Rough ride

[Ready Go]

The ride remains firm. And noisy. What else can I have replaced? Pardon my ignorance - I Can’t tell if the strut mount is part of the coil over or if it’s separate, thus original, and can be replaced yet. I’m assuming the coil spring isolators apply to the rear suspension.
Really frustrated here as these vehicles shouldn’t ride like this.
81 k miles.

Is this what you had installed?...

 

[Farmhandz]

Any chance you think the noises would pick up on a video? Not sure what it would be.

That’s a bummer to hear.

I could try video it. It’s not rattling or clanging - it’s like loud thudding over rough/broken black top that can be heard and felt. Not compliant at all.

 

[Farmhandz]

Which Fox are you on??

Unless I misunderstood, you have the Fox 2.0 COs that come as a complete unit (don't reuse the tophat or spring seat)??

I feel like most people feel those are buttery smooth(??).

You are basically now on an OEM 20" wheel/tire setup..which aren't great! These are super smooth and quiet on smooth roads, but show their limitations very quickly as the roads get rough..and magnify that when cold temps outside.

Possibly a culprit? Or some other suspension issue, bushing wear, etc??

Correct, fox 2.0 coilover. So no need to replace top hat?

I had 22” XT tires with Eibachs on previously and I feel the ride was better.

It’s due for a service soon, I’ll have them check front suspension bushings

 

[Farmhandz]

My wheels were finally p-coated on Friday, and were supposed to be clear coated yesterday (but didn't hear back, so ??), so I haven't reported back yet.

I did buy the 285/60R20 Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascents (will be 84lbs with my Fuel wheel), so I'm almost certain my Eibach/ORP spring combo will be way out of it's league!..I'm actually very curious to find out though, and will report back.

I'm almost certain I will be stepping up to Fox 2.5" PEs and Thuren suspension arms (F&R) this summer now to combat the weight increase in tires.

I’m also considering the 285/60/20 ascent as it has deeper tread depth than the Alenza.
It feels as if these are firm.

 

[Farmhandz]

Is this what you had installed?...View attachment 203340

Yes

 

[Farmhandz]

The ride feels as firm as that of a sports car. Not my style.

 

[Ready Go]

The ride feels as firm as that of a sports car. Not my style.

Huh, I would have thought it'd be buttery soft..you're describing more of a Bilstein ride.

 

[Farmhandz]

Huh, I would have thought it'd be buttery soft..you're describing more of a Bilstein ride.

I kid you not, every crevice or join on asphalt around town can be felt and heard. Still running HT tires 32psi cold.
I was also expecting a much better ride.
I had these Foxies fitted at a local high end truck accessories outfit that also just did thorough undercarriage rust proofing on my pickup.
I’ll go back there and get their opinion as well.
I won’t rest till I get this figured out.

 

[CalvinC]

Unfortunately this aligns with my hypothesis going in. I’ve long heard the 2.0” Foxes do not have a similar ride signature to the 2.5” Foxes, and instead are rather firm, especially cranked to any material lift height.

As for the noise based on description I keep thinking back to some type of contact between UCA and coilover spring. But this should only be a remote possibility if using stock UCAs on a level cranked up pretty high (2.5” or more).

 

[Ready Go]

I went to Southern Style 4X4 to see my Fuel Variant 20x9s with the new GCM color match..and to have the 285/60R20 Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascents mounted & road force balanced.

The RF numbers can in at 8/8/4/2 and none had to ne broke down and spun..one of the 8s needed and extra 0.5oz after initial balance to dial in. Shop guy was happy and surpeised they balanced so easily.

They're cleaned up with hub rings, valve caps, psi at 39, and ready to put on..but probably can't get to it until nect Monday (and get AlfaOBD programming all set also).

Washed the truck today, and everthing is prepped to install the OEM Fender Flares at same time (new spats are swapped in already).

I'll get some feedback on these tires for you next week.

Thoughts on which center caps...
Matte Black with Chrome "Fuel" or completely GCM caps???

TPMS are matte black metal with chrome caps, and I have matte black and chrome Gorilla splined lugs sets..probably using chrome lugs. (my Latamie has Sport pkg with chrome RAM on grille and doors).

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

No Chrome. Grab overlays for the chrome emblems

 

[Ready Go]

No Chrome. Grab overlays for the chrome emblems

I always thought the painted ones, then today I thought black/chrome, but now thinking painted again.