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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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what would be the most cost effective way to stiffen the suspension in the front? 2wd quad cab.

the snow is taking a beating on my poor little kota
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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rancho shock will stiffen the front for around 125$each

or a tm leveling kit...or both will be VERY STIFF
 

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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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I just got Ranchos and a TM kit installed today. Nice and stiff ..... the truck handles amazing. Taking turns and braking feels awesome.

I got my Ranchos for $165 shipped from autopartswarehouse with a coupon.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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does TM have a website?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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http://www.trailmastersuspension.com/

You may want to look for a 2" kit for 2wd. Your back end to front end rake is a little greater than a 4x4s.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Default why you want it stiffer???

if its because the front end is bouncing it will make it worst besause stock dodge shock are weak... if its not bouncing then go for the TM spacer installled inside the shock..but if you have the opportunity to have the shocks in your hand its the good time to change them monroe with TM or rancho alone
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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If youre going to install any kit inside the strut, just do new struts. Youre basically all the way there labor wise. And youll want a front end alignment when you get the kit installed, my steering wheel needed to be straightened since the shaft was at a new angle.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dakkkota
rancho shock will stiffen the front for around 125$each

or a tm leveling kit...or both will be VERY STIFF
He is correct
 

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lol ;P
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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The Rancho struts will stiffen up the front end by themselves. The TM leveling kit will stiffen it up further, not necessary though. But for the extra $100, you can level it out if you wish.
 
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