Shock Upgrade Questions
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Shock Upgrade Questions
Alright, first off hello everyone, I've gotten a lot of great info off this forum over the time that i've owned my diesel, but finally decided to make an account.
My truck: 1995 Dodge 2500 12v 4x4 Regular Cab Long Bed Laramie with an Auto on 35's.
My situation: I have searched an found many questions about running larger shocks after a leveling kit. Unfortunately that isn't what my question is. My shocks are in need of replacement, however to this point I have yet to install a leveling kit on my truck. It clears 35's just fine as is and I have no intentions of leveling it in the near, near future. However, I am considering having a steel front bumper fabricated for it this summer which, when installed, could make a leveling kit necessary. I don't know.
I have decided to go with rough country 2.2 shocks because I can get them from a local vendor that I am very fond of for a great price. (I know about the bilstein bias from much of the diesel community, however I have had bad experiences with bilsteins in the past that makes me uncomfortable running them). 2.2's come in either 0-1" of lift or 2-3" of lift.
My question: Would it be good if I ran 2-3" shocks on my current stock setup to allow me the ability to add a leveling kit in the future if necessary? I just can't see a situation where they would bottom out before other things hitting such as tires in the wheel wells or something along that line. I would like to be able to avoid buying 2 sets of shocks if at all possible. Please let me know what you guys know from experience! Thanks!
My truck: 1995 Dodge 2500 12v 4x4 Regular Cab Long Bed Laramie with an Auto on 35's.
My situation: I have searched an found many questions about running larger shocks after a leveling kit. Unfortunately that isn't what my question is. My shocks are in need of replacement, however to this point I have yet to install a leveling kit on my truck. It clears 35's just fine as is and I have no intentions of leveling it in the near, near future. However, I am considering having a steel front bumper fabricated for it this summer which, when installed, could make a leveling kit necessary. I don't know.
I have decided to go with rough country 2.2 shocks because I can get them from a local vendor that I am very fond of for a great price. (I know about the bilstein bias from much of the diesel community, however I have had bad experiences with bilsteins in the past that makes me uncomfortable running them). 2.2's come in either 0-1" of lift or 2-3" of lift.
My question: Would it be good if I ran 2-3" shocks on my current stock setup to allow me the ability to add a leveling kit in the future if necessary? I just can't see a situation where they would bottom out before other things hitting such as tires in the wheel wells or something along that line. I would like to be able to avoid buying 2 sets of shocks if at all possible. Please let me know what you guys know from experience! Thanks!
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