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Old 05-08-2011, 07:26 PM
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i am lifting my Quad cab by the doing the torsion bars and putting blocks in the back will i need longer shocks? if so what should i go for? i been looking but rough country only has shocks for up to an 03 ? and i can't find any that are for an 04 that are longer then stock... help would be appreciated
 
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Old 05-08-2011, 08:03 PM
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If you're using spacers in the leaf springs I do not believe you need longer shocks
 
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Old 05-08-2011, 08:18 PM
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yeah i didnt think i did but i never lifted a truck this way so i wasn't sure
 
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Old 05-08-2011, 10:48 PM
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no one has any ideas for sure
 
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Depends on the size of the blocks. It will decrease the amount of droop available in the rear shocks. It basically makes the shock ride in a higher portion of its range.
 
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If you're only doing two inch blocks, you won't need new shocks.
 
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okay yeah 2 inch blocks. thanks fellas
 



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