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Old 08-31-2008, 06:18 PM
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bilstein shocks or roush suspension

my fx4 needs shocks, i am debating on weather to go with bilstein hd's or the full roush suspension. i have no desire for the 5100 shocks as i dont want to level the front or lift the truck. also cannot make up my mind if i would regret lowering the truck the 2-3 that the roush provides but i know i will like the handling. i also do no offroading, mainly got the 4wd for the winters here in new england. thanks
 
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If you ever want the truck to pull through deep snow, I'm betting you would regret the lowering at that point.
 
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I put the roush suspension kit on my 04 and have loved it. I like the lowered look of the truck better than having that big gap in the fenders. I also live in Michigan and have had no problems going through snow. Just my $0.02
 
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with the bilstiens, you can keep them at stock height AND 1" and 2" higher

I would do the Roush Kit personally. The better handling would be pretty cool...especially as you don't really use the 4x4
 
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any pics of your truck now with the suspension? and any info you could give me of ride difference, if that 2 in really seems like a difference when driving, and overall improvements/drawbacks would be great. thanks
 
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I have Bilstein shocks (stock) on my FX4 and loving it!!

It doesnt have any adj. level height.

I put autospring 1.5" level kit with bilstein stock (yellow).

Its noticeable improving handling and alot of bumps...

Its CHEAP that ROush susp kit

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