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Old 04-10-2013, 12:07 PM
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After installing rear blocks and aftermarket cranked torsion bars, do I need to get new shocks in the front, rear, or both. Also what does it do? Is it a comfort thing, I've heard that cranking torsion bars makes for a stiffer ride, so can new shocks make it a smoother ride?
 
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Old 04-11-2013, 06:57 PM
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If your shocks are worn I'd replace them, but its not neccessary after the lift you did. If you do replace the fronts use a stock length
 
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Old 04-11-2013, 07:27 PM
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+1 hanleysh...

No, different shocks won't make a difference in the ride stiffness and you don't need to replace them from cranking the torsion bars.
 
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+1 no need to replace yours if you don't them
 


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