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Old 04-24-2010, 07:27 PM
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What's the best shocks my Rancho's are shot? I've heard good things about Bilstein. Any thoughts?
 
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Old 04-24-2010, 07:30 PM
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That's what I'm gonna be getting here soon, along with their steering stabilizer.
 
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Old 06-08-2010, 04:40 AM
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I've had the rancho's on my 98 for 12 years and tey are still OK but I think the Bilsteins would be fine too, are the adjustable?
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Old 06-08-2010, 07:41 AM
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I put Bilsteins on both trucks, I think they ride much better than the Ranchos and skyjackers that were on them
 
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Old 06-08-2010, 08:46 AM
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Bilstein's 5100s seem to do will on my trucks.
 
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Old 06-08-2010, 09:00 AM
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I've had the Bilsteins on for about 70k and they still ride great. They are not adjustable.

I'm looking for a steering stabilizer, the original is finally shot, the cover is broke and I can see the stainless shaft. Is the Bilstein the way to go with this as well?
 
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Old 07-22-2010, 09:00 AM
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My question is how do the bushings in the lower mounts hold up. I keep beating the lower mount bushing out of mine. it's a 4x4 is this common for these trucks.
 
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