First thing I noticed in this video of yours is the cleanliness of your garage. I’m at very impressed! I’m a neat and organized person so those things thrill me.
Hi Chloe...I had a similar experience with my Tacoma when running the same setup a while back. The OR and Pro are 1" higher than the other trims, which is why you only netted ~1" of increased front height with standard length 2.5 coilovers. Also, you should also measure from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender lip for more consistent measurements...21" is stock height for an OR. Hope that helps...
Nice. Fyi: removing outer tie rod ball joint @ spindle and removing sway bar end links is all that is needed to remove/install shocks/C-overs. They come out an go install from bottom up. Great work.
Props for installing the setup yourself, it's not a difficult task but can be time consuming and labor intensive. My back hurts thinking back when I lifted my Tacoma.
Be careful adjusting your coils while it’s still installed on the truck. The threads are aluminum so it’s real easy to cross thread or damage them. Has happened to a lot of people running fox or kings.
Yeah, I'm afraid from what I've seen with other people first hand that Foxx shocks are totally over priced and over rated. Just from what I saw while you were trying to adjust the collar made me cringe! My Ironman adjusts are like butter. I can literally adjust them with the truck on the ground and get up to 3 inches of lift. Although 2 1/2 inches is optimal before it gets kinda stiff. I would certainly be giving Foxx some ..... let's call it ... "feedback"!
Yeah, it's pretty unfortunate that the preload adjustment was difficult 😕 I'm impressed with how they ride so far though, and hopefully it stays that way!
I'm just here in Texas and watching your Vids, even though I traded in my Tacoma for a Tundra 😕.. Your blowing up .... It's cool to watch from your first vids to now, Awesome...👍
Chloe - i figured out why you had to readjust your front driver shock. After you posted this vid I started shopping for shocks and was looking at the Fox 2.5s but ultimately went with Bilstein 6112s. Turns out 3rd gen Tacomas are heavier on the driver front - I had to get my fronts calibrated to passenger and driver specific preloads to get a more or less even 1.5" lift.
When I turn my adjustment collar on my passenger side, the whole silver threaded part is spinning with it, unthreading from the body creating a leak. Any idea why this is happening?
Chloe, Congrats! You should feel a great sense of pride having performed the work yourself. Glad to see you using Loctite! Your fox's can be adjuster further. The pressure points are the adjustment collar threads against the shock body threads, and the top of the spring against the bottom of the adjustment collar. Spray penetrating oil at these points. It's going to take a lot of force to add more preload and you'll hear a god awful sound as the collar spins over the top of the springs. This is normal due to the amount of pressure between the spring and collar. Within your instructions, Fox should have stated the maximum amount of measured distance between the collar and the top of the shock. (Exposed Threads) This info will allow you to determine how much more preload you can safely add to the springs to gain more height. If this info is not printed in the instructions, give Fox a call. Additionally, Fox should have included in their instructions to loosen the adjustment collar set screw prior to installation. If they didn't, shame on them. Icon includes this information in their notes. Please post another update once you get it all dialed-in. I'm interested in hearing your opinion on ride quality once you've reset preload and gained the height you want. You're actually in a good position to comment on ride quality between the 1.25 inch gain you currently have and a 2 inch gain once you add more preload. That would be interesting info. Again, Congratulations.
Cody is back!!! 😀 great job Chloe 👍 I like the Fox shocks way better than those stock ones. That sure looked 👀 like a lot of work. I’m glad that you enjoy working on your own Taco. Just a friendly reminder that you may want to check the torque on your front lugs in about a week or two. Sometimes they can loosen up. Thanks for the cool 😎 video👍
Since you lifted your truck and added new suspension. Would you need a diff drop kit ? New upper or lower control arms? New drive shaft ? Etc. I want to lift my 2014 Tacoma just like yours but I want to lift the rear and front either two or three inches
Hi Chloe, Loving the videos!! About to trade in my 2015 silverado and 2019 jeep for my first tacoma! I have been watching all your videos for good pointers. Quick question - did you replace the rear shocks in this video as well or just installed the front for it to be level? Reason asking is because I am looking at the Fox 2.0 shocks and they have an option to purchase just the front 2 coilovers and another option to buy the 2 front coilovers and the 2 rear shocks. Do I replace the back shocks or is stock shocks fine in the back ? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks
Good job! I have the same shocks but with the reservoir. Although mine are steel and are rusting like crazy. For how long I’ve had them and for what they cost I would never recommend them and I’m trying to figure out which shocks to use in the rear. Maybe you’ll have better luck.
