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What shocks for Fabtech 6" lift??

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by happyabortion, Apr 21, 2016.

  1. Apr 21, 2016 at 10:37 AM
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    happyabortion [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I searched and did find some people talking about Kings and ICON which were all really up there in price. Is there any other decent options that wont break the bank?


    Also the rears I've seen people mention bilsteins 5100s but no one says a model number??


    Any help would be greatly appreciated guys!
     
  2. Apr 21, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    since it's a block and spacer lift, just use the stock stuff since apparently you don't actually care about function ;P
     
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    Care about function? Yes. Want to spend 1500+? No.


    My question is for something better than my existing TRD stuff on there but not crazy priced!
     
  4. Apr 21, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    well again, the block and spacer lift keeps the same suspension geometry, just pick any coil/spring setup that fits your budget - The reality is your stock suspension is more than adequate and you're clearly not getting suspension to support a proper lift - your stock springs and front coil overs are more than capable of doing anything you're going to throw at it, the reason people spend all the big bucks is because they want more travel, or low and high speed dampening - because you chose a block and spacer lift you're not going to get any more travel, you're likely not changing control arms, and are probably not going to get any value out of changing suspension...

    I mean unless you're plan is to add MORE lift on top of the block and spacer.
     
  5. Apr 21, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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    So I've ran into other threads that mention changing out the front 6"spacer setup with a coil over setup to allow for a better ride with the crossmember drop setup. Is the KINGS and ICON my only options aside from just keeping what I have on there already?


    Will using the 5100s in the rear provide better ride quality than the supplied Fabtech stuff? If so what would be the appropriate model number to purchase, or are they all the same?

    Thanks for your input.
     

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