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Help w/ 5100's and an existing 3" lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by CincyTaco, Jul 20, 2013.

  1. Jul 20, 2013 at 5:00 PM
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    CincyTaco

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    So I have a 3" Tuff Country suspension lift kit already installed. I need new front shocks pretty bad. So I need some input on if I can go with the 5100's in the front and will not have any complications. Please help
     
  2. Jul 21, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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    You won't have any problems with 5100s in the front. Takes about 2 hour to put them on if you haven't done it before.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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    Thanks for the info.
     
  4. Jul 27, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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    Just make sure the 5100's are at 0" or bottom notch.
     
  5. Jul 28, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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    Should I keep it at 0" once they are in, or adjust it to a different height?
     
  6. Jul 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM
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    Never stack lifts. If you keep the spacers you need to keep the shocks at 0".
     
  7. Jul 28, 2013 at 10:36 AM
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    If I ditch the spacers can I install the shocks on the highest setting, or put them in at 0" and adjust them after install?
     
  8. Jul 28, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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    Set at highest 2.5" to level with the back blocks you have.
     
  9. Jul 28, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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    Okay thanks!
     
  10. Jul 28, 2013 at 10:47 AM
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    Not sure but you may need your top plate spacers to get a full 3". I am not sure if anyone has paired their 5100's with a Tuff Country top plate before. But OME makes 1/4" and 1/2" top plate if you don't like how the front sits.
     

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