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Do i really need longer shocks right away when doing th... - 6/4/2008 4:52:51 PM

veves

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Some people have stock shocks,and they say there fine.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/4/2008 5:27:17 PM

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Probably not if all you did was level the truck. If you go to an actual lift kit then you need to either use shock extensions or us longer shocks.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/4/2008 6:30:05 PM

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Many people don''t change shocks when they crank the Tbar and say they have no issues

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/4/2008 8:33:30 PM

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You don''t HAVE to but check out the dozens of threads on this topic and you''ll find out why people WANTED to. May want to start with the FAQs.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/5/2008 8:10:24 AM

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If you keep youir articulation to little or nothing you''ll be fine. If you plan on taking it offroad you''ll want to get the shocks.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/5/2008 8:47:13 AM

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Every post I have read that says you should replace the shocks seems right on. They are not that expensive and the rig will just be better off all around with them.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/5/2008 1:50:04 PM

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if you get bigger tires you better get the shocks. I had bigger tires and blew my cv boot out one day going over a speed bump.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/5/2008 2:14:57 PM

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If you do the T-bar adjusment you don''t need the shocks.......even with bigger tires, I''ve been running 35''s now for over a year and have no problems.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/5/2008 4:58:29 PM

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ORIGINAL: tankman2

if you get bigger tires you better get the shocks. I had bigger tires and blew my cv boot out one day going over a speed bump.

That''s one of the dumbest things I''ve read in awhile. Tire size has nothing to do with it. And if you did damage a CV boot it likely had nothing to do with your shocks or tires.

As others have said, it isn''t necessary, but it will help the ride. I didn''t change mine out for probably 6 months and did plenty of wheeling with no problems. But now that I have the longer shocks, I wouldn''t go back.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/5/2008 6:37:08 PM

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I cranked mine up about 8 months ago

. I STILL have the OEM shocks on it and have NO problems. On or off road. I do plan on getting the Bilsteins next month though, they''re only $85 a piece.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/5/2008 7:09:56 PM

veves

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I gonna do the process tommorrow when i get it back from the dealer,i am haveing the steering linkage replaced with the improved part.

Should i wait till i get my 35"s or will be fine when getting a alignment.

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RE: Do i really need longer shocks right away when doin... - 6/5/2008 7:36:45 PM

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In theory you should get an alignment after cranking the bars AND after getting your tires. BUT, it all depends on how long it''s going to be until you put the new rubber on. If it''s only a few days to a week, I say wait for the tires. You''re not really going to do anything except premature tire wear anyway.

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