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Old 11-09-2014, 11:06 AM   #1
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Shocks

Just tried to install Bell Tech Shocks and they would not fit. They were hitting the frame in the front.

What shocks are you running? I want something better then the KYB's that came with lowering kit.

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Old 11-09-2014, 12:11 PM   #2
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Re: Shocks

Move the mounts to fit
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Old 11-10-2014, 12:48 AM   #3
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Re: Shocks

How would recommend doing that? The frame is drilled and bent.

Im looking for shocks that would just bolt in. What is everyone running?
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Old 11-10-2014, 01:28 AM   #4
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Re: Shocks

I using Bilsteins. My truck is sitting on the stock suspension.
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Old 11-10-2014, 01:54 AM   #5
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Talking Re: Shocks

Are we talking about stock mounts.



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Old 11-10-2014, 04:08 PM   #6
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Re: Shocks

I used this shock mounts on the front.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=FSR6372

I had the whole front clip off, so install was a breeze.
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Old 11-10-2014, 04:16 PM   #7
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Re: Shocks

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I using Bilsteins. My truck is sitting on the stock suspension.
same here
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Old 11-11-2014, 11:54 AM   #8
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Re: Shocks

Hello Andy,

Yes, totally factory mounts. I even installed the BellTech stud that mounts to the frame. There is NO WAY you can mess this up. I'd like to think I'm pretty mechanically inclined.

I called BellTech and they said, "If they don't fit try our Nitro Drop 2's they are not as fat". The shocks I got are almost as fat as a Coke can. There is no way unless that stud sticks out 2-3 inchs the it will work.

Stumped!!

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