Fox never sends their coilovers set at what they say it should be. I had 3 trucks with fox shocks all 3 were shipped a half inch off. Both a half inch over or under and from left and right coilover they didnt even match each others height ever. Same goes with all my friends who had them. So to anyone who buys fox products like this expect to spend a lot of time adjusting. And if you want fox coil overs youre dead set on the brand just bite the bullet and get the ones with the remote ressy. The normal coilovers are a bit disappointing and they are not cheap. Anything fox isnt cheap lol
@@terryosowski8143 i expect more for what they cost. Only reason i got them on my new truck is cause the dealer installes them and i keep my for bumper to bumper warranty plus the coilovers are warranty through them. Came preinstalled on my 2020
Awesome video!!! Do you know the part number for this shock??? I see fox offers 2 types of 2.5. One that offers 0-2” and another 0-3 uca needed Keep these vids goin! They are awesome
If Fox advertises it to be a 2” lift out of the box, then it should be without having to knuckle bust. Taking them out and back in sucks. Did these on a TUNDRABRO awhile back, great ride, but spanner wrenching it while lifted off ground had me wondering if threads were getting crossed. Good job
I'm turning both of my Tacoma trucks into work trucks which will hop the curb of the site if need be. 2004 crew cab Bilsteian 5100 and up-grade leaf springs. 2011 crew cab from viewing this perhaps my stock Bilstein's are okay ? New leaf springs added ! What do you think about the stock Bilsteins ??? RR
@@terryosowski8143 did you have to replace the UCA’s? I want less than 2” lift in the front without all that preload and without a bunch of threads showing on the top. How much lift?
@@mikeschoolcraft21 Frankly I wouldn’t do anything less 3” lift or more 3”. 3” is the number for me. But from what I have been reading 0-2” ok don’t need to replace UCA. But at 3” lift you need to replace UCA to do the job right. I replaced mine with Icon Delta Joint UCA. I took the stock Toyota UCA garbage and threw them in the local steel recycle facility dumpster. I really did.
Hey there, enjoying your videos, great job! Looking to purchase my first Taco soon and dreaming about possible future mods ( on the truck I don't have yet). :)
You said you def had less body roll. My guess is you also had less dive under braking. Less dive = less weight transfer so you may want to consider a disc conversion for the back, unless you’re planning additional weight in the front (steel bumper, winch, or even a Prinsu rack to carry a spare, these Tacos only allow for a certain size tire/wheel in the OEM spare location). Of course if you add that weight, you’re going to lose some of the lift height. This was a great video!! It convinced me to go with a higher lift coil-over/shock.
Dropping the lower control arm would be faster if you ever do this again. You don’t have to remove the upper balljoints. Disconnect or worry about any abs or brake lines ect. You don’t even have to pull the tire off if you have a lift. Also a 1/8” of preload adjustment yields a 1/4” of lift. This can be done prior to putting your driver side coil over on. They’re pretty difficult to adjust on the truck.
Great job installing your leveling lift! In time, you will get the front dialed in a bit higher using spring compressors. I got some work to do soon on my lifted Duramax; it needs the lower ball joints replaced.
You should have kept the floor jack under the control arm and lift your truck just above your jack stand. I always do this when working on my suspension before final torquing to spec to prevent premature wearing on the suspension, bushings and bolts. Hence, preload everything first as if your tires were on the ground.
Have you had to change your drivers side cv needle bearing. I was just wondering if you were having any issue with the lift. I’m about to install on a 2021 trd off-road and wondering if I should just replace at the same time with a bushing
Awesome video! Nice work! Couple of questions though...where can I find your "Why I chose Fox + Rear Shocks" and " My Pro Eagle Jack" videos? the links in the video description lead to a "Video Unavailable" page. Any plans on also installing a front differential drop kit to maintain CV axles/joints/boots angle and minimize premature damage? Were you able to adjust the collar any more to get the additional lift? I saw on TacomaBeast's "Direct Bolt On King Shock Install" video a spring compressor was used on the coil spring/shock assembly to adjust the collar on the shocks being installed. My guess to get more "lift" out of the shock you need to be able to not also be "fighting" the compression of the spring.
