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Color By Krylon
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Benbrook Tx.
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Ruff ride
Can anyone tell me if you need lowerd shocks with a flip kit? My truck rides rough in the rear unloaded.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Beaverton, OR
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I believe so. My DJM 5" flip kit came with shock extenders.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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you will either need drop shocks or shock extenders.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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drop shocks are valved differently than stock shocks. you'd be best off with drop specific shocks, and shock extenders.
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Both. Shock extenders maintain the proper geometry. Lowered shock absorbers compensate for the reduced suspension travel and are valved differently. ![]()
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