Shock Talk
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Yes, the 5100's are designed for lifted vehicles. I think the minimum "recommended" front end height is 2-3" and 1" or stock for the rear but may vary from model and year. As Furian mentioned the 5100's have a zinc plating and they carry no warranty. They will give you a stiff ride but will give you great stability.
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From: South Shore, MA
I think the 5100's would work for me. The truck sits much higher than other stock ride-height trucks. It has the tallest rear blocks available (stock), and the front end sits higher than X-coded trucks.
My next concern is the ride quality. I'm not looking for ant stiffer of a ride than what I'm already dealing with. Maybe I should just consider the HD's. Are they going to help that much to soften the ride?
My next concern is the ride quality. I'm not looking for ant stiffer of a ride than what I'm already dealing with. Maybe I should just consider the HD's. Are they going to help that much to soften the ride?
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I'm also thinking the 9000XL's could be benificial. I can adjust the fronts for winter use - hanging 700lbs of steel up front is a good reason to stiffen the shocks. Take the bounce out of the ride... hmmmm
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I think I'm going this route also.
It looks like you can buy the 9000XL's anywhere (cheapest place you can find) and send a copy of the sales slip + rebate form.
No restrictions on where the shocks were purchased I guess...
It looks like you can buy the 9000XL's anywhere (cheapest place you can find) and send a copy of the sales slip + rebate form.
No restrictions on where the shocks were purchased I guess...
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From: Stacy, MN
I have the Bilsteins and they will probably be stiffer than what you have. Love it when I'm loaded or pulling the camper or going around turns, but it is rough whent he truck is empty. If I had to do it over again I would choose the new adjustable XL's if they were at the same price. I think the adjustibility would be nice.
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