2019-2023 Ranger FOX Stage 1 Suspension Install (READ DESCRIPTION)

IMPORTANT WARNING: It is highly recommended that you remove the axle nut on each side of the vehicle to prevent damage to the CV shaft and create more flexibility while working. We do not show this step in the video so please be careful while performing the install.
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[@coreygladwell7810]

Why is this video still up? I blindly followed your steps in this video on installing this exact kit I purchased from you and separated my inner cv joint on the first side, right off the bat. Now I have to reassemble this cv and hope nothing is damaged then install the other side the correct way(remove the axle nut etc, see ford performance instructions or other great install videos) After searching, I’m not the only one to have this issue after following your video. I’m mad at myself for not realizing this potential issue while I was doing it but figured hey, I just watched him do it with no issue, shouldn’t be a problem…. Take this down before you cause anymore frustration, loss of vehicle use, and damage. Interesting you have a video showing you replacing an axle due to cv failure….

[@Ya_Boi_Newton]

FYI to those about to install this kit: this video gives a good overview of the procedure but will definitely lead to an over extended CV axle. Take a few extra minutes to remove the brake caliper, rotor, drop the sway bar, and remove the axle from the wheel hub. The knuckle will be waaaayyy lighter and easier to handle and it is much easier to reseat the axle than into its inner joint.

[@lilsevas]

tell me about it. just tried doing it and like you said it over extended and is a pain to get back in without removing the brake caliber etc.

[@christopherbrun6128]

This is a good example except for not having anyone remove the axle nut. Without removing the axle nut, you will more than likely separate your CV and potentially damage the CV. In case anyone needs to know what size socket the axle nut is, it is 35mm. I got mine at AutoZone.

[@brownhistorymonth]

When in the air remove CV Axle nut first, take off the top nuts off also, and take off the bottom nuts of the strut but don’t remove yet. I would personally grab a string or strap to hold the hub assembly from falling once you remove everything else. If you do it this way it makes it much easier to remove without the shaft moving out of place. You literally can push down on the lower control arm to remove When you install I installed the bottom nuts first like 1/4 way just to grab and then I pushed the Fix assembly on the top. The reason I did this; the way those holes are on the truck makes it difficult to just slide in and screw on

[@Koopa4747]

You have to remove the axle nut! You will most likely pop the cv, possibly damage without doing so.

[@stephenames902]

This video is deceiving and will only lead you to more trouble. You will most likely break or damage your CV joint or sway bar link doing it this way. I found out the hard way following this video exactly. You need to remove the brake assembly, top Sway bar link bolt, and remove the axle nut and allow the boot to pop free to give you more space to pull out the strut without over stressing the CV joint.

[@pnw_erik]

Sequence at the end doesn't actually show how the truck sits after installation. Seems like a missed point to me.

[@devengudinas1649]

The truck already had a 2 inch spacers to begin with.

[@Camilookb]

Remove the axle from the wheel hub, it's a 35mm socket. Also, the tie rod might need a tie rod removal kit from edvance autoparts, just rent the kit. .

[@alexsamaniego442]

Why didn't you simply use a strut compression tool? Wouldn't it be easier and put less stress on the suspension?

[@jamesdean4349]

It’s not a strut it’s a coil over.

[@edenavendano7032]

i’m not quite sure about the orientation of those rear shocks. most nitrogen shocks go body up unless designed otherwise

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

I wondered that when i put mine on but then i thought about trail damage. If the body gets a nic in it no problem but if the rod gets scratched then u have pressure loss until its a dead shock.

[@ryan6109]

Monotube shocks work in any orientation, while this installation will not affect performance, Fox does recommend Body up.

[@KylePayne99]

What music clip did you guys use for the outro? Works well with the camerawork.

[@ryan6109]

Fox prefers mounting the rear shocks Body up

[@Rabbaduck]

Where can I verify this information? I was wondering the same thing. I recently had these shocks installed at a shop they installed it "body up" also lowered the front height for me.

[@ryan6109]

@@Rabbaduck lol you can waste your time calling fox. But i told you so.

[@tgerth10]

Any reason this kit won’t work on a 4x2 truck?

[@ryan6109]

this kit works on the 2wd as well

[@cmccane]

How long was the install time? Approximately? Shop says it's about 6 hours according to their computer. Seems high.

