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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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shock advice?

I'm planning on installing the Daystar 2" poly blocks to my front springs on my 2004 F-250 2WD Crewcab. My question is can I stay with the stock shocks? Daystar told me no, but for the life of me, I cannot find a stock + 2" application for my truck. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Most shocks will accomidate 2" of lift or lowering. Stud extensions are available, if you feel you need them.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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what are poly blocks? if they are actual "blocks" as far as i know thats a big no no on the front.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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I think he means the coil spring poly spacer's for the 05+ susp. Polyurathane would make poor leaf blocks.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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he's got an 04, but its 2wd.

if youre gonna replace the shocks go bilstein
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Yes this is a Daystar 2" leveling kit for an '04 2WD F250. I guess I'll try to stay with the stock shocks and see how things work while I continue to do research on the issue. Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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I put a Day star System on my 1998 F-250 and used the stock hight shocks I purchased Pro Comp 9000 they were too stiff! The one thing that was a problem was the ball joints wore out at about 4500 miles after I installed the Day star System. Please keep your attention on this! I put 33" tall tires on it and it looked good.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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I just ordered the Bilstein's for stock height. I got all four for $259 and it should be here this Tuesday. I'll report on how they ride once I get them installed. My truck currently has 49K miles on it and I believe the shocks on there right now are OEM Rancho b/c of the FX4 package. So I am thinking it's time to change them.
 
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