Limited with leaking XREAS suspension - How’s the Fox 2.0 feel vs stock shocks?

[flyhi828]

I've got a '16 Limited with just over 90K that has quickly developed leaks in the XREAS suspension. Most of my driving is road/highway with annual trips into the NC mountains on moderately-rutted forest service roads but no true off-road usage.

I've always considered replacing the suspension with something more supple than the stock limited suspension but I'm not looking for much more (or really any more) off-road capability but better everyday driving characteristics. I swapped the 20" wheels with skinny tires to 17" wheels with 265/70R17s for more sidewall flex. I'm not one to push the vehicle that hard so cornering support isn't a major concern either.

Does the Fox 2.0 Performance Series Coilovers & Shocks Set seem like a good choice for a comfortable road ride and occasional gravel road use? Not sure if any other parts are needed (UCAs, etc.) or if the stock Limited suspension parts will work with the Fox 2.0s.

I've read a bunch of reviews about the Fox 2.0 and they seem to be softer than Bilstein 5100s but no real comparison with the stock Limited suspension.

What do you recommend?

 

[rumfoord]

No comment on the Fox but I can say the 5100's are indeed very stiff.

 

[Rugged4x4Designs]

When I went from XREAS to Bilstein 5100s it rode much better but it could have been because my XREAS was shot and I was used to how terrible it was.

 

[Bmnorm2]

Can’t comment on how good the Fox are, but they are what I plan to install when my XREAS fails.

Subscribed, would love to know your review if you go forward with them.

 

[holcombr48]

Bilstein 4600 softer shock

I have a 2012 limited. At 86,000 miles my x-reas were leaking. I replace with Bilstein 4600s. Reason was I did not use my truck off of the roads. It was a daily driver.
Ride was firm but not brutal or too soft.
I now have 126,00 miles and ride is the same. I feel it was a good and economical choice. I could not afford the new x-read.
I think Bilstein makes a good shock……..