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Old 08-16-2012, 12:21 PM
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Click image for larger version Name: IMG_1546.jpg Views: 189 Size: 34.6 KB ID: 354970I'm installing my new bilstein shocks and I was thinking maybe I got the wrong size or should they be this compressed while the jeep is just sitting? I'll post a picture in just a second..
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Old 08-16-2012, 12:30 PM
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Looks like only the boot is compressed, but if you remove the boot you will probably see the shock rod with a lot of room left. What size is your lift? Is it 3.5"? Do you have a part number of your Bilstein shocks for comparison....
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Old 08-16-2012, 12:59 PM
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It's about 3.5in and those shocks are for 3-5 in of lift. I just want to make sure they are good before I do the rest
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Same set up and mine look exactly like that I thought the same thing but they're right.
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That means there going to flex a lot..
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You should prob look at extending your brake lines or at least drop brackets before flexing out. And boots are deceiving.
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