Fox 2.0 shocks review for 2022 Sierra AT4

[Purple MF]

I just had the Fox 2.0 shocks installed a couple days ago, front and back to replace the Rancho's. I have 7000 miles on my truck. Paid 804$ for the shocks and $625 for the 5.2 hour install. I was looking to get a softer , floatier feel for normal everyday driving. I mostly do highway driving, and out here in NJ the city / side roads are complete shit , potholes, torn up gravel from snow plows and 18 wheelers.

I did some research on suspension upgrades for the 2022 GMC Sierra , the 2 most popular replacement upgrades in my price range are the Billstein 5100 and the Fox 2.0. After my research I went with Fox because of the mention of more of a floatier feeling suspension.

I watched multiple videos , read some articles, and the thing that jumps out at me NOW is how most of the time the reviewers in these articles/videos seem to have a tough time determining if there is a big difference after the upgrade. I understand why... There is no HUGE , dramatic difference.

Here's some of the aspects of the Fox shocks that I was hoping to get a big improvement - compared to what I actually feel:

CORNERING - Same
HARD BRAKING - Nose will dive down more
HANDLING - Same
ROUGH GRAVEL/ ROAD - 20% improved softer feeling
BIG POT HOLES - 20% improved softer feeling
SPEED BUMPS - 20% improvement
HOLY SH%T HOLES ( turning hitting kaboom potholes that make the back of the truck fly out ) 40% better
HIGHWAY BUMPS 70MPH - 20%

I did get a .5 inch lift in the front that is cool and I like.

So overall they are a slightly better feel , not a huge difference/upgrade like I was looking for.

As far as price/budget... If I was to do this over again I would've waited until I had more $$$ to spend to get what I was looking for. But I had a budget , and the 2 most recommended / mentioned shocks in this price range was Fox 2.0 and Billstein 5100 . For $1429 total I am not Impressed . Knowing what I know now I would've just waited for the Ranchos to be replaced and paid $1429 for a replacement job because I NEEDED it ... then I would've been happy. The money would've been worth spending. Not happy spending the $$ on an "upgrade" that I wanted and I really didn't get or need.

 

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[rustysnyper]

OMG, thank you for posting this, was just about to have the Billstein's installed. I have a 2022 Limited AT4 Diesel and coming from a 14 Platinum F150 the AT4 ride is stiff as hell. You just saved me a bunch of money!!

 

[Purple MF]

OMG, thank you for posting this, was just about to have the Billstein's installed. I have a 2022 Limited AT4 Diesel and coming from a 14 Platinum F150 the AT4 ride is stiff as hell. You just saved me a bunch of money!!

OK, good then mission accomplished. Obviously I dont have Billsteins but if you look at as many reviews as I did , You'll find it very difficult to find someone that says one is actually WAY better than the other . Thats because they aren't ! and the FOX's arent WAY better than the Rancho's !
SO I RECOMMEND
1 Spending more $$$
or
2 Wait until the Rancho's HAVE to be replaced.

 

[rustysnyper]

Basically the Billsteins and Fox are rated/reviewed the same. Was considering the Billsteins because they are in stock. Was literally going to pull the trigger on them and read your post and just new I would feel the same way and be pissed.

 

[prfalcon]

I just had the Fox 2.0 shocks installed a couple days ago, front and back to replace the Rancho's. I have 7000 miles on my truck. Paid 804$ for the shocks and $625 for the 5.2 hour install. I was looking to get a softer , floatier feel for normal everyday driving. I mostly do highway driving, and out here in NJ the city / side roads are complete shit , potholes, torn up gravel from snow plows and 18 wheelers.

I did some research on suspension upgrades for the 2022 GMC Sierra , the 2 most popular replacement upgrades in my price range are the Billstein 5100 and the Fox 2.0. After my research I went with Fox because of the mention of more of a floatier feeling suspension.

I watched multiple videos , read some articles, and the thing that jumps out at me NOW is how most of the time the reviewers in these articles/videos seem to have a tough time determining if there is a big difference after the upgrade. I understand why... There is no HUGE , dramatic difference.

Here's some of the aspects of the Fox shocks that I was hoping to get a big improvement - compared to what I actually feel:

CORNERING - Same
HARD BRAKING - Nose will dive down more
HANDLING - Same
ROUGH GRAVEL/ ROAD - 20% improved softer feeling
BIG POT HOLES - 20% improved softer feeling
SPEED BUMPS - 20% improvement
HOLY SH%T HOLES ( turning hitting kaboom potholes that make the back of the truck fly out ) 40% better
HIGHWAY BUMPS 70MPH - 20%

I did get a .5 inch lift in the front that is cool and I like.

So overall they are a slightly better feel , not a huge difference/upgrade like I was looking for.

As far as price/budget... If I was to do this over again I would've waited until I had more $$$ to spend to get what I was looking for. But I had a budget , and the 2 most recommended / mentioned shocks in this price range was Fox 2.0 and Billstein 5100 . For $1429 total I am not Impressed . Knowing what I know now I would've just waited for the Ranchos to be replaced and paid $1429 for a replacement job because I NEEDED it ... then I would've been happy. The money would've been worth spending. Not happy spending the $$ on an "upgrade" that I wanted and I really didn't get or need.

