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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Was looking at getting some new shocks and a dual steering stabilizer in the spring and was wondering what everyone recomends.

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Bilsteins all the way.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I run Bilstein on the front and Rancho 9000X on the rear. I used to run the Bilsteins on the rear too, but I got the brand new Rancho shocks free and so far they've been pretty good. Bilstein is a better shock, but the adjustable dampening of the 9000's makes it perfect for my needs. I wouldn't go with any other shock than a Bilstein on the front of these trucks. The weight of the motor and the suspension set up destroys inferior shocks in short order.

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I have Bilsteins on the front and back, yellow and blue, pretty pimp if you ask me. Matches the warn hubs but is thrown off by the chrome and paint, but it's a nice mix. I am looking for a dual, opposed steering stabilzer kit too. Wondering, if the stock length and damping shock would suffice?
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Edelbrock IAS. Made in the U.S.A. Great Shocks. Red powdercoat with black boots. Little more money than the Bilsteins but I'd rather pay more for an American made product.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...cks_main.shtml
 
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man i still have the factory ones, i'm really behind
 
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Bilstein 5100's here......they are worth every penny!
 
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Bilstein 5100s on my truck and they are bad ***. Look on Ebay for them.
 
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Anyone not running Bilsteins???? lol Well Im goin to go look for some bilsteins now, what do they usally run for a set?
 
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About $240
 
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Scott what are you running for steering stablizers?
 
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About $240
Which Bilsteins did you go with ?
 
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Scott what are you running for steering stablizers?
I have a single set up. It's a Rancho but that will be going bye bye soon.
 
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what if you have the dual shock set up on the front, what type of shocks would yall recommend. right now i have 4 procomps in the front and two in the back.
 
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I have a single set up. It's a Rancho but that will be going bye bye soon.
What will be replacing it?
 
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