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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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So I'm just trying to find out if there is a coilover for the front that would eliminate a strut spacer for a 4" lift, anybody know of a solution? All I can seem to find are 2" or 6" lift coilovers...
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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no ideas? blast...
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Old May 1, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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There's a bunch of threads on this. Search them: but I think rancho makes one most people seem to run
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Old May 1, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by I just don't know
There's a bunch of threads on this. Search them: but I think rancho makes one most people seem to run
Im pretty sure there isn't a single thread on this actually but thanks. Rancho's coilovers are only 2.5" btw
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With my Rancho 4" lift I used a set of there RS9000XL front shocks, but you reuse your springs. No spacers. I actually added a 1" spacer just to get a little more lift.
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I think the Billsteins will work too, but not totally sure. When you order the Rancho shocks, it asks if you are running a lift.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kitchenboy
With my Rancho 4" lift I used a set of there RS9000XL front shocks, but you reuse your springs. No spacers. I actually added a 1" spacer just to get a little more lift.
are the shocks just extended with a higher spring perch? or do they use a spacer ontop of the shock body that holds the spring higher?

I'm thinking of contacting king/icon/fox to talk about a custom option but I'm thinking dropping probably 2k on some coilovers after 2k on a lift might be a bit much... haha
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Why do you only want four and not six?
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Old May 1, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by I just don't know
Why do you only want four and not six?
I honestly think 4 looks better. Maybe hes the same.

But theres also garages (parking and home), a very short wife/girlfriend, gas mileage(doubt its a huge difference). Plenty of reasons. Im still looking for a cheap 4 but if I buy new im getting a 6..
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Ya I get that. I would just do this. Get 5100's and throw a leveling puck on them. There's your four inches. Or get a 3in level and 35s. I don't think you'll miss an inch. But that's me.
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