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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Hey guys,

Sorry for my ignorance, but I need some advice for which shocks...

I called 4wp and they told me that the Pro Comp es9000s would be perfect for me (I have a 2.4" Terraflex BB running 35's) I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these and if it would be worth the money to run Bilsteen or Old Man Emu shocks or something like that?

Also, do I need to be careful about the size of the shocks I get? As in do they come in sizes? As I said, I'm running a 2.5" lift but I'm planning on going up to a 3-3.5 eventually... Can I get shocks that would fit that size lift and run them on a smaller size lift? Or would that cause problems?
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Anybody have any advice?
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Talk to the guys at TerraFlex since you have their lift.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Bottoming out shocks can wreck them so yes ensure you get the right size. I would phone teraflex I have before they are very helpful and very friendly. I ask for Jen I say that cause I think she is hot. So just ask the first person you talk to. I know just got promoted so I'm not sure he is the guy to talk to anymore.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Thanks for the help guys, Got a pair of Bilstein 5100's comin my way
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Hmm Info that coulda been helpful hahaha... Oh well, 4wp had a pretty good deal
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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You will love the Bilsteins. That is great set with the TeraFlex. My next choice with that would have been the Elka's but not sure they make it for a 2.5. They may need 3.0.
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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With out a doubt go with the Teraflex tuned fox shocks. Well worth the money. Perfect on the street better offroad.
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 04:13 AM
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Just upgraded up to the fox with my 3" tf lift.... Amazing!... Little expensive but my opinion worth every penny.. U wont be disappointed
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Hmm who was it that said they were a Bilstein vender? My app is messing up so I can't see that post. As it turns out 4wp is out of stock there so I'm back in the market for them
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