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Oct 28, 2020 | 09:37 AM

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pirate4x4_camo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Estes

Huge shoutout to OPM

will trade medical advice/procedures for 4x4 parts

there is a plethora of pro comp vendors. Who is worth their salt?

i have a 4wheel parts nearby and use uber delivery if i need it NOW but mostly i buy through Amazon, occasionally Summit Racing because free freight next day with good return policy

Oct 31, 2020 | 07:36 PM

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Scott Estes

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I ordered the procomp setup you recommended pirate. Seems like everyone on here is stoked on them. I'm looking into the Bilsteins now, and trying to decide which ones. Need the pro input.

Also, are the u bolts needed for the procomp switch the same length as stock front and back?

there is some good info on the accutune website about different shock tuning for anyone that is interested in such things. Happy Halloween

Oct 31, 2020 | 08:14 PM

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Dweber85rc

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I have the same springs, very happy with them. I don't remember if the front ubolts were the same length as stock, but the backs are shorter if you completely remove the factory block

Nov 1, 2020 | 06:33 PM

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Scott Estes

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Reading the "pro comp install" thread now and
went with the 5100 bilstein 185545/236964.

great write up there

Jan 14, 2021 | 04:49 PM

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Scott Estes

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I finally got to mock up the 22415 rears and they are too short. Anyone with this setup have the same issue during install?

Jan 14, 2021 | 04:51 PM

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Scott Estes

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spoke with a procomp tech, advised to attach the front shackle, loosen rear shackle so it can span the extra distance needed and the weight of the vehicle will compress the spring to the right length.

Jan 14, 2021 | 06:28 PM

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SmackDaddy

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Shortest distance between two points is a straight line or in this case, as straight as possible.

Jan 14, 2021 | 07:10 PM

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Lance Helmert

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Yes, it's a bit of a struggle to install the rear springs. If you have to, you can block the rear of the spring in front of the eye and then jack up under the center of the spring. Be really careful if you have to do this.

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Jan 14, 2021 | 07:32 PM

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Dweber85rc

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Originally Posted by Lance Helmert

With the rear shackle loose enough to flop around, you should be able to bolt it in, but may need to use a small bottle jack to compress it enough to tighten things up.

Feb 2, 2021 | 09:31 AM

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Scott Estes

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Finished up the procomp setup, haven't had a chance to test drive it yet. Had to cut almost every bolt cause of rust, waiting for the track bar bolts to finish up.

Feb 2, 2021 | 11:22 AM

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Gunnie357

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Piggy back

Going to piggy back this thread rather then start a new one. I have a 04 6.0 4x4 that I’m wanting to stiffen up from the factory spongy ride. I am leaning towards new shocks and front V code but leaving the stock rears as I don’t tow. My main goal is to stiffen it up so every bump isn’t a boat ride. Not looking for crazy off-road performance or being able to run the Baja.

Feb 3, 2021 | 08:50 AM

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EXSwap

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Originally Posted by Gunnie357

If you like the stiffer ride, try out a set of the bilsteins before you go the route of new springs. Squishy/porpoise ride isn't your spring, it's the shock. Measure from the center of the hub to the fender. Stock measurements are 23" front and 24" rear. If you're within 1", your springs aren't worn out. The KYB MonoMax offers what I think is a very nice highway ride, but it's not a stiff ride by any means.