Chloe...great job. I enjoy watching your videos. I think it's hard work what u do to your truck and u handle it very well...but those top3 bolts u but on the passenger side for your fox 2.5s. Are upside down. You need to flip them . You can do some damage to your truck. Please flip them. I just watched your video and I dont want to see you or your nice truck hurt. From just a concerned video watcher.
7:53 - "It did spend one winter in New York." That can partially explain the uneven shock measurements too. Freaking New York just loves to have asphalt ruts on highway roads that are pretty much just like speed bumps.
Thank you for that vid! I know all now! I don't know why people are removing the LCA ball joint and the tie rod! Maybe you got more droop with stock fox set up?? I dont know the specs of these.
Great vid and great instructions! Not an easy job at all, and considering your size, and good job getting it done. Kinda weird but you seem to be the only UA-camr modding 3rd gen tacos without major shop support. Please please please do the supercharger next! Just got my new OR and I'd appreciate getting an opinion on it from someone who Isn't selling it before I buy a supercharger!
@@garydp9760 I took breaks to have dinner and walk the dog a few times. It’s kind of hard for me to accurately track actual time worked on the truck since getting the camera set up and filming takes a large portion of time too, but if I had to guess, my actual time spent on just doing this front suspension (before adjustments) was probably 3-4 hours. The reason I worked partially through the night was mostly because filming it doubles the time 🙂
Awesome job! With the type of off-roading you do I think you’d really like the trucks handling with the sway bar removed. It’s much better in the speedy bumps and you’ll get a lot less side to side neck snapping. On road you’ll get a little more body roll, but it will make going in and out of driveways at an angle much more present haha. As for the preload adjustment, lots and lots, and lots of lube. Like dripping out the bottom of the spanner nut so all the threads in between are soaked. If adding preload becomes really hard, back it off 2-4 turns, squirt more lube under, then go back to adding preload. Kind of like tapping a hole. Time for some Total Chaos UCAs 😉 All the best, Tim
Thanks Tim! I may end up eventually removing the sway bar all together at some point. And I definitely didn't use enough lube for the preload adjustment. Hopefully, the second time around goes smoother.
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This young woman rocks! I'm in my 50's and to scared to do this.
Great looking Tacoma!
I'm right there with you on that, very impressed with her passion, will, and knowledge. 👍🏽
FYI she’s a Cornell university student, very, very smart.
This is very impressive. It's so cool to see someone, especially a young lady, doing this to their truck....themselves!!
It really is. My buddy literally bought these same shocks, then whimped out and sold them when he saw how much work it was. She's built different. 😂
First thing I noticed in this video of yours is the cleanliness of your garage. I’m at very impressed! I’m a neat and organized person so those things thrill me.
Hi Chloe...I had a similar experience with my Tacoma when running the same setup a while back. The OR and Pro are 1" higher than the other trims, which is why you only netted ~1" of increased front height with standard length 2.5 coilovers. Also, you should also measure from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender lip for more consistent measurements...21" is stock height for an OR. Hope that helps...
Chloes Badasssssss
I forgot you had a Taco Pete 🤙🇺🇸
🤘🏼😁
@@ChloeKuo yeah you go girl that's awesome
Indeed, awesome video!
@@roccovarela7357 you are celebrity who just drives a Lamborghini everyday
Please buy yourself a Milwaukee 2557-20 M12 Fuel 3/8 it will make your life much easier. It hurts me seen you not having one of this lovely tools
Good for you...…. that your not scared completing such hard work..
Please continue these speedy, highly informative tutorials. Nothing worse than a follow through that drags on forever. 👍🏻
Nice. Fyi: removing outer tie rod ball joint @ spindle and removing sway bar end links is all that is needed to remove/install shocks/C-overs. They come out an go install from bottom up. Great work.
Props for installing the setup yourself, it's not a difficult task but can be time consuming and labor intensive. My back hurts thinking back when I lifted my Tacoma.
