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Heavy Duty 5 lug front struts?

Discussion in '5 Lug' started by navin, Aug 12, 2015.

  1. Aug 12, 2015 at 9:08 PM
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    navin

    navin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone found a better front strut? I've got ramped cupping in my right front tire and have ruled out most of the possible causes except a bad strut. Just clicking 29,000 miles so I guess it's time.
     
  2. Aug 12, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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    What year? They make aftermarket bilsteins for the 5 lug.... 4600 series
     
  3. Aug 12, 2015 at 9:27 PM
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    2014, I'm looking at the bilsteins, I guess that's the only option besides the cheaper "oem" replacement ride styles?
     
  4. Aug 12, 2015 at 9:33 PM
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    There are also skyjacker and kyb shocks that I have come across. Or you could find something like QA1 shocks that are sized to fit and then tune them
     
  5. Aug 13, 2015 at 5:53 AM
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    Thanks, I'll be checking into those too.
     

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