bought a 2.5" levelin kit.... got one question
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Thank Dude! i owe ya one
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I will counter what is being said here. Note, this information is for 2006+ 1500's (non-mega cab).
If you are adding a coil spacer (such as a 2.5" spacer), then you do NOT want to get longer shocks/struts. That will just make the lift higher (which isn't good, because 2.5" is max with this type of lift).
If you get longer struts, then you should NOT have the coil spacers installed. In other words, if you get the Bilstein or Rancho lift shocks (which are longer), then you would not use a spacer with them.
This information comes directly from Bilstein and Rancho, along with Moe's Performance.
I recently went through this. I had put on a 2.5" coil spacer last year, and wanted new shocks this year. I assumed I needed longer shocks as well, but that was not the case.
Also, you will notice that your shock choices are very small compared to the pre-strut setup and the 2500's.
I would recommend you call around and gather information as well. Don't just believe all our of our answers.
joe
If you are adding a coil spacer (such as a 2.5" spacer), then you do NOT want to get longer shocks/struts. That will just make the lift higher (which isn't good, because 2.5" is max with this type of lift).
If you get longer struts, then you should NOT have the coil spacers installed. In other words, if you get the Bilstein or Rancho lift shocks (which are longer), then you would not use a spacer with them.
This information comes directly from Bilstein and Rancho, along with Moe's Performance.
I recently went through this. I had put on a 2.5" coil spacer last year, and wanted new shocks this year. I assumed I needed longer shocks as well, but that was not the case.
Also, you will notice that your shock choices are very small compared to the pre-strut setup and the 2500's.
I would recommend you call around and gather information as well. Don't just believe all our of our answers.
joe
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I will counter what is being said here. Note, this information is for 2006+ 1500's (non-mega cab).
If you are adding a coil spacer (such as a 2.5" spacer), then you do NOT want to get longer shocks/struts. That will just make the lift higher (which isn't good, because 2.5" is max with this type of lift).
If you get longer struts, then you should NOT have the coil spacers installed. In other words, if you get the Bilstein or Rancho lift shocks (which are longer), then you would not use a spacer with them.
This information comes directly from Bilstein and Rancho, along with Moe's Performance.
I recently went through this. I had put on a 2.5" coil spacer last year, and wanted new shocks this year. I assumed I needed longer shocks as well, but that was not the case.
Also, you will notice that your shock choices are very small compared to the pre-strut setup and the 2500's.
I would recommend you call around and gather information as well. Don't just believe all our of our answers.
joe
If you are adding a coil spacer (such as a 2.5" spacer), then you do NOT want to get longer shocks/struts. That will just make the lift higher (which isn't good, because 2.5" is max with this type of lift).
If you get longer struts, then you should NOT have the coil spacers installed. In other words, if you get the Bilstein or Rancho lift shocks (which are longer), then you would not use a spacer with them.
This information comes directly from Bilstein and Rancho, along with Moe's Performance.
I recently went through this. I had put on a 2.5" coil spacer last year, and wanted new shocks this year. I assumed I needed longer shocks as well, but that was not the case.
Also, you will notice that your shock choices are very small compared to the pre-strut setup and the 2500's.
I would recommend you call around and gather information as well. Don't just believe all our of our answers.
joe
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On second thought maybe I skipped being a pro and went right too captain staus lol
anyway yes your good with your stock struts however get them changed if over 50k mine are stock and I can feel the boat bounce it's there but I can live with it for another year /did too many mod.s too quick.lol
anyway yes your good with your stock struts however get them changed if over 50k mine are stock and I can feel the boat bounce it's there but I can live with it for another year /did too many mod.s too quick.lol