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Old 04-18-2017, 05:54 AM
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Default Best/cheapest option for front strut 2" level

I'm looking for new struts that will give me 2" of lift in the front, preferably adjustable. I already have a strut spacer so I need to find a 2" taller strut without breaking the bank. If someone could provide me with my options and links that would be great. Thanks
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So.. are you going to remove the strut spacer and replace it with an adjustable strut... or are you looking to add an additional 2 inches
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Add 2" so I don't have to stack spacers, I hear that's bad.
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Originally Posted by 45pro
Add 2" so I don't have to stack spacers, I hear that's bad.
4" of lift on an otherwise stock truck will be almost as bad. You really need a full lift to go that high.
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You can maybe go 1/2" higher without issue, but you definitely wouldn't even be able to bolt anything back together if you went with a 2" longer coilover setup AND a 2" spacer. That's 4" of lift. Your uca would be sitting on the coil and your cv axle would instantly be destroyed (if 4wd).

You really shouldnt go higher than 2.5" whether it be a longer coilover setup or spacer.
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I believe he has a 6 inch lift now and is looking to go 8".. a set of Billies set to 2" should get you what you want.
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Originally Posted by techrep
I believe he has a 6 inch lift now and is looking to go 8".. a set of Billies set to 2" should get you what you want.
Exactly,

...Billies???

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Bilstein Bilstein 5100 Series Shock Absorber - 24-185776 24-185776 Shock Absorbers

$75.49
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Best and cheapest typically aren't related. Get the adjustable bilsteins. Buy once, cry once.

I went from a 2" spacer lift to bilsteins and the truck rides and handles much better.
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Techrep, is that the shock inside the spring? So I just need to transfer my spring to this and add my 6" spacer to it correct?

Also it says it doesn't fit my truck....

I need an adjustable strut that will raise my front end 2". I want adjustible just in case my 2" AAL doesnt actually raise my rear a full 2". I want to be leveled with 8" of lift, no Cali Lean for me lol

I appreciate the​​​​​​ help man!

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