So I have my RK 2.5" flex kit, four bilstein 5100s, and 35s coming in the mail. Northridge4x4 says the two rear shocks are out of stock for a week. Knowing me, I'll want to put the lift on as soon as it gets here. So my question is, can I run with the stock rear shocks or do I have to stay stock for another week?

 

You will need to wait. Stock shocks are too short.

 

I installed a RK 2.5 lift and had the same problem, shocks were on back order, I drove it around for about 3 weeks with the stock shocks and didn't have a problem. The stock shocks were all the way out just sitting but I wasn't concerned about hurting them since I was getting new ones anyways.

Ride is not as nice as it is now that I do have the rear shocks on but was functunal.