The right way to install GEN 2 Shocks on a GEN 1!

[Doug Mikra]

Are the shocks still for sale and what do you have as in part numbers. Thanks

Yes still for sale, don’t understand the second question - please elaborate thanks

 

[yates2888]

Like if they aftermarket fox shocks , The part numbers on them to make sure they are what I need ?

 

[Doug Mikra]

Yeah I can get you part numbers for the shocks that you need.

We list them on our website under the kit info I believe, or if you chose to have us build them we can handle everything for you.

 

[Cody Templeton]

From what I'm reading these will not work with the live valve shocks, just the non-live valve 17-18?

 

[Doug Mikra]

From what I'm reading these will not work with the live valve shocks, just the non-live valve 17-18?

Yea

 

[Cody Templeton]

Yea

Understood. Looks like the only current way to run the live valves is with the KHC top buckets I guess.

 

[Doug Mikra]

Understood. Looks like the only current way to run the live valves is with the KHC top buckets I guess.

That’s true, but then you don’t have a way to actuate the valve unless you go e-click. And in that case, you’re probably at the same price as a factory race series 3.0 kit

 

[Cody Templeton]

That’s true, but then you don’t have a way to actuate the valve unless you go e-click. And in that case, you’re probably at the same price as a factory race series 3.0 kit

Yes, the plan would be to use the SDI kit to control them. The 19+ live valve shocks can be had for a reasonable price as take offs. Yes, the SDI kit is like 1800 bucks, but I'm pretty sure the 3.0 adjustable front and rears are like 8000 dollars.

 

[Cody Templeton]

That’s true, but then you don’t have a way to actuate the valve unless you go e-click. And in that case, you’re probably at the same price as a factory race series 3.0 kit

The other thing is that don't you gain like 1.5" of suspension travel with the Gen 2 shocks compared to running Gen 1's?

EDIT: No suspension travel gain running any of the 3.0 shocks whether stock or aftermarket. The issue I read was running the stock Gen 2 shock on a Gen 1 without the adapters or the KHC buckets meant losing 2" of shock travel which is where all the issues were coming from about running Gen 2 shocks on a Gen 1.

 

[EasyDoesIt]

Just read through this post and a couple others. Then found a deal on some 2018 Gen 2 Struts.

@Doug Mikra My only question is if I send them to TSW or Hammer, do you know if they charge extra to rebuild them with your lowers or is it sixes? I'm in Las Vegas NV and might find a local rebuilder but I'm leaning towards TSW/Hammer since they are familiar with your kit.

Let me know if you have any BFCM Sales that are still active.

Thanks,
Steve