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Hey Connecticut, our everything hurts

Discussion in 'North East' started by Jrs13086, Jan 3, 2014.

  1. Aug 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
    super_white

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    They bolt-on or weld-on?
     
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  2. Aug 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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    Got the small electrical items done on the interior. The remote start still needs to be wired.

    I have the center console back in. :thumbsup:

    I think once the remote start is wired, it's time for sound deadening.
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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    They’re bolt on. Might try to tackle them solo with Jack and Jack stands

    My truck’s fluid filmed… do you guys think I should re-FF the frame where the sliders mount before installing?
     
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  4. Aug 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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    What brand are they? Is it a direct bolt on or do you need to drill the frame etc? If they just bolt on to the frame using the factory holes that are there, its really straightforward and easy. You wont even need a jack, just a jack stand and that's not even absolutely necessary - at least I didn't.

    A little suspension upgrade......Went full 3" IMS Dobinson's - I should've done this from the start, but here we are. Front bumper and winch were too heavy for the medium spring rate Ironman setup. Its not really apples to apples but man is the Dobinson's stuff nice. Ended up getting about 5/8" lift with the higher rated springs.



     
  5. Aug 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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    How do these compare to the Adjustable Bilsteins? Are they adjustable?
     
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  6. Aug 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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    Not sure about the Bilsteins per se....The original set were the Ironman stage 2 - not the foam cell. Its a completely different setup to be fair. I liked the Ironman's - they were a bit stiff but were VERY nice for the money. They were however NOT adjustable and I had the medium spring rate (rated for 200 lbs over stock) The Dobbinsons ARE fully adjustable and over double the price. It would be unfair to truly compare the IMS Dobbinsons to the Ironman.
     
  7. Aug 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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    The sliders are Westcott designs. They seem to not require any drilling and use factory holes. Thanks for taking the time to give me your thoughts. Appreciate it.
     
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  8. Aug 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
    Jrs13086

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    Youre welcome.....install looks pretty straightforward. Things are only going to bolt up one way - kind of like paint by numbers. Follow the instructions step by step, youll be fine.
     
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    Happy Monday.
     

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