Fox jeep jk User manual

jeep jk (07+)
883-02-068 - 2.5 FACTORY SERIES Internal Bypass Kit
883-02-069 - 2.5 FACTORY SERIES Internal Bypass Kit
DIRECT-REPLACEMENT
internal bypass shocks
INSTALLATION GUIDE

Thank you for choosing FOX direct-
replacement shocks for your vehicle.
FOX products are designed, tested, and
manufactured by the finest professionals
in the industry.
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.
To achieve the best performance and
product longevity, periodic service and
maintenance is required. Please refer
to the Service and Upgrades section for
more information.
installation guide
jeep jk
2.5 FACTORY SERIES Internal Bypass Kit:
883-02-068**
2.5 FACTORY SERIES Internal Bypass Kit:
883-02-069
** Fox recommends using an aftermarket
lower mount relocation bracket to ensure
that the 2.5 shock body does not interfere
with the vehicle frame at full articulation.
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warnings
• FOX direct-replacement shocks are
designed to fit and allow proper
clearance with the factory suspension.
If aftermarket suspension components
are installed it is the customers
responsibility to ensure that at full cycle
the suspension clears the FOX shocks.
• FOX direct-replacement shocks
should always be installed as a pair for
maximum performance.
• Proper installation and service
procedures are essential for the safe
and reliable installation of chassis
parts, requiring the experience and
tools specially designed for this
purpose. Installation and maintenance
procedures for this product must
be performed by a qualified service
technician, to avoid potentially unsafe
vehicle handling characteristics,
which may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH.
• Modifying your vehicle’s suspension will
change the handling characteristics of
your vehicle. Under certain conditions,
your modified vehicle may be more
susceptible to loss of control or rollover,
which can result in SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH. Thoroughly familiarize
yourself with the modified vehicle
handling characteristics before any
rigorous vehicle operation. Wear
body protective gear including
head protection when appropriate.
Installation of vehicle roll bars or cage
is highly recommended.
• 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 Intenal Bypass
shock absorber.
• Any attempt to misuse, misapply,
modify, or tamper with any FOX
product voids any warranty and may
result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
guidelines
• Always use a chassis lift for the
installation of shocks, and make certain
that the raised vehicle is securely
attached to the lift to prevent the
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vehicle from slipping, falling, or moving
during the installation process.
• 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 (which election
may result in SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH), ensure that the vehicle is
on level ground, that all tires on the
ground during installation are blocked
to prevent vehicle movement, that at
least two tires are on the ground at all
times, and that adequately secured jack
stands are used to support the vehicle.
NEVER get under the vehicle until you
have checked to ensure that the vehicle
will be stable during installation.
• FOX direct-replacement shocks are
designed to fit your vehicle’s shock
mounts with no modifications with the
exception of reservoir placement on
specific models and applications.
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instructions - Front
Medium-strength thread-lock (blue Loctite) is
recommended on all bolts.
1. Please read the INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES for instructions on how
to properly lift and secure the vehicle.
2. Remove front wheels.
3. Remove front stock shocks.
4. Install the supplied reservoir brackets
to the vehicle frame so that brackets
angle up toward the rear of the vehicle.
The FOX reservoir brackets have
cutouts to locate around the tube
coming from the vehicle frame. Mark
the center hole and drill a 21/64” pilot
hole then secure the reservoir bracket
to the frame with one of the supplied
3/8” self tapping screws. Drill the
remaining two pilot holes and install
self tapping screws (Fig. 1).
5. If an aftermarket lower relocation
bracket will be used install per
manufactures instructions at this time
(Fig.2).
6. Connect the FOX shock to the top
vehicle mount with a stem bushing
and washer on the bottom and top.
Tighten top
locking nut until 5/8” of total stem is
showing (Fig. 3).
7. Connect the Fox Shock to the lower
mount using the factory nut and
bolt. Torque to factory specifications.
If using an aftermarket relocation
Fig. 1: Driver side
Fig. 2: Driver side
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bracket consult manufacture
instructions (Fig. 3).
8. Using two supplied clamps, mount the
reservoir to the brackets. Utilize the
slots in the bracket to locate clamps.
