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What's a better shock? Bilstein 5125s or Fabtech shocks that come with suspension lif

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Coast2CoastYota, Nov 13, 2014.

  1. Nov 13, 2014 at 11:38 PM
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    Coast2CoastYota

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    6' Fabtech Suspension 3' Body lift Allprooffroad front Baja bumper Allprooffroad Rear Baja bumper Allprooffroad Rock Slider 35/12.50/16r TSL Supperswampers pro comp rims 8k Warn wench 20' Rigid Led bar 9' Rigid Led bar Firefighter Lights Rhino lining (Front to Rear) Rhino lining inside cab 4.88 G2 Gears 2 10' MTX subs Blue LEDs inside cab True Straight piped Spectra Air intake JBA Shorty Headers Internal Roll Cage 95K miles
    What is a better shock?
    Bilstein 5125s
    or
    Shocks that come with Fabtech suspension lift?
    Need help to find out.
    Thanks Justin
     
    Coast2CoastYota, Nov 13, 2014
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  2. Nov 14, 2014 at 12:08 AM
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    MGMTacolover55

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    Icon is better than fab tech I would research more before buying.
     
    MGMTacolover55, Nov 14, 2014
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  3. Nov 14, 2014 at 12:16 AM
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    Coast2CoastYota

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    6' Fabtech Suspension 3' Body lift Allprooffroad front Baja bumper Allprooffroad Rear Baja bumper Allprooffroad Rock Slider 35/12.50/16r TSL Supperswampers pro comp rims 8k Warn wench 20' Rigid Led bar 9' Rigid Led bar Firefighter Lights Rhino lining (Front to Rear) Rhino lining inside cab 4.88 G2 Gears 2 10' MTX subs Blue LEDs inside cab True Straight piped Spectra Air intake JBA Shorty Headers Internal Roll Cage 95K miles
    Yeah i don't want to spend an arm and a leg though, my buddie is selling me some bilstein 5125s but im just curious if they are better then the fabtech shocks that come with the suspension lift kit?
     
    Coast2CoastYota, Nov 14, 2014
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