What kind of content do I want to see? This... where you install something, but not only show us how, but why you made the choice. I think the "why" is just as important as the "how to". Let's us other 3rd gen Tacoma owners decide if this is something we want/need or not. Makes great content IMHO.
I always saw the lean, but you're the first I've seen that has explained it. Thank you for that. I run fox on everything myself too, MTB and Taco. These are siiiick.
Just to add, every single vehicle I've ever owned has leaned more on the driver's side, all vehicles do this because assuming the springs are the same tension, the heavier side will just lean more. That's one of the reasons why coil-over shocks were created, originally for the racing world, so you can adjust each corner to the exact height.
Ugh I’m super jealous of your elite set up. I was laughing when watching you install the rear shocks as in relieve they fought you just as much as they did me! I did the same trick, lots of lube and careful taps to not mark up the beautiful shocks. I originally was going to go with bilsteins but they were on back order so spent the extra paper to get the Fox 2.0 shocks. I love them, didn’t get the coil over set up due to the fact I already had OME 888 springs but I got to say it’s impressive how well this truck rides on all conditions. Maybe in a few years I’ll make the upgrade but right now it’s perfect for me, after all I don’t even have 10k miles on my truck yet. 😁
The Toyota Tacoma is like the 'Barbi Doll' of trucks, as in there are SOooo many different cool and useful accessories that improve the performance and 'looks' of our beloved vehicles... My only limiting factor is of course having the 'Bankroll' to do it all...!!
although i am late, you buy 12v servos and buttons on the dash and wire them then hooking them up to the adjustment knob, then your taco will have raptor style shocks
Great video…To be able to tune the shocks to your likings is excellent feature. I had Ranchos air adjustable, you could adjust the 9 settings as you drove, just that it leaks so much. When it work “Awesome! The future electronic control shocks setting from inside the cab! It will change the Shock world! Aloha
Hi Chloe, I love your videos, I want to get the new off road Tacoma, you are so good doing things to your Tacoma. And congratulations getting you new Tacoma , is beautiful, great color too.
What a None Shocker to see you get the Fox elites 😂 I think we shall call you Chloe Fox from now on, you do wear there badge well! Another great video, sooo glad you get to give these a try, and we get a great review. They look awesome on your Tacoma and I think you're going to Love The Ride!!
The 3rd Gen will only get you 2" of front lift, the 2nd Gen will get you 3" The elite's come with a 14" spring the older style comes with a 13" spring. Keeping 2-3" of downtravel in the shocks is really important. More lift = less downtravel. Get the extended version and upgrade your UCA as well.
As long as it has a certificate showing that it has been properly calibrated, that’s all that matters. I personally have Snap-on digital torque wrenches that I have calibrated once in a while to maintain proper torque measurement. But they’re not $30 like the part stores sell. Their $500+ but I use them mostly for engine repairs / rebuilds.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-shvXALVEzpw.html Donut Media literally just does a comparison on torque wrenches with some weird form of entertainment. 🤷🏻♂️
I don’t in general don’t buy Snap-on, but all three of my torque wrenches are Snap-on digitals. The other Snap-on product I buy are flush cuts. Amazingly HF torque wrenches are pretty good.
Chloe I may have missed something but you mentioned around the 2:10 point in the video that these shocks can be adjusted on the fly. Yet I don’t see how it’s possible without stopping and getting out. I was expecting something like the Bilsteins on the Ram TRX. These shocks are electronically controlled, with solenoid-controlled variable rebound and compression bypass circuits.
You are correct on the definition of “adjust on the fly” but I think she just meant you don’t have to remove parts or need special tools. My MTB with Fox shocks has the same features, takes only seconds to adjust but I don’t do it while riding.
Thanks for the review. I am interested in hearing more about the new shocks once you get them broken in and tested on the trails. The new features sound great but I am interested to hear how they perform in the real world.
The low speed compression settings make a noticeable difference in body roll. Its harder to tell with the HSC unless you're hitting the terrain hard consistently, and vary your vehicle's loadout considerably from outting to outting
I picked up the Fox PES as well, but in the 2”-3” lift version. Great video. So for your setup, we’re you able to maintain the height you wanted? I noticed you measured differently in this install compared to the install of your former setup, so I couldn’t compare directly. I look forward to more content on your experience with these shocks.
Nice, I got these for my Gladiator and I love their performance. I waited a few months before I messed around with adjusting the shocks because it takes a while for them to settle. Edit: At first I thought they were too stiff (on the road)even on the softest settings but they will soften over time so your daily driving will be great too.
Regarding that bolt by the skid plate. You might invest in some crows feet and then do the math for how much you reduce the torque OR keep the parts aligned at 90 degrees (no change in leverage) and you don’t need to offset adjust anything for torque.
