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Old 08-05-2010, 12:47 PM
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How do you know if there is a torsion bar installed?? I have a 2003 1500 Quad, would going with the stock 4wd shocks work with a 2" leveling kit?? Thanks
 
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How do you know if there is a torsion bar installed?? I have a 2003 1500 Quad, would going with the stock 4wd shocks work with a 2" leveling kit?? Thanks
If you have an '02-'05 4x4 you have torsion bars. If you have a 4x2 you have coils. The 4x4 shocks for your year truck would not work, different top mounts. But there are shocks that would, many places will cross reference them for you, as stated 4 Wheel Parts can...
 
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Thanks for the replies. Will the 2500 shocks work on a 1500 with coils and a leveling kit??
 
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The 2500 front shocks are 2.3" longer exteneded with a 1 inch longer stroke. My question is would the mouting location and bolt holes match up??? Any info appreciated. Thanks
 
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I just tried replacing the front shocks it seems easy but mine are pretty rusty. the stem you hold at the top while you back off the nut that holds the top of the shock on broke off now how the hell do I get the shocks off?
 
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Hey Hammer, Do you have any experience with the Pro Comp MX-6. I know they are adjustable but other than that are there any huge variations over the ES 9000? I kow the price difference is like $65 more each shock.
 
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Hey Hammer, Do you have any experience with the Pro Comp MX-6. I know they are adjustable but other than that are there any huge variations over the ES 9000? I kow the price difference is like $65 more each shock.

I know a lot of guys have them and love them, especially in the Jeep "Off-Road Build" circles. I know they are also a Tenneco shock, so I'm guessing they are pretty much a clone of the adjustable Ranchos that I have, since Tenneco owns/makes Rancho shocks.
 
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ok so im getting an 07 2wd and would like to use the bilstein 5100 adjustables. are they only for 4wd because thats all i could find. please help
 
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ok so im getting an 07 2wd and would like to use the bilstein 5100 adjustables. are they only for 4wd because thats all i could find. please help
As far as I know, both the Bilstein and the Rancho QuickLifts are for 4x4 applications only, but you could always either call or email them...
 
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Ive got an 04 dodge ram hemi single cab, i cut 3 inches offand welded it back off the back shackle to attempt to level it and ime looking for a lil bit more was curious after looking at monroe air shocks or any other brand cant find anything to fit,U folks know where i might find a shock thats lower and that i can pump up when am pulling a trailor i intend to heat up the front springs to match the rear after i get the drop i like,any help would b appreaciatted
 


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