This is the most informative and clearly explained video on this subject that I've seen so far. Lots of useful tips and tricks. Thank you Chloe!
Be careful adjusting your coils while it’s still installed on the truck. The threads are aluminum so it’s real easy to cross thread or damage them. Has happened to a lot of people running fox or kings.
Agreed, it's better to remove the coil over and compress the spring first then adjust
They are made to be adjusted on the vehicle when lifted off the ground.
Yeah, I'm afraid from what I've seen with other people first hand that Foxx shocks are totally over priced and over rated.
Just from what I saw while you were trying to adjust the collar made me cringe! My Ironman adjusts are like butter. I can literally adjust them with the truck on the ground and get up to 3 inches of lift. Although 2 1/2 inches is optimal before it gets kinda stiff.
I would certainly be giving Foxx some ..... let's call it ... "feedback"!
Yeah, it's pretty unfortunate that the preload adjustment was difficult 😕 I'm impressed with how they ride so far though, and hopefully it stays that way!
6:25 "if you're clever you'll be able" -- immediately stops listening. Lmao, good video
OMG! I am now a fan! Your VIDS are so informative, to the point, easy to watch, and quite inspiring! Thank you Chloe! Keep 'em comin'!
Appreciate the support 😊
Great job Chloe!!🤙🏼🤙🏼
I'm just here in Texas and watching your Vids, even though I traded in my Tacoma for a Tundra 😕.. Your blowing up .... It's cool to watch from your first vids to now, Awesome...👍
Maybe you can compress the spring and that should take the pressure of the adjustment nut and make it easy to adjust.
Chloe - i figured out why you had to readjust your front driver shock. After you posted this vid I started shopping for shocks and was looking at the Fox 2.5s but ultimately went with Bilstein 6112s. Turns out 3rd gen Tacomas are heavier on the driver front - I had to get my fronts calibrated to passenger and driver specific preloads to get a more or less even 1.5" lift.
When I turn my adjustment collar on my passenger side, the whole silver threaded part is spinning with it, unthreading from the body creating a leak.
Any idea why this is happening?
I’m not going to do any of these mods but this has to be the cutest kid on the internet.
I use a spring compressor when adjusting the collar
Damn, that was awesome to watch.
What a boss!
wow I am amazed! you are 1 of a kind!
Chloe,
Congrats! You should feel a great sense of pride having performed the work yourself. Glad to see you using Loctite!
Your fox's can be adjuster further. The pressure points are the adjustment collar threads against the shock body threads, and the top of the spring against the bottom of the adjustment collar. Spray penetrating oil at these points. It's going to take a lot of force to add more preload and you'll hear a god awful sound as the collar spins over the top of the springs. This is normal due to the amount of pressure between the spring and collar.
Within your instructions, Fox should have stated the maximum amount of measured distance between the collar and the top of the shock. (Exposed Threads) This info will allow you to determine how much more preload you can safely add to the springs to gain more height. If this info is not printed in the instructions, give Fox a call.
Additionally, Fox should have included in their instructions to loosen the adjustment collar set screw prior to installation. If they didn't, shame on them. Icon includes this information in their notes.
Please post another update once you get it all dialed-in. I'm interested in hearing your opinion on ride quality once you've reset preload and gained the height you want. You're actually in a good position to comment on ride quality between the 1.25 inch gain you currently have and a 2 inch gain once you add more preload. That would be interesting info.
Again, Congratulations.
Thank you for this! This information is super useful and will definitely come in handy for a second adjustment 😊
Cody is back!!! 😀 great job Chloe 👍 I like the Fox shocks way better than those stock ones. That sure looked 👀 like a lot of work. I’m glad that you enjoy working on your own Taco. Just a friendly reminder that you may want to check the torque on your front lugs in about a week or two. Sometimes they can loosen up. Thanks for the cool 😎 video👍
Good tip and reminder! Thank you!
Since you lifted your truck and added new suspension. Would you need a diff drop kit ? New upper or lower control arms? New drive shaft ? Etc. I want to lift my 2014 Tacoma just like yours but I want to lift the rear and front either two or three inches
Yes. And after market UCA’s for 3” of lift.
