-to-ride though across everybody’s varying platform.

One thing I forgot to mention is that I DO prefer where the Fox resi bodies mount on the fronts. They‘re safe and out of the way compared to some others

 

[Frankie945]

Yeah you had a totally difference experience than I have/had. If you want “80’s Cadillac” that’s kinda where the stock Fox setup lies. I don’t know what tuning the Radflo’s had that you had experience with but I had mine sprung for specific weight and tuned accordingly and they were/are awesome. Too many variables to truly compare ride-to-ride though across everybody’s varying platform

Pretty sure there’s even a comparison video that poop patty did and the radflo’s were mentioned on the stiff side. So it’s not just me saying it.

 

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Pretty sure there’s even a comparison video that poop patty did and the radflo’s were mentioned on the stiff side. So it’s not just me saying it.

And it’s not just me saying the Fox’s feel saggy and gross I hear ya.. everybody is going to have a wildly different perception/opinion based on preference. I sure hope his stock Radflo’s felt stiff compared to the Fox’s..

 

[Frankie945]

 

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Yeah I’ve seen that video! Big fan of his but also have to admit that video is almost useless in terms of a real comparison as they’re all on different Broncos and equivalent to saying “watch this video and FEEL this”.. either way it was entertaining.

At any rate I’m not trying to convince you to like Radflo.. I don’t work for them and don’t care haha I’m just offering some personal anecdote that might be useful in someone formulating an opinion.

I recall him having trouble with his Kings at first for a while but never really circled back to figure that one out. I’ve seen too many rusty Icons to ever trust those either. I’ve got a buddy testing a set Of JRI’s right now.. curious to see what they turn out like too

 

[Monster1926]

Comically soft spring rate on both front and rear. If you have any weight whatsoever you’re going to want to respring and tune them. Rears will even squat and drag tail like a dog with worms on any decent acceleration. On road they’re annoying with body roll and squat, Offroad they’re decent. Definitely geared from the factory at a purely Offroad solution not a daily driver solution and sprung for zero accessories (no winch, no bumpers, no passenger friends etc). Also calling them adjustable is almost a farce as you can’t do it with them installed because there is only one adjuster ring, not a lock ring and adjuster ring like most others. If you try to adjust them with any load on the coil you have to be VERY careful not to loosen the pinch bolt more than about a 1/4 turn or the preload ring will jump threads and cross thread forcing you to disassemble the whole thing anyway.

Full disclosure I didn’t pay for mine but if I were buying them I’d go through a reputable company like Accutune or similar and get them set up for your application before you put them on. Not sure if they’re offering better spring rates and tunes for those yet though, they weren’t a year ago. In my totally neutral unbiased opinion I thought my Radflo’s (that I did pay for) were much better.. still have them, probably reinstall at some point and ditch the Fox’s

I second what this guy said, the rears are way too soft. I emailed fox and their solution was to crank them down .5 an inch to bring the rear up 1 inch. It helped but now the ride in the rear is as harsh as stock. I was able to adjust mine fairly easy on the bronco with a set of spring compressors and all the weight off the axle of course. In 4a when you have to give it the beans it squats like a monster truck. I really wanted to go with kings but the steel bodied shock was a turn off for me as somebody else had mentioned, I live in the Midwest and they cover the road in salt when they see a snowflake. I got a crazy deal on mine, which makes it a little more tolerable. Eventually, I will upgrade to the Accutane ebiachs. Pics before and after adjustment.

 

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I second what this guy said, the rears are way too soft. I emailed fox and their solution was to crank them down .5 an inch to bring the rear up 1 inch. It helped but now the ride in the rear is as harsh as stock. I was able to adjust mine fairly easy on the bronco with a set of spring compressors and all the weight off the axle of course. In 4a when you have to give it the beans it squats like a monster truck. I really wanted to go with kings but the steel bodied shock was a turn off for me as somebody else had mentioned, I live in the Midwest and they cover the road in salt when they see a snowflake. I got a crazy deal on mine, which makes it a little more tolerable. Eventually, I will upgrade to the Accutane ebiachs. Pics before and after adjustment.

And that’s on a two door.. same spring as mine on a 4dr with even more weight. Not to mention not even bothering to address the fact that (generally) anybody spending $5k+ on Offroad suspension also has a winch, bumpers, roof rack, light bars, etc.. all kinds of weight. Just felt like poor planning and a half baked approach to roll out 1 solution for 25 different problems. In fairness it seemed as though the whole industry scrambled to be the first to market and had somewhat of a “ready, fire, aim” approach

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