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08-08-2011, 08:22 PM
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I know the Bilsteins are highly recommended for the 2500/3500's. I just replaced the shocks on mine with them. $70 a piece at Geno's. My rear sits up 2-3" higher in the rear due to the heavier springs. I find I get better gas mileage that way because I am always going down hill. But, evens out when I am hitched up to my 5th wheel.
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08-08-2011, 08:26 PM
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Turbo Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Virginia/Philippines
Name: PI_greg
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Originally Posted by AWE Daniel
So my best bet would be to replace shocks and springs huh?
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What stance are you looking for? Level and high, requiring the front to be lifted. Level and low, requiring the rear to be dropped. If you are going higher in the front you might beable the put a spacer under the lower rubber donut. To drop the rear, you would install 2" drop shackles which will give you a 1-1/2" drop. Removing the O/L spring generally levels most 3g trucks with stock height fronts.
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08-08-2011, 08:29 PM
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Location: Palm Harbor Florida
Name: Lou
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Originally Posted by Smitty
I know the Bilsteins are highly recommended for the 2500/3500's. I just replaced the shocks on mine with them. $70 a piece at Geno's. My rear sits up 2-3" higher in the rear due to the heavier springs. I find I get better gas mileage that way because I am always going down hill. But, evens out when I am hitched up to my 5th wheel.
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HaHa thats rich but don't forget you look faster with that rake.
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08-08-2011, 08:29 PM
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LOL...the computer here at work doesnt block ads here on the site...while on this thread a google ad is on the right of the screen saying enter code "SHOX2" for up to 25% off shocks and struts at Advance Auto...I tried it...sure enough, it took almost $14 off my cart total on there....
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08-08-2011, 08:29 PM
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Florida Chapter Vice President
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: FL
Name: Daniel
Age: 36
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Originally Posted by Redtruck-VA
What stance are you looking for? Level and high, requiring the front to be lifted. Level and low, requiring the rear to be dropped. If you are going higher in the front you might beable the put a spacer under the lower rubber donut. To drop the rear, you would install 2" drop shackles which will give you a 1-1/2" drop. Removing the O/L spring generally levels most 3g trucks with stock height fronts.
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Greg what I am saying Is I think my front end is lower than stock because something is wrong.
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08-08-2011, 08:30 PM
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V6 Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tampa, FL
Name: Ken
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Originally Posted by Fla 66 cuda
HaHa thats rich but don't forget you look faster with that rake.
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Air shocks with Cragers all around...lol
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2007 Ram 2500 5.9 CTD, Quab Cab
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2010 Jayco Eagle 285 5th Wheel
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08-08-2011, 08:34 PM
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Florida Chapter Vice President
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: FL
Name: Daniel
Age: 36
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Originally Posted by 96MagnumRam
LOL...the computer here at work doesnt block ads here on the site...while on this thread a google ad is on the right of the screen saying enter code "SHOX2" for up to 25% off shocks and struts at Advance Auto...I tried it...sure enough, it took almost $14 off my cart total on there....
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They dont sell bilsteins, but that would be sweet
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08-08-2011, 08:34 PM
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Viper Member
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Name: Lee
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^ LOL...old skool!
Dammit D, that was for Smitty...you jumped in there LOL
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08-08-2011, 08:35 PM
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Cummins Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Palm Harbor Florida
Name: Lou
Age: 65
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Holy crap air shocks i remember using those spring lift things in my coils on my torino till i could afford air shocks,my roadrunner's tires fit under the fenders.Those were the days jack it up as high as you can to get them big tires to clear them fenders my god were we un safe back then.
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2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Coupe
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08-08-2011, 08:36 PM
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Viper Member
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Name: Lee
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Daniel, I paid $75 each with free shipping for my Bilstein 5100s. Seems like the ones you're looking at should be a little less.
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