Bilstein 5100's for $75 ea
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Bilstein 5100's for $75 ea
No kidding....Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com
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Use coupon code Trailvoy2011
Perfect shock if you have cranked your T-Bars.
search F4-BE5-C153-H0
Use coupon code Trailvoy2011
Perfect shock if you have cranked your T-Bars.
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Usually after any adjustment or front end change and even after offroading alignments should be done to save the wear on the tires as well as other components in the front it will slowly affect.
As for using them stock yes you can, well at least the Bilstein and Rancho. The Bilstein is used in leveling because it has an extra 1/2" of travel for the increased height of the front end.
Additionally if you do level the front end and get bilsteins you will need upgraded bump stops.
Trail Duty sells a kit for 215$ Which comes with (2) Bilsteins and (2) 1/2" bumpstops.
Here is the link --> Link
As for using them stock yes you can, well at least the Bilstein and Rancho. The Bilstein is used in leveling because it has an extra 1/2" of travel for the increased height of the front end.
Additionally if you do level the front end and get bilsteins you will need upgraded bump stops.
Trail Duty sells a kit for 215$ Which comes with (2) Bilsteins and (2) 1/2" bumpstops.
Here is the link --> Link
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Usually after any adjustment or front end change and even after offroading alignments should be done to save the wear on the tires as well as other components in the front it will slowly affect.
As for using them stock yes you can, well at least the Bilstein and Rancho. The Bilstein is used in leveling because it has an extra 1/2" of travel for the increased height of the front end.
Additionally if you do level the front end and get bilsteins you will need upgraded bump stops.
Trail Duty sells a kit for 215$ Which comes with (2) Bilsteins and (2) 1/2" bumpstops.
Here is the link --> Link
As for using them stock yes you can, well at least the Bilstein and Rancho. The Bilstein is used in leveling because it has an extra 1/2" of travel for the increased height of the front end.
Additionally if you do level the front end and get bilsteins you will need upgraded bump stops.
Trail Duty sells a kit for 215$ Which comes with (2) Bilsteins and (2) 1/2" bumpstops.
Here is the link --> Link
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The longer bumpstops are optional, some like them to help reduce nose diving under braking which is magnified on leveled trucks on road.
As far as off-road is concerned, if you keep the shorter stock bumpstops in place, you will gain a little extra articulation for slow speed, crawling. If you like trail bombing instead, the longer bumpstops would provide a little more protection from blowing out your front suspension.
Pick the bumpstop compromise according to your driving style.
As far as off-road is concerned, if you keep the shorter stock bumpstops in place, you will gain a little extra articulation for slow speed, crawling. If you like trail bombing instead, the longer bumpstops would provide a little more protection from blowing out your front suspension.
Pick the bumpstop compromise according to your driving style.
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The longer bumpstops are optional, some like them to help reduce nose diving under braking which is magnified on leveled trucks on road.
As far as off-road is concerned, if you keep the shorter stock bumpstops in place, you will gain a little extra articulation for slow speed, crawling. If you like trail bombing instead, the longer bumpstops would provide a little more protection from blowing out your front suspension.
Pick the bumpstop compromise according to your driving style.
As far as off-road is concerned, if you keep the shorter stock bumpstops in place, you will gain a little extra articulation for slow speed, crawling. If you like trail bombing instead, the longer bumpstops would provide a little more protection from blowing out your front suspension.
Pick the bumpstop compromise according to your driving style.
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Yep exactly as he put it. I have a winch bumper on the front so for that the bumpstops help keep the front end from drooping down. It just helps the ride out with the weight on the front.
But like every truck its about preference. If your really unsure try the longer ones and you can always pop in the older ones if you don't. Its just a preference and I don't drive bomb lol but yeah I can see how they will limit some travel. With the Bilsteins and the new stops you will notice a bit of a stiffer ride which some people like and others don't
But like every truck its about preference. If your really unsure try the longer ones and you can always pop in the older ones if you don't. Its just a preference and I don't drive bomb lol but yeah I can see how they will limit some travel. With the Bilsteins and the new stops you will notice a bit of a stiffer ride which some people like and others don't
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