Rear Fox Shock Orientation

[gmartin1215]

I have the Fox 2.0 gas shocks for the rear of my 2009 Tahoe.

I have installed these with the body towards the frame and the stem towards the axel. The instructions did not really say how the orientation of these shocks should be installed on a Tahoe. However, the OEM shocks were in the opposite orientation with the stem towards the frame, and I have seen mixed results for Fox and other after-market shocks searching on Google.

For the FOX 2.0 Rear Gas Shock, is my current orientation (body towards the frame and stem towards axel) ok, or should these be flipped around? Is there any reason why my current orientation will be bad?

 

[Fless]

Post a photo of the shock installation. As the saying goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words.

 

[gmartin1215]

Picture of my current orientation of the Fox shocks

 

[Fless]

Did your written instructions have a statement such as shown below? (These instructions may not apply to your shocks.)




Dad quote: "If nothing else works, read the instructions."

 

[gmartin1215]

Did your written instructions have a statement such as shown below? (These instructions may not apply to your shocks.)

View attachment 368702


Dad quote: "If nothing else works, read the instructions."

Thanks for this.


I did not get those instructions with the shocks. I have instructions from BDS Suspension, which covers installing the bushings but neglects to say what orientation these should be installed on the vehicle. I don't have any clearance issues with the way I have the shocks mounted now, but I don't know for sure if this is the correct way they need to be installed.

Do you or anyone else know if the rear shock orientation matters to the Tahoe design?

Anyway, I have messages out to both BDS and Fox, too, but want to get real-life experience from users on this forum.

 

[swathdiver]

I guess it doesn't matter but like mine the factory way. I reckon the tube is more resistant to damage or getting bent, better to leave the skinny part higher up and better protected.

Imagine sitting or traversing water or mud for a distance, driving off-road or through a riot, there's less chance for the seal to fail because of debris or water the OE way.

 

[gmartin1215]

Thanks, guys.

I did eventually find something that said with Fox 2.0 shocks these can be mounted with the body up or down depending on clearances and personal preference.

However, I will still wait for responses from BDS and Fox to be sure and still would like more real-life experiences from people using these shocks.

@swathdiver you make a great point!

I may switch them around later, but I just want to make sure I was not f-ing them up with my current orientation

 

[Marshall 008]

Body up just as you have it in your picture. While looking at your picture, you may want to add some adjustable or longer sway bar end links. Something like these depending on how long you need them. You will need to measure the distance with your sway bar as close to level as possible. The ones below bolt right into the factory locations.

Synergy Jeep JK Rear Sway Bar Links

Synergy Jeep JK Rear Sway Bar Links

www.synergymfg.com

 

[gmartin1215]

Body up just as you have it in your picture. While looking at your picture, you may want to add some adjustable or longer sway bar end links. Something like these depending on how long you need them. You will need to measure the distance with your sway bar as close to level as possible. The ones below bolt right into the factory locations.

Synergy Jeep JK Rear Sway Bar Links

Synergy Jeep JK Rear Sway Bar Links

www.synergymfg.com

Thanks. The terflex 12.25 actually worked perfect for me, but will keep these in mid

 

[doc5339]

Has anyone installed Fox suspension on a Yukon Denali (GMT900) yet? I am really interested in seeing the complete setup with springs, part numbers if possible?