FOX 3.0 Live Valve Adaptive Suspension — Jeep Wrangler JL SKU: 883-26-160

Overview

FOX 3.0 Live Valve is an electronically adaptive damping system for the Jeep Wrangler JL that monitors terrain and driver inputs 400 times per second, continuously adjusting damping at all four corners of the vehicle for rock crawling, ruts, cornering, acceleration/braking, and highway handling in a single system. It is part of FOX's Factory Race series. Companion mobile app functionality is available only in the United States and Canada.

Before ordering: This system requires a target lift range of 3.5"–4.5" and requires the vehicle to have a front driveshaft. Fitment is verified for the 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler JL across a large number of trims — coverage is broad for 2018–2020 ("All" trims) and becomes trim-specific starting in 2021. Confirm your exact model year and trim against the Verified Fitment table below. The supplied source data does not specify what is physically included under this single part number (e.g., number of shocks, control module, wiring harness, sensors) — confirm exact kit contents with current FOX documentation before ordering.

Required separately: Kit contents beyond what is confirmed here were not specified in the supplied source data — confirm with current FOX documentation what ships under this part number. Professional installation is strongly recommended for an electronically controlled suspension system. The companion mobile app is required for full functionality and is available only in the United States and Canada.

Verified Fitment

Jeep Wrangler JL — by model year and trim

All listed applications: 4WD, All fuel type, All body/door configurations, Position: Front and Rear, Lift Height: 3.5"–4.5", Requires Front Driveshaft.

Component Specifications

Travel, body diameter, shaft diameter, and extended/compressed length were not provided in the supplied source data for this SKU and are omitted here rather than inferred from other FOX products in this catalog.

What Is and Is NOT Included

Confirmed:

• FOX 3.0 Live Valve system components under part number 883-26-160, as described in manufacturer marketing copy (adaptive damping, four-corner control)

Not confirmed / not specified in supplied source data:

• Exact physical contents of this part number (number of shocks, control module, wiring harness, sensors)
• Installation hardware
• Whether the mobile app or any subscription is included, or obtained separately

Not included:

• Professional installation
• Vehicle modifications beyond the required 3.5"–4.5" lift range

Critical Compatibility

• Front driveshaft required: Every verified fitment row for this SKU specifies "Requires Front Driveshaft." Confirm your Wrangler JL has a front driveshaft before ordering.
• Lift range is a requirement, not a range of options: This system is verified for a 3.5"–4.5" lift — this reads as the target/required lift band for correct system geometry, not an optional accommodation range like the passive shocks elsewhere in this catalog.
• Trim-specific coverage from 2021 onward: 2018–2020 covers all Wrangler JL trims. From 2021, coverage is trim-specific — confirm your exact trim (including 2-door vs. "Unlimited" 4-door designations) against the table.
• App region lock: The companion mobile app is available only in the United States and Canada. If full functionality depends on the app, confirm regional availability before ordering outside those regions.
• Position ambiguity: This SKU's fitment data lists "Front and Rear" as a single position value. The supplied source data does not clarify whether this represents one physical shock used at all four corners or a complete matched system — confirm with current FOX documentation.

Installation Notes

No manufacturer installation instructions were supplied for this task. Given this is an electronically controlled, adaptive suspension system, professional installation is strongly recommended. Follow current FOX installation and calibration documentation for this exact part number, including any required wiring, sensor placement, and app pairing steps, before installation.

The Obsidian Take

FOX 883-26-160 is a 3.0 Live Valve electronically adaptive suspension system for the Jeep Wrangler JL, part of FOX's Factory Race series, adjusting damping 400 times per second across all four corners of the vehicle. It's verified for a 3.5"–4.5" lift and requires a front driveshaft. Confirm your exact model year and trim against the Verified Fitment table — coverage narrows to specific named trims starting in 2021 — and confirm exact kit contents and warranty tier with current FOX documentation, since the supplied source data for this SKU is notably less detailed than FOX's passive shock listings in this catalog.

This Product Is For You If

• You own a 2018–2025 Jeep Wrangler JL whose exact trim appears in the Verified Fitment table.
• Your Jeep has a front driveshaft.
• Your build is at or targeting a 3.5"–4.5" lift.
• You are based in the United States or Canada, if full companion-app functionality matters to your use case.
• You want an electronically adaptive, terrain-responsive damping system rather than a passive shock.

This Product Is Not For You If

• Your Wrangler JL's exact trim and year is not listed in the Verified Fitment table.
• Your Jeep does not have a front driveshaft.
• Your lift is outside the 3.5"–4.5" range.
• You are outside the United States or Canada and require full mobile app functionality.
• You have not confirmed exact kit contents and installation requirements with current FOX documentation.

Common Questions

What is Live Valve?
An electronically adaptive suspension system that monitors terrain and driver inputs 400 times per second, adjusting damping at all four corners of the vehicle in real time.

What lift height does this require?
3.5" to 4.5".

Does this require anything special from my Jeep?
Yes — a front driveshaft is required per the verified fitment data.

Is the mobile app available everywhere?
No. It's available only in the United States and Canada.

What exactly is included in this part number?
Not specified in the supplied source data — confirm exact kit contents with current FOX documentation before ordering.

What is the warranty?
Not specified for this exact SKU in the supplied source data. FOX's general suspension warranty covers 2.0/2.5 Performance Series products explicitly; confirm this Live Valve system's specific warranty coverage with FOX.

Manufacturer Data Disclaimer

Fitment and specification data for this product are sourced from FOX Factory manufacturer fitment data and product documentation supplied for this exact part number, current as of publication. This SKU's supplied specification data is less complete than other FOX products in this catalog — several attributes are not confirmed and are noted as such above. Specifications and fitment are subject to change without notice; confirm current documentation for this SKU at the time of purchase.

Required Legal, Warning, Fitment, and Return Notices

Warranty Summary: FOX Factory, Inc. warrants, to the original retail owner of each new FOX 2.0/2.5 Performance Series suspension product purchased after 3/30/2025 (excluding sports car shocks and 2.0 Performance Series remote-reservoir shocks), that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use on the vehicle application it was designed for. FOX also offers a standard Limited One (1) Year Warranty on suspension products generally. This SKU (3.0 Live Valve, Factory Race series) is not explicitly addressed by the supplied warranty text, which covers the 2.0/2.5 Performance Series by name — confirm this product's specific warranty terms with FOX before publishing a warranty claim to customers.

This warranty is conditioned on normal operation and proper maintenance as specified by FOX; is non-transferable and applies only to the original retail owner; and is void if the product is subjected to abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair or service, alteration, modification, accident, or other abnormal or improper use. FOX is not liable for removal, installation, or reinstallation costs, including labor. If FOX determines a product is covered, it will be repaired or replaced with a comparable model at FOX's sole discretion — this is the exclusive remedy, and incidental, consequential, or punitive damages are excluded. Normal wear and tear, and failures from abuse, improper assembly, neglect, alteration, improper maintenance, crash, misuse, or collision are not covered. This warranty gives specific legal rights, which may vary by state or country.