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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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well after going on a nice long trip this weekend i really noticed my reg cab getting really bouncy in the front i know since being a reg cab on albertas crappy roads gets a real workout whats a good 4x4 shock i can get something thats gonna last me a longgggggggggggg time. Well one thing good this weekend was i babied my truck and kept her under 2k rpm for 1 full tank of fuel(very heavy foot was hard)and i got ...best yet 750km(466miles) on a 91l tank...
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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I would reccommend Bilstein shocks from Essex Distributors in Richmond, BC. They are the distributors in Canada for Bilstein. I just recieved an order from them and all was good. Truck rides much nicer now. They've only been on for two days so I can't tell you much more than that...
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Crappy Roads in Alberta?
(Sorry, Manitoba's roads can make those look like red carpets.... ROTFLOL.)
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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There aren't a lot of options for the '06-up 1500's. Rancho's (5ks & 9ks), Bilsteins, and Monroe Sensa-Tracs. There may be more.

I purchased the Rancho 5k's for the front of mine (I have a 2.5" lift as well).

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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sctyp33
I would reccommend Bilstein shocks from Essex Distributors in Richmond, BC. They are the distributors in Canada for Bilstein. I just recieved an order from them and all was good. Truck rides much nicer now. They've only been on for two days so I can't tell you much more than that...
yup agreed .. they were wicked to deal with, always answered there phones if i had a question and 1 day turn around for email quearys... and Really fast shipping if they have your shock in stock. If not might take 2 weeks. which is still pretty good .
i paid 208 shipped with fedex to my door for the rear 0-4" lift shocks for a 2004 dodge ram
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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cool thx i looked at the bilsteins the 5100 Series Ride Height Adjustable Front (BE5-E523-H0) and 2 rear 5100 come to shiped to my door are $460.36 CAD



has anyone used them cause i want to lvl the front its either the bilsteins or the rancho quick lift

/////////////////goddamit i need to make more money lol///////////

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for 2 rancho quick lift RS999793 and 2 rancho RS9000XL RS999274 its $717.39 shiped to my door threw rockauto

iv tried to find some reviews on some ram owners with the quicklift iv herd good things from other furds and cheby cause if there close to same ill go with the bilsteins which are almost 300 cheaper which will go towards my bmf rims
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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i highly recommend fox racing shocks. they have a nitrogen reservoir and take all i can dish at them and more. fantastic shocks.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Try Performancelifts.com, they are very knowledgeable and will give you a good price and will answer your emails 7 days a week.
 
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