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Old 05-01-2014, 06:24 PM
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Just installed my new bilstein 5100 back and front. Powder coated wheels and new 275/65/20 cooper zeon LTZ tires. Will get better pics tomorrow
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I like the wheel color!
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Wish I got the Coopers. How has the ride changed with the new shocks?
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Originally Posted by Dozer5
Wish I got the Coopers. How has the ride changed with the new shocks?
Just did mine on Saturday with new bilsteins 5100s replacing 81k stockers, and it is much better, firmer but not jarring.
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Ok, thank you. Trying to decide between these and the Rancho Quick Lifts.
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Ok, thank you. Trying to decide between these and the Rancho Quick Lifts.
If you go the bilstein route make sure to have a good heavy duty spring compressor, and be prepared to cut the nut of the top of the old strut (used a dremel) , but other than that swapping the spring over was easy.
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Ok, appreciate the advice.
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haven't driven it yet...will do tomorrow
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i like the coopers...my 3rd set...the only tire i ever purchased really
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I couldn't wait because Jiffy Lube failed my inspection due to one tire being worn more on the inside. Had to have an alignment and the only tires similar to those in stock were the Good Year Silent Armors. Would have been a week to get the Coopers. Next set for sure!


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