Hi Chloe,
Loving the videos!! About to trade in my 2015 silverado and 2019 jeep for my first tacoma! I have been watching all your videos for good pointers. Quick question - did you replace the rear shocks in this video as well or just installed the front for it to be level? Reason asking is because I am looking at the Fox 2.0 shocks and they have an option to purchase just the front 2 coilovers and another option to buy the 2 front coilovers and the 2 rear shocks. Do I replace the back shocks or is stock shocks fine in the back ? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks
Good job! I have the same shocks but with the reservoir. Although mine are steel and are rusting like crazy. For how long I’ve had them and for what they cost I would never recommend them and I’m trying to figure out which shocks to use in the rear. Maybe you’ll have better luck.
Yeah, the 2.5s are steel while the 2.0s are aluminum. I’m hoping mine don’t rust overtime!
i guess you prefer fox over king? i'll go with king shocks because all the offroad racing trucks aka TROPHY TRUCKS run with KING.
Fox never sends their coilovers set at what they say it should be. I had 3 trucks with fox shocks all 3 were shipped a half inch off. Both a half inch over or under and from left and right coilover they didnt even match each others height ever. Same goes with all my friends who had them. So to anyone who buys fox products like this expect to spend a lot of time adjusting. And if you want fox coil overs youre dead set on the brand just bite the bullet and get the ones with the remote ressy. The normal coilovers are a bit disappointing and they are not cheap. Anything fox isnt cheap lol
Yes! Fox are the best!
@@terryosowski8143 i expect more for what they cost. Only reason i got them on my new truck is cause the dealer installes them and i keep my for bumper to bumper warranty plus the coilovers are warranty through them. Came preinstalled on my 2020
WTH ! Chloe be like hey guys today I’m rebuilding my engine and installing titanium piston rods.... Great Job Chloe, your so self sufficient !!
Haha, I wish I was on that level but I’m still learning!! Thanks for the support 😊
cRAZY my 2022 sr5 is 36 in the front & 37 in the rear! All stock except for my Method wheels and same BFG as your.
Also when you measure a lift its from the center of the wheel to the top of the fender
Pb blaster! It's the best and you need a big boy impact gun. That way you afent bending the steering knuckle 😌
The video in the description about why you chose fox shocks says "video unavailable". I was curious why you chose Fox over King.
You are a Boss. You did something I don’t think I would even try on my own on my Tacoma
Isn't that voids the power train warranty of the tacoma
Need some Upper control arms now!!
Under 2.5” you don’t.
She don’t need them, just need a diff drop.
@DIYGUY cause it’s the cool thing to do bruh
You do such a good job on these videos, thanks for being clear and organized.
I love you💕
I'm so ashamed and need to apologize to this very capable young person on here knowledge and skill , sorry I'm an older fella
So you know you leave the nut on the ball joint so you don't hit the threads. Needs some work to not show that someone's helping you.
Great job on installing your new shocks ,I would love to take my Tacoma off roading someday just gotta find places to go.
Awesome video until you said .1 inches 🤣 is it a 1/16, 1/8, etc.
You are amazing. Bravo...Sunscribed
Awesome video!!! Do you know the part number for this shock??? I see fox offers 2 types of 2.5.
One that offers 0-2” and another 0-3 uca needed
Keep these vids goin! They are awesome
If Fox advertises it to be a 2” lift out of the box, then it should be without having to knuckle bust. Taking them out and back in sucks.
Did these on a TUNDRABRO awhile back, great ride, but spanner wrenching it while lifted off ground had me wondering if threads were getting crossed.
Good job
Wow… so $4K for basically a 1” level, plus labour? 🤑
I was under the impression that for a 1.5" to 2" lift, you should also upgrade the upper control arms. Do you have thoughts on this? Great video BTW.
My caster angle isn’t bad since I didn’t lift it that much, so I’m holding off for now. Maybe in the future though!
Good job there Chloe. Love fox shocks.
I'm turning both of my Tacoma trucks into work trucks which will hop the curb of the site if need be.
2004 crew cab Bilsteian 5100 and up-grade leaf springs.
2011 crew cab from viewing this perhaps my stock Bilstein's are okay ? New leaf springs added !
What do you think about the stock Bilsteins ???