[@cmccane]

FYI it was just a little over 3 hours. Don't go to a dealership or mechanic shop, go to a 4x4 shop. Dealership and 4 shops in town all quoted between 6 and 9 hours of labor.

[@jimmybaggs5342]

How long does a guy have to wait to watch review of the stage 1 kit?

[@ShockSurplus]

We've seen a lot of people looking for a review here, we've got one for our own ranger - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3ScnGOAd9RrrZo

[@caseyharris18]

Are there marks on the spring to determine the height I will be getting and where I need to adjust it Looking for a 2”

[@ShockSurplus]

Fox usually presets the coilovers at 2in of lift out of the box

[@yzth3ory630]

Wait... what?!?! No review/driving impressions of the FP Fox 2.0 kit? That’s only reason I watched 🤣🤣🤣

[@stage3motorsports]

Since this kit was installed as part of our SEMA build we haven't had time to get off road and do a real review just yet but we're out ASAP and will return with a full on and off-road review on these! Stay Tuned

[@yzth3ory630]

Stage 3 Motorsports looking forward to that although mine may have arrived and been installed before then but I’ll watch anyway 🤣🤣🤣

[@edgarrcruz2535]

Very good explanation 👌🏿 nice work

[@dc76384]

I'd like to think you'd at the very least use a torque wrench when installing suspension components...no?🤔

[@kaydenmaximiliano7245]

instaBlaster.

[@brithesignguy]

What Rims size? (offset size?) and tire size? are on that Ranger? are there wheel spacers installed on the rotors?

[@scotthall1381]

Two Questions, 1. Is the the same kit that ford sales? 2. Should I replace the UCA with this upgrade?

[@stage3motorsports]

It is, no you don't have to.

[@cliffbraun3850]

Wouldn't that effect the steering geometry, specifically the caster adjustments

[@ajamesc55]

that's why you get an alignment after any suspension work

[@1431darkblood]

Is there a way to know how much Torque did you need to apply to the rear shock?

[@ejhayes76]

52 lb-ft for the rear shock bolts. You can get this from the install instructions of the Fox 2.0 shocks that Ford Performance sells.

[@bmdoss]

What is the front lift out of the box? I have seen 2 and 3 inch lift referanced.

[@ShockSurplus]

Fox usually sets all of their 2.0 coilovers at 2" of lift out of the box

[@TJSPLACE]

Will you need an alignment after install?

[@thedude9999]

Yes he said that at the end

[@zimmer550lef4ded]

any idea if this will directly fit on the diesel rangers from the asian/eu market?

[@stage3motorsports]

Not too sure

[@dantheman9395]

Was it just a spacer beforehand? How much better is the ride?

[@pnw_erik]

A few guys on Ranger5G have upgraded to this kit from the factory FX4 suspension and love the way it rides. 👌

[@ejhayes76]

@@pnw_erik I have only the rear Fox 2.0s and I love the way it rides. One day I will do the fronts, but a little nervous to tackle that myself at the moment ;)

[@jared.m1420]

Does it fit for the 2017 ford ranger wildtrak?

[@stage3motorsports]

Jared if you give us a call we have a kit for you! 623-434-5277

[@jared.m1420]

@@stage3motorsports can we email ?

[@stevejanczak6915]

What size rim and manufacturer are on that truck?

[@erichouck9487]

on the rear shocks I've seen other videos showing the shocks the other way around. I've looked on Fox's website and it doesn't show.

[@susick480]

Stage 3, American Truck and Mountune installed the rear shock upside down in their videos. The Fox installation guideline illustrates the correct way.

[@cruisemissiler1]

Can confirm. I have the kit in hand, and the fox and the ford instructions both show the rear shocks installed body up.

[@jb0502]

Does 3 inch lift require any trimming for 33 inch tyres?

[@yzth3ory630]

usooph2 nope

[@johnyle6449]

Can you buy this package set at 2” instead of being set at the max ride height. Plan on installing this myself and having it set at 2” would make my life a lot easier? Thx

[@stage3motorsports]

Unfortunately you can not.

[@ryan6109]

out of the box this gives the 2wd approximately 3" of lift and 2.5" on the 4x4. Preload adjustments must be made on a spring compressor and yield a 2:1 payoff at the wheel.