High speed/low speed doesn’t refer to the speed of the vehicle. It refers to the speed of the piston. You can drive 100mph and the piston barely moves or you can drive 20mph on super rough roads and the piston moves up and down a lot and fast.
Accutune does a great breakdown/teardown of the difference between the shocks, In Chloe's case (using internal bypass fronts and 2.0 rears from them looks) it's an upgrade, but it seems for most guys with 2.5 DSC's it's not worth it, especially if you've already had the front springs replaced and revalved(like my setup).
They told me the opposite of what they said in their breakdown video when I called to order my new shocks. Add that to their shitty install of my original rear shocks which is why I needed new shocks in the first place and I'm not too happy with them.
Great video. You could use a crows foot (like a open end wrench cut off with a square socket hole for you ratchet) to get to the LCA bolt you couldn't reach with the torque wrench. Did you gain any travel with this upgrade or is it more about the adjustability?
Quality videos Chloe, love my DSCs on my gx470. Great job including the torque specs and torquing. Did the elites come with offset spacers for the front, Like the race series?
Could you briefly describe the on road ride? Is it more comfortable or the same as your old shocks? I have some on the way and trying to decide if I should keep ‘em quick😅
fox wiper seals and shafts are amongst the best in the industry(fox actually has the hardest shafts of any manufacturer), and even pro racers dont run boots because dirt and rocks get caught inside, sit there, and wear on the shaft
They do need guards, especially if you go fast in the sand wash, the shafts are good but still get pitted. Anyone who has worked on any raptor shocks or actual race cars knows this
Actually just looking at these for the front. Currently running OME HD and 5100 and fromt is fairly harsh (slim bumper and 10k winch mounted) rear is 5100s.and icon full rxt pack (leer shell + rrt + full steel bumper)
Dumb question. If you adjust the driver side pre-load doesn't that make them perform different on each side? Isn't the proper way to fix the lean a Shim on the top hat? Asking cause I'm new... thoughts? Good video! Thanks 👍🏻
Hi Joseph. I’m actually an engineer at Fox (although granted I’m on OEM production side of things) and wanted to answer your question and give a little bit of shock insight. Adjusting the pre-load on the spring (especially the very little amount that these shocks are set up with) has next to zero affect in the shock’s performance. The spring has a constant spring rate (I.e. 500 lbs/in) that doesn’t change with how much pre-load is put into it. The downside of pre-load is that if there is too much, you can get what is called spring bind which is when the coils start hitting each other at full compression. But with how little these springs are adjusted, you’ll never have to worry about that. Also, adding a spacer above the shock is by far the worst way to gain height or the account for lean since it messes with the motion ratios that the suspension is designed to have. Basically, by adding a spacer above the coilovers it causes the shock to bottom out before the suspension wants to, and the suspension tops out before the shock wants to.
Hey, I was wondering where you bought your shocks from and UCA? I plan on running and installing the same setup myself and appreciate the help. I’m SoCal local as well
I just put these on my 2019 Tacoma. What suggestions do you have for initial settings and where to start? What clicks do you like for on road and which ones for when you’re in the desert? Thanks!
You are measuring the height wrong; you should do it from the bottom of the rim that way you always measuring from the same spot. Center of the wheel is not a fixed point unless you mark it for sure
You were always humble with simple setups and not putting on expensive parts you’ll never need. You are turning into like the rest of the overlanding youtubers 👎🏽
Love the channel question have you ever experience engaging 4h up a steep hill and hearing a clunking sound when accelerating it also happened when I was in 2wd it stopped when I engaged 4l also truck is New with only 400 miles should I take this truck to the dealership and have it inspect almost sounded like gears slipping
they're better in every way, strong shafts, better bodies, better oil, dual adjustability. There's nothing stopping these from being valved the same way as king, but with all the Fox specific benefits.
I have a 2020 trd sport DC 4x4 I want the full 3" front and rear I would like to fit a true 33" tire with no heavy trimming or rubbing. if I went for the full 3" option what other parts would be necessary upper control arms? lower? I have heard about a transfer case shim? and what about the bearing on the motor side of the front trans axle I have heard many people speak of? any thoughts or comments from people actually running a similar set up would be appreciated.
Chloe when you showed your Decked at the end it looks like you have molle bedside panels as well, are those 2 products fully compatible? Or could you do a short showing what you did there?
I was also curious if you just have your max tracks boards ratchet strapped down to the Deck'd system, or do you have them secured with something else also?
Aloha Chloe from North County San Diego… Who is your go to shop for tires, alignment and wheels in the San Diego county or SoCal area! Mahalo in advance
