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Bucko



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Which Fox Shocks?
Looking at Fox Shocks and pondering the options, and my initial thoughts were that I’d need the adjustable remote reservoir ones, for no other reason than the compulsion to fiddle and adjust things for fiddling sake. The reality is that once they are adjusted to ones preferred set up, they probably wouldn’t need touching again.

So, how about the non adjustable remote reservoir shocks? But again, is there really any need for the remote reservoir unless the shock is going to be taking such a pounding, working hard enough and creating such excessive heat as to justify the need for an extra reservoir?

Back to the standard fox shocks then? Not quite as cool as having a remote reservoir and being adjustable, but are these all you could possibly need for the every day use? They’re considerably cheaper.

Any thoughts and experiences on the various fox shocks options?
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Badger110



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Unless you're running rough roads all day or extreme usage off road I can't see the need for remote shocks.

Ive spent the past week or so looking at Fox and other makes and I would fit remotes as I'm likely to be using them in rough areas for long periods, however the pro 2's are a pretty good shock on their own from what I can gather through reading up on them.

To make a good decision, you need to work out what you want to achieve with them as it's a slippery slope to spending too much money Laughing
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Co1



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I have the 2.0’s without remote res. I’ve had B6’s and standard shocks as well in the same vehicle. The comfort on road is better on the 2.0 without question. The grip off road is better with the 2.0, again noticeably so. No brainier!
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Bucko



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I’m already on the slippery slope to spending too much money, that just seems to be defender ownership in general.

I didn’t even really think I needed to upgrade the suspension but after reading how well the fox shocks have gone down, it seems I do.

Suspension upgrade is now next on the to do list.
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Co1



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Welcome to the club Bucko!
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Zed



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Standard 2.0’s are great for lighter trucks but if you tow, travel loaded or own a 110 then adjustable will be much better. WARNING.
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jonny



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As per the ebay thread, the non-adjustable shocks can be rebuilt to adjustable spec, and with the current deal from JE it works out considerably cheaper than buying the adjustable ones at retail prices...
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Co1



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Zed wrote:
Standard 2.0’s are great for lighter trucks but if you tow, travel loaded or own a 110 then adjustable will be much better.

Just to add to that, my recommendations above are based on a 90 HT. Cant speak for other variants.
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Bucko



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After much deliberation, I have finally committed to a full suspension upgrade.

Fox 2.0 shocks (plus protection boots)
Eibach standard height comfort springs
Eibach rear anti-roll bar
Super-pro bushes all round

All courtesy of Alive, should be fitted this week. Can’t wait.
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please give us an update on how it feels when you get it back DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
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Co1



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Good combo. Exactly the same set up as on my 90. Much more civilised a drive!
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Sounds good, look forward to hearing how it changes. Particularly, the comfort springs which seem to get very varied reviews. James
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Co1 wrote:
I have the 2.0’s without remote res. I’ve had B6’s and standard shocks as well in the same vehicle. The comfort on road is better on the 2.0 without question. The grip off road is better with the 2.0, again noticeably so. No brainier!


Out of curiosity, what tyres have you paired with this setup?
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bear100



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I carried out a fair bit of research when choosing my next shocks, and came to the conclusion I’m not going to be a heavy user of rough roads at speed and as such fitted the 2.0’s without the remote reservoir.
They had some work on a recent overland around the alps and they worked fantastically well on and off the road. Well recommend 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
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Co1



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90GTR wrote:
Co1 wrote:
I have the 2.0’s without remote res. I’ve had B6’s and standard shocks as well in the same vehicle. The comfort on road is better on the 2.0 without question. The grip off road is better with the 2.0, again noticeably so. No brainier!


Out of curiosity, what tyres have you paired with this setup?


BFG KO2s at about 28psi on road. Off road varies.
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