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Old 09-21-2012, 04:52 PM
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I have the Rancho adjustable quick lift set at #5 installed on the front and adjustable on the back set at #4 and I also just replaced the end links and this thing rides amazine both on and off road. I also replaced the red boots for black ones. I'm running 18" Fuels on 35x12.50 Nitto Terra's. The Beast rides better now than it did when I bought her new back in 06 with 89,000 less miles.
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Originally Posted by 06Beast
I have the Rancho adjustable quick lift set at #5 installed on the front and adjustable on the back set at #4 and I also just replaced the end links and this thing rides amazine both on and off road. I also replaced the red boots for black ones. I'm running 18" Fuels on 35x12.50 Nitto Terra's. The Beast rides better now than it did when I bought her new back in 06 with 89,000 less miles.
Where did you buy them and how much if you don't mind me asking?
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I got everything and installed from a local shop here on Long Island. The Ranchos ran me $1800 installed, the Moog end links $250 installed and the wheels and tires $2000 installed.
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Just put the Rancho quick lift up front and shocks out back on my .05 screw. Adjusted to just opposite of 4 in the front, five in the rear, kind of funny from above poster. $600.00 from 4x4 parts. I installed in about an hour and a half. If you buy before end of month you can get one of the shocks free, save $100.00. Well mail in rebate match of cheapest part.

Seemed Worth it, and took my leveling kit out.
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Is anyone running the Bilstein 5150 Series Reservoir shocks for the rear? Or heard anything on them good or bad? great setup for a good price it seems like
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Gonna ask this here, since it has more attention than my thread.

I am considering getting bilstein lift shocks when I replace the stock shocks on my truck. I currently have a 2" level and 33" tires.

Is it as simple as installing lift shocks and being done or am I looking at replacing lower a arms and other stuff as well? Probably dumb question but there it is anyway

Oh yea 07 Screw 6.5 bed. 2x4
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Just the shocks that simple. Takes a little more spring compression tho.
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Originally Posted by dereku
Just the shocks that simple. Takes a little more spring compression tho.
Nice, now all I need is to get a buddy to help and block up my truck. I do enjoy projects.
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Originally Posted by toole05
New pro runner series from pro comp same great ride as bilstien but half the price
toole05: How do you think the Pro Runners? They ride smooth or do you feel all the bumps? How long have you had them, any decrease in quality?
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Originally Posted by RajunKajun59
Gonna ask this here, since it has more attention than my thread.

I am considering getting bilstein lift shocks when I replace the stock shocks on my truck. I currently have a 2" level and 33" tires.

Is it as simple as installing lift shocks and being done or am I looking at replacing lower a arms and other stuff as well? Probably dumb question but there it is anyway

Oh yea 07 Screw 6.5 bed. 2x4
Need to remove the leveling spacers though, Just a side note. if not then control arms will be a problem.
Another note my 33's rub with a
17" wheel 10" wide with 305 trail grapplers. its just a touch on the flairs.


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