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Will this shock work?

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Default Will this shock work?

OK, so i ordered the Rock Krawler 2.5" Stock Mod kit. It recommends Bilstein BE5-E671-HO for the rear and BE5-E578-HO for the front. Well i ordered the right shock for the front. But for the rear i got BE5-E175-HO. The recommended rear is 16"collapsed and 26" extended. The shock is got is 17" collapsed and 27" extended. Will these shocks work? Or do i need to get the right ones? Hoping to install lift kit this week. And need to get an answer or order the correct shock.

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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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With 2.5" or more extended rear bumpstops they will work.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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I'm running TF 9550's for 3-4" lift on my OME coil lift (installed today) and have been previously running them on my TF 2.5" BB with no issues.. I've done many runs like this hitting rock gardens, mud, hill climbs and steep decents... I just added front bumpstops about a month ago..
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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OME coil lift is 2.5" as well
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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I have the exact same lift and the exact same shock setup...the 16's were on backorder when I did it...everything rides great.
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