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Hey Jeff,
Minor Hi-jack.
Hope that everything went well!
Thanks for dropping off the rear wings.
DS on complete-nice. PS need to cut the exhaust resonator out in order to mount.
Updates on the fox shock group buy?
Need to get the ARB mounted on front and rear tire mount fabbed up. Then I am ready for FOX shocks!
Mohave Trail here we come!

Best Regards,
Frank


Happy to hear the wings are working out for you. make sure to send me some pictures when your done.

I am making headway with the shock, just trying to nail down the valving spec's for Light, Medium and Heavy cruisers. I did find out that fox raised prices on all there shock this year by about 3% from what i was told but ill double check on that.
 
For everyone that has emailed me your info thank you, I need more . I asked DS what shocks would work best for the 2". 3". 4" .6" inch lifts and here is what he said.

"Most of the ones we have done are a 10" and a 12" and those seem to work fine but everyone's set up is slightly different and everyone seems to want something a little different. We would really like lengths from every person's own vehicle to make sure we get them the closest shock possible for their actual vehicle because again going by the lift size 2.5", 3", or 4" they can all be a little different depending on spring fatigue or if they have it loaded down with gear"

so what I need from everyone is this. please take measurements of your rig loaded (how it is mainly used ) Mine is valved more for a heavy load even though it see street more than not.

measurements needed
1) on flat ground ( upper shock mount to lower all 4 corners)
2) on flat ground lift your truck just before the tires lift (if your lifting your car from the Drivers side measure the extended length ( upper shock mount to lower)
3) with the drivers side still lifted go to the passenger side and measure the compressed length (upper shock mount to lower)

to make sure the measurements are correct do steps 2-3 again but lift the passenger side just before the tires lift from the ground.

Sorry for all the work guys but DS and I want to make sure everyone is getting what they pay for. We want to nail this right out of the box.
hope everyone is ok with that

Jeff
 
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For everyone that has emailed me your info thank you, I need more . I asked DS what shocks would work best for the 2". 3". 4" .6" inch lifts and here is what he said.

"Most of the ones we have done are a 10" and a 12" and those seem to work fine but everyone's set up is slightly different and everyone seems to want something a little different. We would really like lengths from every person's own vehicle to make sure we get them the closest shock possible for their actual vehicle because again going by the lift size 2.5", 3", or 4" they can all be a little different depending on spring fatigue or if they have it loaded down with gear"

so what I need from everyone is this. please take measurements of your rig loaded (how it is mainly used ) Mine is valved more for a heavy load even though it see street more than not.

measurements needed
1) on flat ground ( upper shock mount to lower all 4 corners)
2) on flat ground lift your truck just before the tires lift (if your lifting your car from the Drivers side measure the extended length ( upper shock mount to lower)
3) with the drivers side still lifted go to the passenger side and measure the compressed length (upper shock mount to lower)

to make sure the measurements are correct do steps 2-3 again but lift the passenger side just before the tires lift from the ground.

Sorry for all the work guys but DS and I want to make sure everyone is getting what they pay for. We want to nail this right out of the box.
hope everyone is ok with that

Jeff

I wont be able to take any measurements due to the foot of snow outside, but I'm interested in rear shocks 980-24-636, 10" stem top/toyota mount bottom. Somewhere in the area of 50/80 valving.

I am currently running OME heavies, and the fox 10" stem tops are nearly a drop in for the N74E's in terms of compressed/extended.

Fox: Extended = 25.19"
Compressed = 15.19"
Bushing Thickness = 18mm


OME 24.4" | 14.6"
Bushing Thickness = 16mm

I'll try to get some measurements when the snow melts just for reference.

Thanks again for organizing! :cheers:
 
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Whats the types of valving people are going with? I want to get it but wanna see what the popular valving is with different weights.
 
Whats the types of valving people are going with? I want to get it but wanna see what the popular valving is with different weights.

A few of us have posted valving information into this thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/245970-fox-shox-2-0s.html?highlight=fox

The valving will be some function based on weight of vehicle, spring rate, driving style and use. I can tell you however, that with an ARB and winch, and OME 850's on the front of the 80, valving at 60/65 is too much compression damping and not enough rebound for washboard type driving. When I get my rears, i'll probably revalve the front to something in the range of 45/75. Flutter stacks also intrigue me as a poor-mans bypass.

hth :cheers:
 
Pulled ARB bumper off the Az cruisah...

