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buying shocks, what should i get!?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Yota_dvl, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. Oct 5, 2009 at 1:38 PM
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    Yota_dvl

    Yota_dvl [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm replacing my shocks this friday, PAYDAY :) but need some help -
    So I've read here and there and a lot of people are sayin the 5100's but I know there's others that are out there that'd work...?
    - Let alone let me explain the truck, I KNOW I NEED rear but probably going to replace front shocks as well - Truck is off road more than on paved road, so i dont want cheap o brand one size fits all type o bull shit - I some what carry loads in back of truck but nothin i know it can't handle and tow crap here and there as well. - oh and it has 2.5" spacer lift, with 285/75/16 tires if that matters...

    IMPUT FOR IDEA's PLEASE - FRONT & REAR
     
  2. Oct 5, 2009 at 1:41 PM
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    Hoyal

    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

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    Im going with 5100's here shortly because they seem to come highly recommended by the people to TW but I have an 07.
     
  3. Oct 5, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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    gupster88

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    bilstein 5100's end of discussion. you can get a set of four from downsouthmotorsports for about $282 with our TW discount. nothing else compares my friend.
     
  4. Oct 5, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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    roxspin72

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    thread can be closed now
     

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