GEN 1 14 Stock front springs have snapped, replace with OEM or upgrade?

[Gary E]

Gary, the answer to your question is, I found the ride better than my OEM on low and mid perch. The truck handles better at high speeds on and off road, especially in the corners. I have just ordered 37 KO2 boots and will be getting them installed on Friday, I cant wait to see how the ride is like and how it handles then. I never did like the E load KO2.

Thanks for the info.

I just installed C rated KO2's replacing the original D rated KO's. A lot better ride, but the comparison is apples and oranges with new tires replacing old ones.

 

[IamCanadian]

So very true.

 

[JefeAZ]

Interesting. I've heard the Geisers shine offroad but you feel more of the bumps on the pavement compared to stock. Not the case in your opinion? We have some crappy roads here and I do not want to feel more of the pavement cracks/potholes

 

[IamCanadian]

I have had the original spring on mid perch, so yes they are better riding. The original spring on lower perch, I really cant remember. I also run 37 now and with the new springs, so I have the extra height/flex in the sidewall to help cushion the ride also.

 

[PorterW1111]

Why not go ahead and get the shock rebuilt now while they are out and springs are off?

 

[IamCanadian]

I don't know what I am going to do. I have to figure out if it is just cheaper to buy new one from Summit just like i did, or ship it to FOX for rebuild from Canada.

 

[PorterW1111]

I don't know what I am going to do. I have to figure out if it is just cheaper to buy new one from Summit just like i did, or ship it to FOX for rebuild from Canada.

Pretty sure there is a shop in Minnesota that does rebuilds.

 

[IamCanadian]

Yeh, your right.. I heard that typical front shocks with 60,000 miles, the strut shafts should replaced. I suspect it would include rear shafts also.

I will have to email or phone ridefox.com to get the cost estimate for rebuild.

 

[PorterW1111]

Yeh, your right.. I heard that typical front shocks with 60,000 miles, the strut shafts should replaced. I suspect it would include rear shafts also.

I will have to email or phone ridefox.com to get the cost estimate for rebuild.

When I had my stock shocks rebuilt by Forged Off-road they had a clause that they inspect the shaft to see if they need replaced. i would assume most shops have a similar "depends" clause.

 

[other365]

Interesting. I've heard the Geisers shine offroad but you feel more of the bumps on the pavement compared to stock. Not the case in your opinion? We have some crappy roads here and I do not want to feel more of the pavement cracks/potholes

I'm interested to hear more about this as well.

Gearing up to order coils and leafs. In theory the progressive Giesers would be softer on small imperfections on pavement over the linear Eibach?

Like others have mentioned my E rated K02s ride like bricks even at ~36psi but the tread life has been impressive.