Jeff,
Hope you are well!
Pulled the ARB and will be installing it, the temp OME shocks and the OME springs this weekend on the build cruisah.
Then jest need to load a few more items to get the measurements needed for the fox upgrade.
i.e. second battery installed and the fridge on the slide out.

Need to schedule a trip to see Sean's rear bumper welding in SD one these days.

Regards,
Frank:beer:
 
Guys Sorry for the delay some personal issues have happened that needed to be taken care of.

I still need measurements from people that have sent me there info on their trucks. Please send me the info as soon as you can so i can get back on track.

Again sorry about the delay.



For everyone that has emailed me your info thank you, I need more . I asked DS what shocks would work best for the 2". 3". 4" .6" inch lifts and here is what he said.

"Most of the ones we have done are a 10" and a 12" and those seem to work fine but everyone's set up is slightly different and everyone seems to want something a little different. We would really like lengths from every person's own vehicle to make sure we get them the closest shock possible for their actual vehicle because again going by the lift size 2.5", 3", or 4" they can all be a little different depending on spring fatigue or if they have it loaded down with gear"

so what I need from everyone is this. please take measurements of your rig loaded (how it is mainly used ) Mine is valved more for a heavy load even though it see street more than not.

measurements needed
1) on flat ground ( upper shock mount to lower all 4 corners)
2) on flat ground lift your truck just before the tires lift (if your lifting your car from the Drivers side measure the extended length ( upper shock mount to lower)
3) with the drivers side still lifted go to the passenger side and measure the compressed length (upper shock mount to lower)

to make sure the measurements are correct do steps 2-3 again but lift the passenger side just before the tires lift from the ground.

Sorry for all the work guys but DS and I want to make sure everyone is getting what they pay for. We want to nail this right out of the box.
hope everyone is ok with that

Jeff
 
I don't know if this was mentioned before, why not use the same specs as the OME shocks as far as the compressed and extended length shocks. This would likely cover from 0" up to the 4" lifts.

Can DS configure them now to the OME L specs as far a mounting configurations and extended and compressed lengths. I would like to get buy a set now. Before a planned deth valley trip next month.
 
I don't know if this was mentioned before, why not use the same specs as the OME shocks as far as the compressed and extended length shocks. This would likely cover from 0" up to the 4" lifts.

Can DS configure them now to the OME L specs as far a mounting configurations and extended and compressed lengths. I would like to get buy a set now. Before a planned deth valley trip next month.


Ill give them a call/email and report back to you.
 
I'm in a bit of a bind as I can not get you the measurements since I don't have the lift I want yet (Slee 6in.) I am wondering if the optimal shock lengths for 6" lifts that others on Mud have found will work or even be possible by DSMS.

I understand that Slee uses the OME L shocks for both their 4" & 6" lifts. However, with the 6" lift, a longer shock will yield better performance.

I'll research this in the threads and post back.

Also, wondering if we can get a 7/8" shaft on these as a special order vs. the 5/8".

Thanks
 
I'm in a bit of a bind as I can not get you the measurements since I don't have the lift I want yet (Slee 6in.) I am wondering if the optimal shock lengths for 6" lifts that others on Mud have found will work or even be possible by DSMS.

I understand that Slee uses the OME L shocks for both their 4" & 6" lifts. However, with the 6" lift, a longer shock will yield better performance.

I'll research this in the threads and post back.

Also, wondering if we can get a 7/8" shaft on these as a special order vs. the 5/8".

Thanks

Its would be truly awesome if someone could get the correct lengths for the slee 6". the 7/8 shaft can be done.

The reason they want the measurements is to give you guys the best possible performance.
 
Its would be truly awesome if someone could get the correct lengths for the slee 6". the 7/8 shaft can be done.

The reason they want the measurements is to give you guys the best possible performance.


Sorry i Meant to say can't be done

"The Fox shocks with the stem mounts are only available in a 5/8" shaft"
 

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