CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SHOCK DIAGRAM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FRONT SHOCK INSTALLATION REAR SHOCK INSTALLATION WARRANTY INFORMATION SHOCKS NEED LOVE TOO...
FOX recommends that you become completely familiar with the handling characteristics of your modified vehicle before operating it under rigorous conditions, helping to avoid potential rollover situations and other loss of control events. FOX further recommends that you use appropriate protective equipment at all times when operating your vehicle.
SHOCK DIAGRAM FRONT COIL-OVER REAR COIL-OVER PART NO. NAME PART NO. NAME Eyelet Preload ring Shock body Shaft Bearing cap Bar-pin bolt Molded spring seat Center nut 605-01-378...
FOX direct-replacement shocks are gas-charged and are highly pressurized. Placing shocks in a vise or clamp, applying heat, or attempting to open or service the shock without the proper tools and training can result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. Do not attempt to modify, puncture or incinerate a FOX direct-replacement shock absorber.
• DO NOT install any FOX product without the necessary special tools, expertise and chassis lift or you will subject yourself to the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. If you elect to not use a chassis lift...
FRONT SHOCK INSTALLATION NOTICE: Medium-strength thread-lock is recommended on all bolts. 1. Please read the installation guidelines on page 4 for instructions on how to properly lift and secure the vehicle. 2. Record the front vehicle ride height to ensure proper lift is attained after kit is installed. READ INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST PRELOAD.
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9. Before removing the stock coil-over from the vehicle, mark the coil bucket, and shock assembly with a paint pen (Fig. 6). This is necessary to properly align the FOX shock with the stock components. Take a photo for further documentation.
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Fig. 10: Free the coil-over from the coil bucket. NOTICE: Do not discard the OEM hardware. They will be used with your new FOX coil-over assembly. 13. If you’re installing an aftermarket UCA, install now and follow the company’s required specifications.
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Top Hat Spacer Center Nut Spring Seat Preload Ring Jounce Bumper Top Hat Fig. 12: Assemble shock in the following order, left to right. 16. Retain the OEM spring, foam jounce bumper, top hat, and top hat spacer. 17. Inspect all OEM components for excessive wear or damage, especially rubber components. Keep vehicle mileage in mind.
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20. Use a professional spring tool to install FOX assembly with the OEM spring, top hat, top hat spacer, and jounce bumper. The FOX decal seam points towards center of vehicle. The FOX spring seat rotates freely so OEM spring orientation can be used.
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25. Reattach the UCA to the upright with the ball joint bolt. Support the axle during the reinstallation. Fasten the nut to both the axle nut and UCA. Torque the nuts to OEM specification (Fig. 19 & 20). Fig. 19: Reattach the UCA. Fig.
6. Remove the top hat nuts first, then the lower shock mount bolt. Slide the stock coil-over out. FOX COIL-OVER ASSEMBLY NOTICE: The shock’s preload ring is set to accommodate 1” of lift on a Wildtrak equipped with a Sasquatch package and HOSS 1.0 OEM springs.
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8. Refer to pages 7-8 on how to disassemble the stock coil-over and reassemble with the FOX shock. 9. Align the FOX shock’s eyelet perpendicular to the the marked top hat and spring (Fig. 25). FOX SHOCK INSTALLATION 10.
Should it be determined by FOX in its sole and final discretion, that a FOX suspension product is covered by this warranty, it will be repaired or replaced, by a comparable model, at FOX’s sole option, which will be conclusive and binding. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. ANY AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES AND DAMAGES THAT MAY OTHERWISE BE APPLICABLE ARE EXCLUDED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
NEED LOVE TOO FOX SERVICE AND UPGRADES HAVE YOUR FOX SHOCKS SERVICED BY FOX TECHNICIANS. CALL OUR OFF-ROAD AND TRUCK SERVICE CENTER AT 619.768.1800 TO GO OVER THE SERVICE AND UPGRADE OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PROD- UCT. ONCE YOU’VE SETUP YOUR SERVICE AND/OR UPGRADES YOU WILL RECEIVE A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS.
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