RR
You must be working as a mechanic or something like that.
Did a perfect job editing both the video and your truck! Throughly enjoyed
My girlfriend don't even know how to cook the rice this is sad for me
I ordered king shocks in late Nov and still have about an other month to go 😤. Nice install video 👍
I ordered mine on Monday and they are coming today. Took me a month to find what I was looking for and who had them in stock.
Thanks! Kings are a beast, and well worth the wait!!!!
Well I should say, I have a chevy ZR2. So maybe that's why they take that long. I wanted fox, but kings are the only upgrade option.
I feel like a pussy for paying for my tacoma to be lifted
The 0” to 3” lift version is 1/2” longer. You don’t need as much preload.
Yea I installed the Fox 2.5 Reservoir DSC 0-3” lift version and I only had to preload the springs with 1.75” of thread showing.
@@terryosowski8143 did you have to replace the UCA’s? I want less than 2” lift in the front without all that preload and without a bunch of threads showing on the top. How much lift?
@@mikeschoolcraft21 Frankly I wouldn’t do anything less 3” lift or more 3”. 3” is the number for me. But from what I have been reading 0-2” ok don’t need to replace UCA. But at 3” lift you need to replace UCA to do the job right. I replaced mine with Icon Delta Joint UCA. I took the stock Toyota UCA garbage and threw them in the local steel recycle facility dumpster. I really did.
How you like the Fox coilovers? Would you recommend it for a 2019 4runner Limited? I am trying to level it up. Thanks
Which model 2.5 fox coli overs did you get? Was it model#880-02-361? I didn't see you replace the UCA's in the video is why I ask.
Hey there, enjoying your videos, great job! Looking to purchase my first Taco soon and dreaming about possible future mods ( on the truck I don't have yet). :)
Whats the use of that ring? link for that suspension..
You said you def had less body roll. My guess is you also had less dive under braking. Less dive = less weight transfer so you may want to consider a disc conversion for the back, unless you’re planning additional weight in the front (steel bumper, winch, or even a Prinsu rack to carry a spare, these Tacos only allow for a certain size tire/wheel in the OEM spare location). Of course if you add that weight, you’re going to lose some of the lift height. This was a great video!! It convinced me to go with a higher lift coil-over/shock.
Dropping the lower control arm would be faster if you ever do this again. You don’t have to remove the upper balljoints. Disconnect or worry about any abs or brake lines ect. You don’t even have to pull the tire off if you have a lift. Also a 1/8” of preload adjustment yields a 1/4” of lift. This can be done prior to putting your driver side coil over on. They’re pretty difficult to adjust on the truck.
Great job installing your leveling lift! In time, you will get the front dialed in a bit higher using spring compressors. I got some work to do soon on my lifted Duramax; it needs the lower ball joints replaced.
You should have kept the floor jack under the control arm and lift your truck just above your jack stand. I always do this when working on my suspension before final torquing to spec to prevent premature wearing on the suspension, bushings and bolts. Hence, preload everything first as if your tires were on the ground.
I always enjoy your vids.
Keep your ears open for the CV's needle bearing... cheap fix to prevent horrible failure.
Have you had to change your drivers side cv needle bearing. I was just wondering if you were having any issue with the lift. I’m about to install on a 2021 trd off-road and wondering if I should just replace at the same time with a bushing
Hi Cloe...why did you torque the 3 top shock bolts to 32 ft/lbs? The instructions from fox say to torque them to 24 ft/lbs.
WhooHoo! Cool video. Congrats!
I don't have a Tacoma, why I am watching this?
Awesome video! Nice work! Couple of questions though...where can I find your "Why I chose Fox + Rear Shocks" and " My Pro Eagle Jack" videos? the links in the video description lead to a "Video Unavailable" page. Any plans on also installing a front differential drop kit to maintain CV axles/joints/boots angle and minimize premature damage?
Were you able to adjust the collar any more to get the additional lift? I saw on TacomaBeast's "Direct Bolt On King Shock Install" video a spring compressor was used on the coil spring/shock assembly to adjust the collar on the shocks being installed. My guess to get more "lift" out of the shock you need to be able to not also be "fighting" the compression of the spring.
Are your Fox Shocks still on your truck?