Do not feed the clamps through the
slots in the brackets (Fig. 4).
9. Check that the suspension has proper
clearance by steering completely in
both directions.
10. Reinstall both front wheels and torque
to factory specifications.
11. For maximum performance of your
new Internal Bypass Shocks, Fox
recommends at ride height that there
be between 5.50” to 7.75” of shaft
showing.
Fig. 4: Driver side
Fig. 3: Driver side
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instructions - rear
Medium-strength thread-lock (blue Loctite) is
recommended on all bolts.
1. Please read the INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES for instructions on how
to properly lift and secure the vehicle.
2. Remove rear wheels.
3. Remove the stock shocks.
4. Reusing the factory nuts and bolts,
install the new FOX shock with the
reservoir pointing towards the rear
and angled outwards (Fig. 5). Torque
to factory specifications
5. If the reservoir does not clear
suspension, use the FOX supplied
spanner wrench with a standard 3/8”
ratchet to loosen piggyback lock ring.
Once loosed you can rotate reservoir
as needed without losing nitrogen or
oil (Fig. 6, 7, & 8).
6. Check that the suspension has proper
clearance.
7. Reinstall both rear wheels and torque
to factory specifications.
8. For maximum performance of your
new Internal Bypass shocks, FOX
recommends at ride height that there
be between 5.50” to 7.75” of shaft
showing.
Fig. 5: Driver side
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Fig. 6: Spanner wrench
Fig. 8: Spanner wrench tighten
Fig. 7: Spanner wrench loosen
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FoX limited warranty
FOX Factory, Inc., a California corporation
having offices at 130 Hangar Way,
Watsonville, CA 95076 (“FOX”), makes
the following LIMITED WARRANTY with
respect to its suspension products:
LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY ON
SUSPENSION PRODUCTS
Subject to the limitations, terms and
conditions hereof, FOX warrants, to
the original retail owner of each new
FOX suspension product, that the
FOX suspension product, when new,
is free from defects in materials and
workmanship. Unless otherwise required
by law, this warranty expires one (1)
year from the date of the original FOX
suspension product retail purchase
from an authorized FOX dealer or from
a FOX authorized Original Equipment
Manufacturer where FOX suspension
is included as original equipment on
a purchased vehicle. If law requires a
warranty duration of greater than one (1)
year, then, subject to the other provisions
hereof, this warranty will expire at the end
of the minimum warranty period required
by such law.
terms oF warranty
This warranty is conditioned on the FOX
suspension product being operated
under normal conditions and properly
maintained as specified by FOX. This
warranty is only applicable to FOX
suspensions purchased new from an
authorized FOX source and is made
only to the original retail owner of the
new FOX suspension product and is not
transferable to subsequent owners. This
warranty is void if the FOX suspension
product is subjected to abuse, neglect,
improper or unauthorized repair,
improper or unauthorized service or
maintenance, alteration, modification,
accident or other abnormal, excessive, or
improper use.
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,
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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR PUNATIVE DAMAGES.
This limited warranty does not apply to
normal wear and tear, malfunctions or
failures that result from abuse, improper
assembly, neglect, alteration, improper
maintenance, crash, misuse or collision.
This limited warranty gives the consumer
specific legal rights. The consumer may
also have other legal rights which vary
from state to state or country to country.
Some states and countries do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or warranties, and
if dictated by law the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. If it
is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction that a certain provision of this
limited warranty does not apply, such
determination shall not affect any other
provision of this limited warranty and all
other provisions shall remain in full effect.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY
MADE BY FOX ON ITS SUSPENSION
PRODUCTS AND COMPONENTS, AND
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION
HEREIN. ANY WARRANTIES THAT
MAY OTHERWISE BE IMPLIED BY
LAW INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED.
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service & upgrades
Have your FOX serviced or upgraded by
FOX technicians. Once you’ve setup
your service or upgrades you will receive
a return authorization number and
shipping instructions.
service intervals
• 100% street use: every 50,000 miles
• 50% street / 50% offroad use:
every 10,000 miles
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