Thanks for your post!

 

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[Rle312]

I just had the Fox 2.0 shocks installed a couple days ago, front and back to replace the Rancho's. I have 7000 miles on my truck. Paid 804$ for the shocks and $625 for the 5.2 hour install. I was looking to get a softer , floatier feel for normal everyday driving. I mostly do highway driving, and out here in NJ the city / side roads are complete shit , potholes, torn up gravel from snow plows and 18 wheelers.

I did some research on suspension upgrades for the 2022 GMC Sierra , the 2 most popular replacement upgrades in my price range are the Billstein 5100 and the Fox 2.0. After my research I went with Fox because of the mention of more of a floatier feeling suspension.

I watched multiple videos , read some articles, and the thing that jumps out at me NOW is how most of the time the reviewers in these articles/videos seem to have a tough time determining if there is a big difference after the upgrade. I understand why... There is no HUGE , dramatic difference.

Here's some of the aspects of the Fox shocks that I was hoping to get a big improvement - compared to what I actually feel:

CORNERING - Same
HARD BRAKING - Nose will dive down more
HANDLING - Same
ROUGH GRAVEL/ ROAD - 20% improved softer feeling
BIG POT HOLES - 20% improved softer feeling
SPEED BUMPS - 20% improvement
HOLY SH%T HOLES ( turning hitting kaboom potholes that make the back of the truck fly out ) 40% better
HIGHWAY BUMPS 70MPH - 20%

I did get a .5 inch lift in the front that is cool and I like.

So overall they are a slightly better feel , not a huge difference/upgrade like I was looking for.

As far as price/budget... If I was to do this over again I would've waited until I had more $$$ to spend to get what I was looking for. But I had a budget , and the 2 most recommended / mentioned shocks in this price range was Fox 2.0 and Billstein 5100 . For $1429 total I am not Impressed . Knowing what I know now I would've just waited for the Ranchos to be replaced and paid $1429 for a replacement job because I NEEDED it ... then I would've been happy. The money would've been worth spending. Not happy spending the $$ on an "upgrade" that I wanted and I really didn't get or need.

What would you get if you had a larger budget?

 

[Purple MF]

What would you get if you had a larger budget?

I'm sorry but I don't have any suggestions. I never checked anything out beyond my budget or the recommendations of most people on the threads and videos.

 

[slythetove]

This is why I’m considering doing only the rears with Bilstein because overall the ride is just fine. It’s the bumps that make the rear jump sideways I’d be looking to address and based on your post that was the most affected thing by double.

 

[Purple MF]

This is why I’m considering doing only the rears with Bilstein because overall the ride is just fine. It’s the bumps that make the rear jump sideways I’d be looking to address and based on your post that was the most affected thing by double.

It will help. But you will still feel big ones alot. Just not as much without any kickout. Knowing what I know now , I would still not do it just on the rears just for that purpose the Fox feel very very similar to the Rancho's. Buying the shocks and installing them just for that is not worth the $$ IMO. Maybe if you did the work yourself and it only cost you 200-250$ then I would say go for it. I would save up till I got something that I KNEW was what I was looking for.

But thats just me !

 

[slythetove]

I’d be doing the install myself.

 

[Purple MF]

I’d be doing the install myself.

Then boom there you go. I wish I could do some work myself. Do me and the rest of us a favor . Report back with your thoughts and also were the shocks worth it.

 

[jdwAT4X]

Installed Kings F&R about two weeks ago, no lift or level. Very little change in alignment but enough to need it - had shop do the align. Shocks were easy enough to install without special tools - floor Jack, stands and impact wrench. You do need 18mm for several of the nuts. Still rides stiff but way more controlled over large bumps, potholes and speed bumps - tracks perfect and really smooth. Great upgrade but really expensive.

 

[edeering03]

This is why I’m considering doing only the rears with Bilstein because overall the ride is just fine. It’s the bumps that make the rear jump sideways I’d be looking to address and based on your post that was the most affected thing by double.

I just put the Bilstein 5100's on the rear only...200 bucks, took about 15 minutes to put them on...4 bolts. It makes a difference in the area you're concerned about. I put them on because the rear end of the truck was jumping out and even felt dangerous on a certain stretch of bumps where it hit just the right resonance...5100s have solved 90% of this. You feel more of the road but the truck actually drives straight now over very bumpy stretches which is a bigger deal to me. And...if you don't like them, can always take them off in 15 minutes and put the old ones back on.

 

[slythetove]

I just put the Bilstein 5100's on the rear only...200 bucks, took about 15 minutes to put them on...4 bolts. It makes a difference in the area you're concerned about. I put them on because the rear end of the truck was jumping out and even felt dangerous on a certain stretch of bumps where it hit just the right resonance...5100s have solved 90% of this. You feel more of the road but the truck actually drives straight now over very bumpy stretches which is a bigger deal to me. And...if you don't like them, can always take them off in 15 minutes and put the old ones back on.

Thanks for the info!