Tremor Rear Shock Options

[FaKtor34]

So

Looks like a perfect for if I order the gfc

I honestly may go this route period while at times it may be a little stiff based on what he said I assume it to be kinda like the ones you previously had on your truck, I think you said they were stiffer than the current Bilstein that you are trying at least.

 

[F150nutjob]

Ok I just found & ordered a pair of Bilstein 5160s, should be here Monday or Tuesday.
Now @FaKtor34 has me wondering if I should have bought 5165s arrrrgh

 

[PaulBlartMallCrawler]

rear shock is too short

As a counterpoint to this, I misjudged several things simultaneously while exiting a gas station yesterday and they handled a brief full extension with grace and aplomb.

 

[Jafo58]

Good afternoon Tremor owners. I definitely want to upgrade the rear shocks with some Fox. As far that I have read here there are several, but want to stay with Fox. In all these threads I found two part numbers for the correct size. They are the BDS FOX 98224828 and FOX 98002034. Anyone know which is the correct one to install and do the upgrade?

 

[Captain]

I put a 3/4" spacer above stock bump stop and called it good, installed BDS/FOX 98224828 today.

 

[Texican]

I put a 3/4" spacer above stock bump stop and called it good, installed BDS/FOX 98224828 today. View attachment 4331

That's my goal tomorrow. Did bed rug and tonneau today. Bought spacers, didn't have time to fabricate my own.

 

[Jafo58]

Thank you Captain for the info. I"ll probably do the same. Where did you find the 3/4" spacer?

 

[Captain]

@Jafo58 I fabricated couple from 3/4" uhmw polyethylene like this. 3.5" square via jigsaw, 11/16 drill bit for center hole, and a couple longer m10x60mm fasteners in same style as original.

 

[Jafo58]

thank you

 

[Texican]

@Jafo58 I fabricated couple from 3/4" uhmw polyethylene like this. 3.5" square via jigsaw, 11/16 drill bit for center hole, and a couple longer m10x60mm fasteners in same style as original.

How do the new shocks ride?

 

[Captain]

@Texican A lot less spring on rebound, starting with jumping in the truck bed test. Compression seems firm so body roll is more controlled onroad, offroad is still a little rough at slow speeds as unladen bed and firm-ish compression valving don't mix to provide supple, ground hugging sensation.

Hard to complain about the ride without any adjustment. I use Fox suspension on front/rear my mtb, but those both have high/low speed compression and high/low speed rebound adjustment.

 

[Texican]

@Texican A lot less spring on rebound, starting with jumping in the truck bed test. Compression seems firm so body roll is more controlled onroad, offroad is still a little rough at slow speeds as unladen bed and firm-ish compression valving don't mix to provide supple, ground hugging sensation.

Hard to complain about the ride without any adjustment. I use Fox suspension on front/rear my mtb, but those both have high/low speed compression and high/low speed rebound adjustment.

Thanks for the update. I'm mainly concerned with everyday comfort. I am hoping that these are a nice stop gap until some tremor specific components are available.

 

[Yeti]

Thanks for the update. I'm mainly concerned with everyday comfort. I am hoping that these are a nice stop gap until some tremor specific components are available.

Yeah, I think those Fox shocks are more linear which is what a lot of people like. Anything is better than the stock shocks but what part of better is the personal question.

Unladen pothole driving, I like the Eibachs the best but mild to moderate off road, the 5160s are a bit nicer with several hundred pounds in the bed.

 

[Texican]

Yeah, I think those Fox shocks are more linear which is what a lot of people like. Anything is better than the stock shocks but what part of better is the personal question.

Unladen pothole driving, I like the Eibachs the best but mild to moderate off road, the 5160s are a bit nicer with several hundred pounds in the bed.

Installed the Fox this afternoon and did a test ride down some neglected gravel and pothole roads. The Fox shocks made it a breeze. I was driving 60+ and hitting every hole and washboard I could find. Definitely a worthy investment. The truck felt better on the highway as well. Rear end feels planted.

 

[Fatkid55]

Installed the Fox this afternoon and did a test ride down some neglected gravel and pothole roads. The Fox shocks made it a breeze. I was driving 60+ and hitting every hole and washboard I could find. Definitely a worthy investment. The truck felt better on the highway as well. Rear end feels planted.

Im being lazy, which fox?

 

[Texican]

Im being lazy, which fox?

BDS/FOX 98224828 you'll need a spacer for your bump stop. @Captain fabricated his own I ordered a 1" spacer from Timbren.

 

[captain lead foot]

I’m supposed to be done spending money on the truck y’all making my list grow again

 

[FaKtor34]

Ok so vivid racing is contacting Bilstein as well to see what they are told about the 5165 universal fit that I posted about, as soon as they get back to me I will post what they say on here. So far that's the route I'm leaning towards pending what they get told.

 

[FaKtor34]

Here

 

[Captain]

@FaKtor34 If they're like filthy motorsports, they'll tell you that of course they work/fit with Tremor bc:
"The Tremor is no different than a standard F150 with some extra front end preload and UCAs. We’ve had a few customers provide us detailed measurements and the shocks are all the same and that 2” rear lift block is standard on all 4x4 F150s."