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Old Aug 21, 2021 | 10:33 PM
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Hi wats everyone’s choice of upgraded shocks and why?
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 03:11 AM
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Welcome to the forum! For me, it's Bilstein. Why? Because they have a reputation for building high quality shocks. I have always had great luck with them, since the 1990's when I first used them. And the bonus? They also make shocks to level out the front end of my trucks. Oh, and another bonus, they're not insanely expensive either. So, for me, reputation, quality that lives up to the reputation, benefit of a lift, and price. What's not to love?
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 03:15 AM
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Bilstein or Fox
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 01:08 PM
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Fox. Well built, easy install front back. Bilsteins are labor intensive, use your olde springs, and look like crap after a northern winter due to the poor finish. They do work well though, and low cost.
HaloLift is another good product, as well as Icon, King, but $$$$
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Well I went the $$$ way. Was looking for more than just shocks. Icon 2.5 and 2.0 in rear, slight level, better sprung front. High quality, rebuildable, upgradeable.
But I can understand the need to budget. KM
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 04:33 PM
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I would go halo’s up front for the best coilover ride in my opinion. I had the adjustable icon 2.5’s and even on the softest setting don’t ride as smooth as the halos. I think the icons are more of a high speed off-road shock.
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 05:00 PM
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I would go halo’s up front for the best coilover ride in my opinion. I had the adjustable icon 2.5’s and even on the softest setting don’t ride as smooth as the halos. I think the icons are more of a high speed off-road shock.
how much would it cost for a set up like that?installed.?
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 05:03 PM
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Well I went the $$$ way. Was looking for more than just shocks. Icon 2.5 and 2.0 in rear, slight level, better sprung front. High quality, rebuildable, upgradeable.
But I can understand the need to budget. KM
just checking wats a good set up cause I only have 41,000k.shocks still good.
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Old Aug 22, 2021 | 05:05 PM
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Welcome to the forum! For me, it's Bilstein. Why? Because they have a reputation for building high quality shocks. I have always had great luck with them, since the 1990's when I first used them. And the bonus? They also make shocks to level out the front end of my trucks. Oh, and another bonus, they're not insanely expensive either. So, for me, reputation, quality that lives up to the reputation, benefit of a lift, and price. What's not to love?
mine is already levelled just checking to see a good set up for the future I only have 41,000k on truck.good for now.lol
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I paid $900 for halos up front, I’m not sure what labor would run as I did it myself.
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