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INSTALLING YOUR SHOCKS
Your shock absorber should come supplied with the correct reducers pre-installed to mount the shock to
your vehicle.
WARNING: Contact FOX if these reducers do not fit correctly. Correct shock mounting is critical for correct
operation and for your safety.
Front Shocks:
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Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack, support with jack stands and remove the stock shock
absorbers. Document the reservoir orientation so the FOX replacement shocks mount in a similar
manner so reservoirs are oriented toward the rear of the vehicle.
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Install the upper mounting bolt through the shock eyelet and upper suspension mount.
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Install the lower mounting bolt through the shock eyelet and lower suspension mount.
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Tighten the upper and lower shock bolts. Follow the Manufacturer’s recommended torque specifications.
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After shocks have been tightened to the torque spec as listed, remove the jack stands and lower the
vehicle.
Rear Shocks:
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Raise the rear of the vehicle with a jack, support with jack stands and remove the stock shock
absorbers along with the reservoir hose clamps and isolators.
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In order to mount the FOX shocks, the plastic cover that goes around the stock shock hose will need to
be removed and stored, as it will not be needed.
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Install the upper mounting bolt through the shock eyelet and upper suspension mount.
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Install the lower mounting bolt through the shock eyelet and lower suspension mount.
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Tighten the upper and lower shock bolts. Follow the Manufacturer’s recommended torque specifications.
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Maneuver the reservoir and hose through the opening left by the cover that had been removed.
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Position the reservoir as shown and install the clamp cover and qty. 4
¼
-20 X 1.5” socket head cap
screws. Tighten in a crisscross pattern and torque to 15 ft-lbs. be sure to use blue Loctite® 242 to
ensure screws do not come loose.
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After shocks have been tightened to the torque spec as listed, remove the jack stands and lower the
vehicle.
