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Old 04-30-2011, 05:20 PM   #1
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New Bilstein 5100 shocks, TopGunCustomz dual steering stabilizer with Bilstein 5100's and TopGunCustomz 1" blocks for the rear installed.







I cannot believe how different she drives/feels.
And yes, I know I need diff covers.

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Old 04-30-2011, 07:17 PM   #2
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Looks great Lee...you should color match a diff cover...it would look tits on Big Girl.
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Old 05-01-2011, 12:04 PM   #3
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Thanks Adam. I'm not a big fan of painted diff covers, I'm going to order Mag-Hytech covers for front and rear one day.
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Old 05-01-2011, 08:44 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by RamStrat View Post
How much were they?
Bilstein 5100 shocks - $79.95 each (free shipping) at shockwarehouse.com

The 1" lift block kit (w/U-bolts) was $94.95 (+ shipping) at TopGunCustomz.com

The dual steering stabilizer w/Bilstein 5100 cylinders was $269.95 (+ shipping) at TopGunCustomz.com

This is a 3500, 4x4, 8000 lbs truck that drives like a cadillac.
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WOW, those are nice!!!


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Lee, looks good. When it's right the feeling is amazing... well done.


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Thanks everyone.

But after looking at the pic of the steering stabilizers I posted, I thought...that doesn't look right. So today I looked a little closer and there is an issue...they should not be at the angle they are at. I didn't install these because my tools are still scattered at different relatives' houses since the divorce. So this afternoon I took the truck back to the shop and showed them what was installed incorrectly. They quickly installed them like they are suppose to be and the angles are correct now. However, the left stabilizer/shock is hitting the steering linkage just barely. So tomorrow, I gotta call the shop that made the kit (Top Gun Customz) and discuss a new design idea for the center bracket to stop it from hitting on the tie rod. I have two ideas to fix it and will see which one they think is best. I miss my tools.

I will keep y'all posted.

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If you ever need tools man let me know...I have a bunch...
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