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what shock would you pick?

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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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I originally replaced my shitty riding Rough Country 2.2's for Bilstein 5100's. Huge improvement and excellent ride for the affordable cost. I just swapped out my Bilsteins for Fox 2.0 remote res shocks for the longer travel and more sensitive dampening. Twice the cost of 5100's, but just awesome
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rookie22
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That looks sweeeeeet!
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by OoPEZoO

Did you make the change (shocks & springs) all at once, or did you change one followed by the other?

Reason I ask is I am running the RC 3.25" lift and have got a little fed up with the rough ride on the pavement. Trying to figure out if replacing the springs or the shocks will make the biggest difference.
I replaced the springs first. Mine were sagging horribly after only 6 months. I replaced the shocks after I had a bar pin break in the rear and noticed that the shock wouldn't decompress anymore.
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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What is the easiest way to find travel lengths and appropriate part number for shocks? Quadratec and 4WD have limited information available online.
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by chzwhiz
What is the easiest way to find travel lengths and appropriate part number for shocks? Quadratec and 4WD have limited information available online.
if you're interested in FOX specs, eadoffroad.com has full spec measurements on Fox shocks
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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if you're interested in FOX specs, eadoffroad.com has full spec measurements on Fox shocks[/QUOTE]

Would love fox specs. I would also like to do a side by side comparison with Bilstiens 5160s and Kings. Moneys tight so I need to live with anything I buy. I need a homerun right out of the box. Any recommendations? And personal experiences?
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
How much lift does he have? Do you know what the part number is on the coils? Any info is great info
sorry for the late reply, my buddy is running the taller lift ome springs. dont know the part #,, but Northridge 4x4 should be able to help with that.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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I ordered fox 2.0 smooth body non resevior. Also, ordered the stabilizer as well. I heard it was a worthwhile upgrade and one of the best options available
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Nice! Congrats!
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