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Bilstein 5100s for 3" lift?

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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Default Bilstein 5100s for 3" lift?

I need some help from the suspension experts around here. Just purchased the Full Traction 3" Economy Plus lift and need to know what shocks I should be ordering. I'm positive that I want Bilstein 5100s but need some advice on which ones. I know this kit nets more than 3" by reading around on the forum, so should I go with the ones for 3.5" - 5"? Below is their part numbers and my two options:

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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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I have the same lift and I'm using the 5100's. They are the best in my opinion
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Ask Dave at Northridge4x4 he'lll know.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Just sent you a pm on this
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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I have the same lift with bilsteins. Just installed my 37's today and got death wobble all bolts are tight and the adjustable track bar in the front is bowing. Can your check yours and see if it's doing the same? When parked jiggle the steering wheel side to side and have someone watch the bend on the track bar it bows/ flexes... Or has anyone else having this problem it scars the crap out of me definitely not safe!!
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rubicon29
I have the same lift with bilsteins. Just installed my 37's today and got death wobble all bolts are tight and the adjustable track bar in the front is bowing. Can your check yours and see if it's doing the same? When parked jiggle the steering wheel side to side and have someone watch the bend on the track bar it bows/ flexes... Or has anyone else having this problem it scars the crap out of me definitely not safe!!
One of our techs will be calling you. The trackbar can not bow. It may appear to be,. More than likely it's the rubber deflecting at the joint.

I've ran this same bar for 40,000 miles on my JK. I can assure you it's safe. What torque specs have you set the bolts at?

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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I mean scares*
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Are you positive? I have three other guys who see the same thing...
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rubicon29
Are you positive? I have three other guys who see the same thing...
100% positive. We will be calling shortly to go over a couple things
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