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Old Dec 5, 2019 | 10:13 PM
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Dropping my *** end to level it out (2" drop shackles) and was planning to use the 5100 shocks, my shop said they aren't set up for a lowered truck. Has anyone used these with their mild drop? Do I need to find something designed for such a 2" rear drop?
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Old Dec 5, 2019 | 10:49 PM
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4wd or 2wd? If you have a 4wd the 2wd shocks options may be shorter (they do not have blocks over the rear springs like 4wd) . KM
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 07:50 AM
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2 Wheel drive
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 08:38 AM
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Try asking in the Lowered Trucks section. May find your combination described here, or ask the question. KM
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 01:46 PM
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I'd personally call Bilstein and ask...
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 02:10 PM
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I'm quite sure members have described having lowered rear combined with 5100 Bilsteins. Either shackles or blocks you may find reference with a site search.
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 11:07 AM
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Look at Eibach, they do lowering.
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