[@yappyzk]

@@ryan6109 Ahh ok, I needed to know this. Out of box for 4x4 it lifts front 2.5". Gotchya thanks

[@diegorobles6660]

Was the original hardware reused?

[@macucobr]

what song is this at the end of the video?

[@lucianoyanez8334]

I may have missed it. What was the height the stage 3 Ranger was set to for the front shocks? 0” - 3”?

[@thedude9999]

2 inch

[@dustinleach7056]

What’s your before and after clearance?

[@CarlosHerrera-lf1vh]

Question.. did you have to unplug anything (Battery, Elect Steering)?? And how did you keep the CV Axle from not popping out???

[@stage3motorsports]

Carlos you won't need to unplug anything for this install, and we kept the axle nut attached when moving the knuckle forward as Noah does at 2:47

[@CarlosHerrera-lf1vh]

@@stage3motorsports I attempted to do ours and drivers side popped out. Had a hard time adjusting it back in. Got frustrated and put everything back the way it was thinking I damaged something in that CV Axle. I drove it around the block and now sound like something may be lose 🤦‍♂️

[@stage3motorsports]

@@CarlosHerrera-lf1vh Sorry to hear that Carlos, have you watched our video on replacing the CV? we recently had to swap out the passenger side, maybe that can give you some insight into what could have possibly happened.

[@CarlosHerrera-lf1vh]

@@stage3motorsports I did, do you guys sell them?

[@stage3motorsports]

@@CarlosHerrera-lf1vh unfortunately we don't

[@lukelindholm]

Really struggling to get the knuckle even close to the upper control arm connection afterwards. Potentially the CV axle is extended/overextended? Or do I really just need to work with it to get it back up there?

[@zachrolands185]

It's the cv! How did you fix it???? I need help! Mine did the same !

[@lukelindholm]

@@zachrolands185 Luckily I didn't end up doing any damage to it, I just had to finesse it a bit. Figured out that as I worked with it, I could spin the joint little by little until I finally got it to the spot where it just slid right back in place.

[@zachrolands185]

@@lukelindholm I ended up having to take off the boot and put everything back together, only to get in and drive and realize the other side I thought was good is also messed up 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ejhayes76]

@@zachrolands185 And this is why I am hesitant to do the fronts on my own :(

[@zachrolands185]

@@ejhayes76 do it yourself, but make sure you take out the axel hub bolt, then it's a piece of cake. But I fucked myself for sure.

[@jacksonrung-wile8508]

how long did this install take? is it doable in a driveway?

[@ShockSurplus]

Doable in a driveway if you take the extra steps, since you can remove the entire shock tower and replace it with the Fox 2.0

[@Alex90Wilson]

How do these compare to the “tuned by ford” fox 2.0 shocks?

[@dad3562]

I’d like to know too!

[@ShockSurplus]

we've been in both types of vehicles and couldn't tell the difference, Ford could have easily made a minor change such as less PSI in the shock compared to the off the shelf 2.0s.

[@JoseRamirez-ko2yf]

These would fit a 2wd as well right

[@stage3motorsports]

Correct these will fit 2wd & 4wd Rangers

[@chaoprayapatjaiko54]

@@stage3motorsports Does it fit with T6 ranger?

[@masterchiefcruz4818]

can i install this on my 2020 ranger stx 4×4

[@ShockSurplus]

Yep, works on the STX

[@TXH1138]

Any issues with stock upper control arms or with getting it alignmed?

[@ShockSurplus]

For our ranger with the same kit, no issues with alignment or running stock arms on a 2" lift - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3ScnGOAd9RrrZo

[@MT-xs4fu]

15 minutes each side and remove nothing to do it. Use pry bar. Easy job. Align and go.

[@Vultite]

Are the CV angles okay with this kit?

[@stage3motorsports]

They are, this kit still keeps your truck at a leveled stance, you won't begin to stress CV angles until the trucks lifted.

[@Vultite]

@@stage3motorsports thanks, I think this will be the kit I go to

[@jamesdean4349]

@stage3motorsports TAKE THIS VIDEO DOWN YOU ARE GIVING INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS CAUSING DAMAGE TO CUSTOMER VEHICLES. THE AXLE NUT MUST BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO NOT DAMAGE CV AXLE.