New Fox Prototypes for 80 Series

[SOCALFJ]

Supposed to be here this week.... i have no control... i can't make them_make them.

I did inform them that we are leaving for a Nevada Overland trip in a couple weeks, so i'll want them by then. They said, by the 14th for sure.

 

[fjc8871]

2 more days

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Eagerly awaiting some pics and a review!

 

[gtfour43]

Hmmm anything?

 

[SOCALFJ]

Im going to hit them up tomorrow and see whats going on. I need to get them bolted in before we head out in about 10 days.

 

[SOCALFJ]

There being shipped out momentarily and should be here by Monday. Just in time for our next trip which will be 130 + miles off road.

 

[PabloVTA]

so what's the specs they built them to?
2.5" lift? added 400# up front and 800# rear?

any details on rebound rates?

c'mon we wanna know!

 

[SOCALFJ]

so what's the specs they built them to?
2.5" lift? added 400# up front and 800# rear?

any details on rebound rates?

c'mon we wanna know!

So far, this is what i've been told...

They will be offering shocks for 0-2.5 inchs and 4-6 inchs. Its still going to be a few months before this spec is released to the public and it will be mono tubes first then the Remote resi series. "the valving spec" is yet to be determined which is why they're sending a set to try out and get feedback..

 

[80BajaBound]

the suspense is killing me!

 

[Slomo]

Anxious to see how this pans out too.

I bought the Cruiser as is from Jeff Lothringer.

Been quite a few years since I raced with Jeff but had no idea he had an interest in 80s. Cool.

 

[SoCal_80]

So far, this is what i've been told...

They will be offering shocks for 0-2.5 inchs and 4-6 inchs. Its still going to be a few months before this spec is released to the public and it will be mono tubes first then the Remote resi series. "the valving spec" is yet to be determined which is why they're sending a set to try out and get feedback..

Will you mount them already!!!!!

 

[gtfour43]

 

[SOCALFJ]

Sorry for not posting up sooner, but we got the shocks 1 day before our trip. I can't show you photos because Fox told me im not allowed at this time. They worked great on our latest trip through remote Nevada. Not a single problem in 1065 miles. 200 of that was dirt and some of it was very remote/rugged. The sway and body roll was reduced significantly over the standard shocks we were running. On the highway i took corners faster than i ever do to test. The 80 stayed flat and more controlled than ever before. On washboard roads and rough highways we felt hardly a thing. Granted we were aired down, but it was plush like never before. The shocks seemed soft, but more controlled if thats a correct definition. Because our truck is so heavy with a trailer and aux tank the rears are going back for some adjustments and then we'll be back out again to test. Im looking forward to the results.

For now here's a photo.. wish i could show you the close up of the shocks but i can't just yet.

 

[boydmick]

For now here's a photo.. wish i could show you the close up of the shocks but i can't just yet.

Such the tease!


Thanks for the update.

 

[gtfour43]

Awesome! When will these be available?

 

[Dan2722]

Thanks for the update.

What shocks were you running prior to these for comparison?

 

[ScottyDog]

Sorry in advance if I didn't catch it earlier in the thread.. but the ones you tested are mono tube? Or the remote resi type?

Soft but firm when needed? Sounds like an oxymoron LOL! But for the offroad application makes perfect sense!

 

[SOCALFJ]

Dan, I was running ProChump ES4000's before. Comparable to the OME nitros. They were stiff as a board and faded quickly.

GTfour43, No firm release date but they're saying within the next month or two.

Scotty, They wiill be Mono tubes first and the resi shocks after SEMA. Our test units are running reservoir's.

Here's another shot from Nevada east of Tonopah..

Full trip report coming from the Nevada Overland trip.

 

[gon2srf]

Awesome pic Dave....1065 miles / 11mpg = 96.98 gallons x $4.00 = $387.92 for gas! Trasharoos must be flying out the doors... I'm jealous of course. Looking forward to the trip report.

 

[SOCALFJ]

Yanked the rears for some re-valving. I think we're going to work on the rebound a little.