Will Front Fox 2.5 Elite Reservoir fit on a Mojave?

[Huhnowwhat]

Just wanted to add that my Mojave doesn't have any aftermarket bumpers or winch. My wife and mob the desert frequently with it.

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[Huhnowwhat]

I think, based primarily on Fox's posted measurements from their off-road shock selection, that a 3-tube external 10/12" stroke should theoretically fit, depending on lift height. I know Liberty Mountain Fab fits 3-tube ADS shocks on the front and rear of Gladiators. I'm purely speculating here though, I have no first-hand experience. I'm researching the direction I will take next.

 

[Huhnowwhat]

Sorry, the 3.0's I was referencing were these.
https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&f1=type&v1=Smooth Body#fs-30
Bypasses are these.
https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&f1=type&v1=External Bypass#fs-25

 

[CrazyCooter]

I think, based primarily on Fox's posted measurements from their off-road shock selection, that a 3-tube external 10/12" stroke should theoretically fit, depending on lift height. I know Liberty Mountain Fab fits 3-tube ADS shocks on the front and rear of Gladiators. I'm purely speculating here though, I have no first-hand experience. I'm researching the direction I will take next.

I think you need to 100% honest asking yourself what you REALLY want, need, and what you are willing to put up with where noise, maintained and driving manners are concerned.

Yes, Phil at Liberty Mountain has a nice setup that fits, but I think those front shocks are custom made for him to fit in the coil/shock towers. A local client i have worked with has his Synergy/ADS build and it definitly parties off road, but is a bit noisy and gives up (in my opinion too much) road manners for my use as multi purpose rig. If thats what you want, you probably can't go wrong with it.

 

[CrazyCooter]

Sorry, the 3.0's I was referencing were these.
https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&f1=type&v1=Smooth Body#fs-30
Bypasses are these.
https://www.ridefox.com/filter.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&f1=type&v1=External Bypass#fs-25

Pretty sure those bypasses aren't going into the front tower and tire will contact it without offset wheels which bring thier own problems.

Unless you are planning to tune yourself or pay someone else to do custom sessions, best to buy something that is already figured out or you will be in for a long expensive ride getting these universal parts to work right.

 

[dayusmc]

I looked into the 3.0, I wouldn't personally do it. A set of 2.5 custom valved is they way to go. A-Kit suspension (for those of you who know moto) out of the box sucks, it always has to be valved for hiw you want it to perform.
But in short stock suspension revalved to the Bike/Rider beat high end A-Kit suspension every time. Even the A-Kit revalved did perform any better for the most part. Where the A-Kit exceled was on long full out motos, something only a very few riders could do.
Just my 2 cents for what it is worth.

 

[Huhnowwhat]

Pretty sure those bypasses aren't going into the front tower and tire will contact it without offset wheels which bring thier own problems.

You have confirmed my fears going this route. I don't want to mess with scrub radius and such.

Unless you are planning to tune yourself or pay someone else to do custom sessions, best to buy something that is already figured out or you will be in for a long expensive ride getting these universal parts to work right.

I have a guy nearish me that does suspension tuning, he tuned/rebuilt my factory Mojave shocks when I put the Synergy springs on, made a huge difference.

 

[Huhnowwhat]

If I was 100% honest with my self I love the way it rides now but one, I'd like to take advantage of the increased travel and two, I feel like the Synergy springs may be too soft.

When I'm mobbing the desert the suspension soaks up most things but can hit pretty hard on square edge bumps, thank goodness for the factory jounce shocks. I'm hoping higher rate springs would help with this without giving up small bump compliance. (I know, perfect world).

I just don't want to be disappointed switching from internal bypasses to the 2.5 DSC shocks and heavier rate springs. (I do understand this is all in the eye of the beholder).

I appreciate your candid suggestions and reviews and I look forward to seeing how you like the setup once you get it all dialed in. @dayusmc and @CrazyCooter

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