ColtRice17

ohk so I have aftermarket torsion keys and shocks that came on my truck when I got it. so my question is where do I get shocks that will hold the truck up a little firmer and higher. because stock shocks end up being almost 3" too short.

4x4wolf

Stock shocks work when with just torsion keys. Still plenty of travel in them.

ColtRice17

Right but I have aftermarket torsion keys and about 9" of space above my 28670 17's. Will a bilstein 5100 work or is it too much?

Dholla

Bilstein or fabtech. I have bilstein shocks with the torsion bars maxed and it works fine. Plus, like I mentioned in another thread. When bilstein shocks get worn out they can be re built for cheap

ColtRice17

How do I rebuild them? Does it require special tools? And how long have you had yours and how rough are you on them? The reason I ask is when I off road I get pretty rough and just destroyed the front passenger side.

Dholla

Bilstein's corporate headquaters is right down the street from my house and that's where I found out its possible, then I took my truck to a shop called off road warehouse and they rebuilt them for $35 a shock since I don't have the space or tools to do it. Idk how to do it yourself but call bilstein and they could tell you. ..

I bought my truck two years ago and the original owner had them on for awhile I believe so I'm guessing around 5 years. They've been through a lot of off roading and desert running last year and the year before that so they were worn out

OTG02

Srry not trying to jack the thread but was wondering will I need new front shock that are longer in a 2wd with a 1.5 inch coil spacer.??? I am new to lift and leveling and have not a clue thanks.