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Old 04-04-2011, 05:15 PM
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Default Bilstein 5100's for $75 ea

No kidding....Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com

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Old 04-04-2011, 06:27 PM
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can you use these if your setup is still stock? no leveling or anything?

also, do you need alignment after shock replacement?

thanks !
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:02 AM
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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
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by HummerWorks
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
Since when, and why are the bumpstops needed? I was always under the impression that we just needed the shocks....
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 11:04 AM
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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.
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NJTEX
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.
That was some good chit man! What Tex said.
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 01:59 PM
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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
 
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BILSTEINS or MONROES....honest answer required.
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Old 08-13-2012, 04:53 PM
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Where can I purchase HUMMER H3 Bumpstops for these Bilsteins?
 
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Old 08-13-2012, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by captain0713
Where can I purchase HUMMER H3 Bumpstops for these Bilsteins?

Trailduty.com
they even have a setup with these shocks and the extended bumpstops
 


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