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Old 04-16-2015 | 01:14 PM
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hey guys, i think its time for some new shocks, the ones i have on are getting a little bouncy, i know one of the rears is blown for sure though. i hear the belltech nitro shocks are kind of shitty? any recommendations? does bilstein make anything for these trucks? the other problem i have is when i bough the truck it was already lowered so i do not know exactly by how much. i know in the font i have drop spindles and i believe stock springs?

here are a couple photos of how it sits now, idk if that would be helpful in any way.
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i say belltech sp shocks..there and upgrade from the nitro shocks
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Id say bilstein. But like you said, that's if they have any in the correct length.
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whats the best way to find out what my drop is? or what length shock to order?
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whats the best way to find out what my drop is? or what length shock to order?
On flat level ground measure your shocks eye to eye.

Look up catalogs from QA1 & Viking.
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Originally Posted by bigsapper
On flat level ground measure your shocks eye to eye.

Look up catalogs from QA1 & Viking.
thanks man!
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Look for shocks that your measurement is in the middle of the compressed/extended range.

And depending how much your truck is lowered, you might need a longer shock on the passenger rear, than the driver's side rear.
Old 04-18-2015 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bigsapper
On flat level ground measure your shocks eye to eye.

Look up catalogs from QA1 & Viking.
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