For all you guys running the ekstensive rear kit

[bbbc10]

What shocks are you guys running on the rear with your kit also what shocks up front would yall recommend..... I will be running 1.5" sectioned crossmember with 3" drop spindles and mmw uppers and lowers oh an I will be cutting off the spring pockets on the crossmember an putting on some custom bag mounts that will be around 2" higher than the stock plate mount style bracket for the bag. Thanks

[DREAMER1]

On the front you need to install a shock relocator mount. I know Ekstensive carries them. You can use factory front shocks, but I recommend something with a little more heavy duty since you'll be going up and down more often than average. On the rear, I called Nate at Porterbuilt and he gave me the model number that you can buy from the local parts store. He also said its more about placement/mounting of the shocks than anything else.

[andrewmp6]

I don't think anyone runs their stuff anymore,Its a 2 link and there is a lot better stuff on the market now a days.

[bbbc10]

lmao I disagree look threw the builds and u will see their stuff is still being used......and on other forums also. thanks for your comment

[bbbc10]

i do have some shock brackets guess i will have to pm members that have used this kit etc

[andrewmp6]

People use them because of the price tho,A rear kit from them is 650 bucks vs 1600 bucks for a rear drop member.A 2 link is ok if its a show truck or cruiser something that don't see many miles.A daily driver or something that will see a ton of miles a 4 link or 6 link will ride better and last longer.

[DREAMER1]

I recommend Ekstensive to everybody that asks. Their front and rear kit are very affordable and if you want to add or modify your kit over time. Wish I woulda started out with Ekstensive myself. My build would have been a whole lot further along.

[bbbc10]

Yea yea I already know all this info....an some ppl can't afford the 1600 stuff etc I'm on a budget an don't have endless amount of money so this setup works for me just fine

[bbbc10]

I agree plus you don't have wait time for kits etc like u do other company's my truck has been sitting for over 2 yrs an don't wana break the bank or have it sitting for another 2yrs waiting for parts etc

[Tilt]

Have you called and talked to them to see what they would recommend? Talk to Bill, he's the owner and a hell of a nice guy.

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

A 2 link is ok if its a show truck or cruiser something that don't see many miles.A daily driver or something that will see a ton of miles a 4 link or 6 link will ride better and last longer.

We put a ton of miles on Bill's (owner of Ekstinsive) Crew Cab Dually back in the day with a 2 link. Drug the big box trailer to Heat Wave in Austin and several other shows loaded down with his old orange van and full retail display and only had one self inflicted failure that I can remember.

[bbbc10]

I emailed them to see what they recommend