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Old 11-03-2012, 12:28 PM
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In about a week I will be completely redoing my suspension. So far I have, New JRS 2100lb rated leaf springs (6) leaf. I wanted heavier springs for hauling wood and towing my 12' utility trailer. Added a 2" tuff country AAL. New moog front coils with 2" coil over spacer. New 295/70R17 tires.

I still need shocks, Im thinking the rear is going to be stiff when I'm running empty. What good shocks are there to help soften the rear when running empty which is 75% of the time.
 
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Old 11-03-2012, 03:45 PM
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What good shocks are there to help soften the rear when running empty which is 75% of the time.

None, keep 400lbs. in the back!
 
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What about the adjustable Ranchos? You just turn zee **** on the fly.
 
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^^^ RS9000's. Nice shocks.

I have Procomp ES9000's on my 2500 and the ride is good enough for me. The Nitrogen shocks are great, they handle very well with and without loads.
 
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Old 11-04-2012, 04:06 PM
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I went out on a limb, and purchased a set of Zone offroad products shocks off of eBay $159 for the set. I checked there site, seems legit.

http://zoneoffroad.com/prod-display?...97&dca=33&dsv=
 
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I've got the rear, AAL done with new shocks, and drivers side coil over spacer half done. Finishing up tomorrow. Will post before and after pics.
 
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The tires are some worn slap out 33" x 12.50 x 17
Tomorrow it's getting some new 295/70/17
 
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You need to get rid of those shiny strips of tin foil on your wheel wells.
 
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^^ Agreed.


Truck looks good though!
 
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Looks good! Like the stance, that's about all I wanna do with mine
 


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