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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 12:06 PM
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Front Shock options

Long story short, I "had to" put a leveling kit on the front of my truck. That raised it 3". I'm ready for new shocks, and would rather just pick some up locally, so any advice on what to get? Or can I just stick with the stock shocks?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 03:13 PM
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I installed the Icon 2.5" springs when I swapped in the coil sprung 60. I've ran the stock Ford shocks since. I ordered new RS9000s that arrived today. I've had no issue with the the stock length at approximately +2 inches.
 
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I installed Bilstein 4600 series shocks and am very happy with them. You would need the 5100 series though due to the lift kit. The shock is exactly the same except the 5100 is designed for lifted trucks and the 4600 is for stock height.

If you cannot get them locally, just get whatever you think is the best deal.
 
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