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    Quick Links: New to TW! Alternative to extended 5100s... ProComp 3 Inch Lift Kit with ES9000 shocks? Rear overload spring or air bag for towing with a TRD Offroad ? What spring compressor are you using? Need advice Hellwig helper springs to maintain rear height, or even add slight lift?

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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by beastlytaco, Feb 4, 2010.

  1. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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    so in the next few months..im going to be putting some aftermarket shocks on my street truck...i would like to have the ride quality of the 5100s, but what about pro comp? arent they good..yes im awar of how popular the adjustable gas shocks are for you wheelers out there..but what would you say about the 4 banger street trucks out there that are looking for a good ride
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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    You really can't beat the Billys

    5100s FTW! :)
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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    haha..but wouldnt i also be ok with leaving my stock coils in the front as well?
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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    Well sure...billy 5100s can be used with the stock coils
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:51 PM
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    the majority of the guys run em with stock coils unless they lift it
     
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  6. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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    New shocks eh?

    I vote 5100s.
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:54 PM
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    yeah this summer im looking at upgrading alot of stuf...new light bar..new shocks..new radio..new speakers..but you know..money situation...job..lol
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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    Lol...I hear ya
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM
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    don't forget school either...
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2010 at 12:58 PM
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    Schools for losers :laugh:


    j/k........
     
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    haha..college..yeah
     
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    i got the 5100's and noticed a big difference over the stock TRD shocks
     
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    Firmer or softer than the TRD shocks?
     
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    the 5100's will be firmer than stock.

    stay away from pro comp shocks. waste o' money
     
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  16. Feb 4, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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    more plush over the little bumps but firm when turning and offroad... good mix of both really
     
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