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pro comp or bilstein shocks

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Wave808, Jul 21, 2016.

  1. Jul 21, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    need help picking the right shock. i have narrowed it to two shocks pro comp or bilstein. what do you have? and what do you recommend?
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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  3. Jul 21, 2016 at 1:53 PM
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    Welcome to the club!:thumbsup:I'd go with Bilstein over ProComp!Good luck!By once,cry once!:thumbsup:Better to cry once than continue to buy and continue to cry!:thumbsup:
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    Never Pro Chomp, always Bilstein's
     
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    Just for the sake of it, any reason why Pro Comp is looked down upon compared to Billstein?
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2016 at 1:59 PM
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    Honestly just the general consensus on here, and I have had both and the 5100 is definitely of better quality.
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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    Performance wise, how do they match up?
     
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    To me I don't think they do. My opinion of course
     
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    No experience with pro comp. I am lifted on Billys 5100 / toytech springs and a 3 leaf pack. Handles awesome on and off road, feels comfortable like stock if not better than stock suspension.
     
    mattgecko, Jul 22, 2016
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