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Billstein Leveling Shocks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Guns, Sep 1, 2010.

  1. Sep 1, 2010 at 9:18 AM
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    Heard conflicting stories about how the shocks are, I recently just purchased and installed the shocks on my 2011 on the lowest setting (2.5''). In my opinion the shocks are well worth it! They are a little stiffer than the factory billstein but nothing to noticable. They give you better travel than the spacer and more clearance with turning. The best thing is they are affortable and just about the same cost as the spacers!
     
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  2. Sep 1, 2010 at 9:20 AM
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    some of this, a little of that
    :wave: Welcome to TW!!
     
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  3. Sep 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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    Thanks Jester, happy to be here!
     
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    Welcome to TW!:D
     
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  5. Sep 1, 2010 at 10:11 AM
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    good to hear you're happy with the shocks - welcome to TW!
     
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  6. Sep 1, 2010 at 10:41 AM
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    Thanks fellas!
     
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  7. Sep 1, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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    glad the shocks worked out for you, welcome!
     
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  8. Sep 5, 2010 at 9:04 PM
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    Welcome and for future reference the 2.5" if the highest setting :)
     
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    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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  11. Sep 5, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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    i was just debating whether or not to get them and i think i will.. where'd ya get urs from??
     
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  12. Sep 6, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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    I purchased mine from 4 wheel parts and had them installed there as well. Wasn't sure if they would work because they didn't have any parts on file for the 2011, but there isn't any difference in the 2011 from the 2005-2010 other than some engine mods. The shock will fit anything from 2005-2011. It took the better part of the day to install and get the alignment set up. If ya get them, I'm know you will not be disappointed.


     
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  13. Sep 6, 2010 at 2:11 PM
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    thanks dude im doin the installation myself so well see lol
     
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