new rear shock options. fox 2.0 vs 5100 vs skyjacker m98

n54power · Apr 29, 2015

OhI'm currently running skyjacker m98 shocks in the rear. I don't have much to compare them to but they feel fairly stiff. I was thinking about some Billy 5100 or even trying the new fox 2.0.

Since my new leaf pack is fairly stiff I'm looking to order soon.

FrankTheTank · Apr 29, 2015

I just installed new fox 2.0 in the rear and it has seemed to smooth the rear out. I removed 5100s which looked terrible. Still waiting on my 2.0 remote resis for the front

n54power · May 4, 2015

How much did those set you back?

truckman1974 · May 4, 2015

Not sure if this would help. I ran across these on Craigslist (I'm not the seller). Don't know anything about them:

https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/pts/4992478290.html

DSL_PWR · May 4, 2015

Fox would be the best solution. That link that truckman posted is not a bad deal.

FrankTheTank · May 4, 2015

Got my remote resis on the front! I may buy the bracket to mount the resis on the frame to the right of the shock. It is VERY close to rubbing on full lock.

To answer the question before, the 2.0 was 150? Each and the 2.0 with resis were 225 each. The ride is awesone! And was valve specifically for MY truck based on front and rear axle weights which came out to 4800/2400lbs

n54power · May 4, 2015

FrankTheTank said:
Got my remote resis on the front! I may buy the bracket to mount the resis on the frame to the right of the shock. It is VERY close to rubbing on full lock.

To answer the question before, the 2.0 was 150? Each and the 2.0 with resis were 225 each. The ride is awesone! And was valve specifically for MY truck based on front and rear axle weights which came out to 4800/2400lbs

Who did you purchase from?

n54power · May 5, 2015

I.have found some killer deals using a fee discount codes I've received from parts orders. Problem is that fox only lists a rear 2.0 for 1.5-3.5" of lift for 99-04
05-06 gets 4-6"
I have a 6" lift and I know the rear normally gets 4-5" OF LIFT
any suggestions?

Worst case is I run a matching 5160 in the rear

FrankTheTank · May 5, 2015

I purchased them from Paul at Complete Performance. I gave him eye to eye measurements full compressed and full extension, weighed the front and rear axle weight of my truck. He found the shocks I needed and they are valve for my weights.

Funny because my rear shocks are for a stock height f250 with 2" blocks and my fronts are for 6" lift. But I have 4.5" blocks in the rear and 2.5" lift coils up front. Since its kinda a custom set up I wanted to be sure I got exactly what I needed

josh@thedieselcartel · May 6, 2015

I used to be 100% fan of icon shocks but 9 out of 10 icon kits i sell now i sell with fox shocks. They are a great performing shock, look great, and a bit cheaper than the fox.

let me know if i can put a package together for you.

n54power · May 6, 2015

Shoot me a pm with a price for some fox2.0 rear shocks for 2000 f250 w/6" lift

w3bb3r04 · May 6, 2015

InMotionJosh said:
I used to be 100% fan of icon shocks but 9 out of 10 icon kits i sell now i sell with fox shocks. They are a great performing shock, look great, and a bit cheaper than the fox.

let me know if i can put a package together for you.

Are people happier with the Fox vs Icon?

josh@thedieselcartel · May 7, 2015

n54power said:
Shoot me a pm with a price for some fox2.0 rear shocks for 2000 f250 w/6" lift

Fox only has a super duty specific shock for that year up to 3.5" lift. I could get you Icons or some other option if your interested.

w3bb3r04 said:
Are people happier with the Fox vs Icon?

I wouldn't say happier but equally as happy, and the fox are priced better.

joebuck · May 7, 2015

n54power said:
Shoot me a pm with a price for some fox2.0 rear shocks for 2000 f250 w/6" lift

Got mine off amazon for my 01 with a 6" lift for $210 shipped for the pair using the 05-07 rears,the fronts have to be cross referenced for one of there standard models since they don't make a 6" lift shock for the 99-03,I emailed fox and this is the shock they set me up with for the fronts FOX #985-24-005

FrankTheTank · May 7, 2015

All you need are compressed and extended lengths, call fox with your measurements.

n54power · May 8, 2015

joebuck said:
Got mine off amazon for my 01 with a 6" lift for $210 shipped for the pair using the 05-07 rears,the fronts have to be cross referenced for one of there standard models since they don't make a 6" lift shock for the 99-03,I emailed fox and this is the shock they set me up with for the fronts FOX #985-24-005

How did they fit?

n54power · May 8, 2015

FrankTheTank said:
All you need are compressed and extended lengths, call fox with your measurements.

Disconnecting the axles for measurements isn't something I can do right now

w3bb3r04 · May 8, 2015

InMotionJosh said:
Fox only has a super duty specific shock for that year up to 3.5" lift. I could get you Icons or some other option if your interested.

I wouldn't say happier but equally as happy, and the fox are priced better.

Josh could you shoot me over a price for a 2.5" Icon lift with 1" spacer and 5" rear blocks with Fox 2.0 shocks and one with the Icon standard shocks? Thanks!

FrankTheTank · May 8, 2015

You don't disconnect the axle, just the shocks. Composed length you just measure the distance left and subtract. for extended, jack the truck by the frame until the tires come off the ground