That torque wrench is max 80lbf and Tacoma lug nut should be 83 right?
Excellent job Chloe. I love the work you've done on that truck. Awesome Job.
Silly design for adjustments. Basically need to compress the coils just to make changes.
Chloe...great job. I enjoy watching your videos. I think it's hard work what u do to your truck and u handle it very well...but those top3 bolts u but on the passenger side for your fox 2.5s. Are upside down. You need to flip them . You can do some damage to your truck. Please flip them. I just watched your video and I dont want to see you or your nice truck hurt. From just a concerned video watcher.
Awesome! You are a Studette! 🙂
7:53 - "It did spend one winter in New York."
That can partially explain the uneven shock measurements too. Freaking New York just loves to have asphalt ruts on highway roads that are pretty much just like speed bumps.
Great information Chloe.....! And glad Cody did a cameo 🐶🔧❤️
Did u do alignment this way after it?
Smart , hot, pretty, intelligent, and not just a mouthpiece, she actually works on things and understands what she is doing and explains it
I have a very nice 06 Toyota Tacoma TRD four-wheel drive I like what you did you like to do mine LOL
Thank you for that vid! I know all now! I don't know why people are removing the LCA ball joint and the tie rod! Maybe you got more droop with stock fox set up?? I dont know the specs of these.
Chloe, what is the part # for these shocks? I went to the fox website link you shared but cannot find them. Thanks.
Question. Can we adjust the 2 inch measurement before Installation? I am just thinking, it may be easier.
Yes! Although a spring compressor would make it much easier
respect... I don't even own a Toyota but I like the content , guess cos I have a truck hahahah ... great job.
Chloe -
You should NEVER re-use an old correct pin; they are cheap, get an assortment. Drilled into me from an old master mechanic!
👍🏻
Great vid and great instructions! Not an easy job at all, and considering your size, and good job getting it done. Kinda weird but you seem to be the only UA-camr modding 3rd gen tacos without major shop support. Please please please do the supercharger next! Just got my new OR and I'd appreciate getting an opinion on it from someone who Isn't selling it before I buy a supercharger!
Bro! I’m debating if I can or should install it myself or not 🤔. Hmmm. Ur a beast yo! Great job 🤙🏽
its simple job.. you just gotta have the tools.
If you have the tools yea its not bad just time consuming.
Agreed, if you have the tools, time, and interest, it's not that bad!
@@ChloeKuo
Time?
You said, "a couple of hours... Worked a little thru the night".
So it took longer than a few hours.
@@garydp9760 I took breaks to have dinner and walk the dog a few times. It’s kind of hard for me to accurately track actual time worked on the truck since getting the camera set up and filming takes a large portion of time too, but if I had to guess, my actual time spent on just doing this front suspension (before adjustments) was probably 3-4 hours. The reason I worked partially through the night was mostly because filming it doubles the time 🙂
Cotter pin ... HATE auto correct!
a metal hammer ? you went from bilstein to over stressed ball joint luxury fox shocks go ahead and delete my comment lel
Awesome job! With the type of off-roading you do I think you’d really like the trucks handling with the sway bar removed. It’s much better in the speedy bumps and you’ll get a lot less side to side neck snapping. On road you’ll get a little more body roll, but it will make going in and out of driveways at an angle much more present haha.
As for the preload adjustment, lots and lots, and lots of lube. Like dripping out the bottom of the spanner nut so all the threads in between are soaked. If adding preload becomes really hard, back it off 2-4 turns, squirt more lube under, then go back to adding preload. Kind of like tapping a hole.
Time for some Total Chaos UCAs 😉
All the best,
Tim
Thanks Tim! I may end up eventually removing the sway bar all together at some point. And I definitely didn't use enough lube for the preload adjustment. Hopefully, the second time around goes smoother.
I don’t think Cody can see anything…
Your video link for the rear shock install doesn't work! Links to wheels and skid plate didn't work for me.
stock control arms? rip ball joints
Heavier spring will get more height
She is exactly right even though Fox coilovers are advertised to come preset for 2 in of lift they only give you about one and a half
You adjusted for the 🌮 Lean on the Drivers front Yes , 👈🏾 Just like that Emoji 😬