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09-30-2010, 12:56 PM
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Need some help with shocks please!
I know this has probably been asked but I searched and couldnt find exaxtly what I need. Im going to be running a 4in drop in the front (3in spindles and 1in lowering coils) and a DJM flip kit in the rear. How do I know what length shocks I need? Can someone tell me what to run since I bought the truck completely torn apart I dont have any stock measurements to go off. Thanks! Oh and what brand you would recommend!
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09-30-2010, 01:28 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
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I'm thinking stock shocks will be fine with what you're doing. The spindles won't affect the shocks and a 1" coil shouldn't make that much difference.
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09-30-2010, 01:55 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
Even out back? And what about performance wise, what brand should I go with? Im putting in a new 6.0 and Id like to be able to corner pretty good, at least a lot better than stock...and I dont have the stock ones
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09-30-2010, 02:12 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
Shock extenders should be all you need for the rear, unless you plan to use blocks too.
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09-30-2010, 03:38 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
Sorry, I'm still having a hard time typing on my Blackberry. LOL.
Unless you use lowering blocks the stock shocks along with extenders should be OK. You could opt for some "Lowering shocks" but I have zero experience with them. Hopefully someone else will chime in and offer more information.
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09-30-2010, 05:05 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
Ohh okay gotcha. Well that's one option I didn't know I had, thanks! Anyone on lowering shocks or any other info?
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10-02-2010, 07:39 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
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10-20-2010, 05:00 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
someones gotta have some info! What shocks are u guys liking?
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10-20-2010, 05:30 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
i have this drop on my truck. use stock size ones upfront and use nitro drop 2 shocks out back and you dont have to use the shock extenders at all.
 ill get pics of the shocks later tonight
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10-20-2010, 06:57 PM
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Re: Need some help with shocks please!
Stock length Bilsteins w/some shock extender for the rears.
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