1000-5 Front Fox 2.5” Springs

[NewHere2]

Looking for a pair of red Front Fox Sprinks off a 1000-5. 2.5” diameter.

 

[Admin]

 

[Scoop]

If my fronts weren't for a 1000-3 (I was replacing with linear springs, so it didn't matter), I'd have you covered. Sorry.

 

[Robobrainiac]

If you are interested in aftermarket, these are single rate coils that I chose for mine.

Viper 2.5 Inch ID Coil Over Spring, 14 Inch Length » F-O-A | First Over All Off Road Shocks

This is just some information I put together.

P1000m5 - Fox shocks: Guidance on a good purchase I made

I am in a similar boat as @Scoop. I have 1000-3 fox shocks on my 1000-5 with swapped coils. So the coils I have laying around doing nothing are for a 1000-3.

 

[NewHere2]

Thanks guys, I’m building a trailer. Looking for a specific spring rate.

 

[NewHere2]

Come on, someone must have a couple of springs.

 

[Scoop]

Come on, someone must have a couple of springs.

Amazon does:

Viper 2.5 Inch ID Coil Over Spring Available in Black or Red- 8,10,12,14, 16, 18 inch & Multiple Weight Ratings (Red, 14" 250 lb)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HG26D7J?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[NewHere2]

Ahh, those are not progressive springs.

 

[Remington]

Thanks guys, I’m building a trailer. Looking for a specific spring rate.

Look on Summit. Thats where I got my replacement springs. They have tons of different springs, maybe a rate your looking for

 

[Scoop]

He be buildin' him a high-performance trailer with low profile tires for great cornering action! LOL. J/K.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Ahh, those are not progressive springs.

I am curious your desire for progressive rate on a trailer.

 

[Scoop]

I am curious your desire for progressive rate on a trailer.

IMHO: When you load the trailer, it's not always equal side to side. The progressive rate springs will help to keep it even better than a single rate spring, albeit at the expense of compressing a bunch of the spring(s) before you even move. Also helps when you're going over rougher, uneven terrain. Finally, the progressive rate springs do make for a better pulling unloaded trailer.

IIRC, Dodge and some other truck manufacturers who put coils on their trucks used linear rate springs, but many people swap them out for progressive rate springs. The manufacturers may have changed that up now, not sure.

Just my $0.02. I'm no suspension expert, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

 

[Scoop]

Ahh, those are not progressive springs.

Sorry, I did not check their voting history or affiliations with any PAC or related group. 🤣

 

[Robobrainiac]

IMHO: When you load the trailer, it's not always equal side to side. The progressive rate springs will help to keep it even better than a single rate spring, albeit at the expense of compressing a bunch of the spring(s) before you even move. Also helps when you're going over rougher, uneven terrain. Finally, the progressive rate springs do make for a better pulling unloaded trailer.

IIRC, Dodge and some other truck manufacturers who put coils on their trucks used linear rate springs, but many people swap them out for progressive rate springs. The manufacturers may have changed that up now, not sure.

Just my $0.02. I'm no suspension expert, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

Makes sense to me.

 

[NewHere2]

I am curious your desire for progressive rate on a trailer.

Built lots of trailers thru the years. Tried shocks with linear springs and noticed an improvement. Never tried one with progressive springs and shocks.

My last hunting / over landing trailer had 200 lb linear springs and shocks. It was excellent for 3 - 200 lb deer and equipment. Loaded an elk in it and it bottomed out bad in rough terrain. I estimated the elk at around 1100 lbs.

Thought I’d try to get the best of both worlds. Something that would handle 600 lbs of deer and gear. Then be able to handle an elk.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Built lots of trailers thru the years. Tried shocks with linear springs and noticed an improvement. Never tried one with progressive springs and shocks.

My last hunting / over landing trailer had 200 lb linear springs and shocks. It was excellent for 3 - 200 lb deer and equipment. Loaded an elk in it and it bottomed out bad in rough terrain. I estimated the elk at around 1100 lbs.

Thought I’d try to get the best of both worlds. Something that would handle 600 lbs of deer and gear. Then be able to handle an elk.

Sounds good to me. I like the logic.

 

[Scoop]

Linear shocks can handle the sheer weight - evenly distributed. But when it's under load or moving across disparate terrain, you'll notice the shortcomings.

Most trailers have leaf springs, and most leaf springs are progressive (from what I recall reading).

Am I getting any of this right, @Smitty335?

 

[ChadD]

Built lots of trailers thru the years. Tried shocks with linear springs and noticed an improvement. Never tried one with progressive springs and shocks.

My last hunting / over landing trailer had 200 lb linear springs and shocks. It was excellent for 3 - 200 lb deer and equipment. Loaded an elk in it and it bottomed out bad in rough terrain. I estimated the elk at around 1100 lbs.

Thought I’d try to get the best of both worlds. Something that would handle 600 lbs of deer and gear. Then be able to handle an elk.

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[Tramguage1]

I have set from my LE 5 seat

 

[Smitty335]

Linear shocks can handle the sheer weight - evenly distributed. But when it's under load or moving across disparate terrain, you'll notice the shortcomings.

Most trailers have leaf springs, and most leaf springs are progressive (from what I recall reading).

Am I getting any of this right, @Smitty335?

Never ran shocks on a trailer, so I don't know? I've always wanted to try a trailer with the torsion axels though.

 

[GovtMule]

Never ran shocks on a trailer, so I don't know? I've always wanted to try a trailer with the torsion axels though.

Mine has them.