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Old 04-20-2011, 08:19 AM
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When we did ours on our trucks we left the overloads on and it took about 2 hrs at the firestation fairly easy and definatly made a difference in the ride. We went with airlift bags and compressor and love em
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 09:43 AM
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A good set of aftermarket shocks will help a bunch. I'm going to get a compressor system with bags myself someday.
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 06:46 PM
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I got adjustable rancho ones but still hate the bounce. Guess need to check out the bags.
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 07:05 PM
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Ranchos are junk. Bilsteins is where its at. Also I didnt learn from this mistake one time it took 3 times. Dont fall for the cheaper shocks go with the blue and yellow. You wont regret it. Simple math real quick

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45 each side roughly 90 bucks if you get free shipping. Hate the ride ditch the ranchos and pay 180 for the bilsteins love the ride and instead of just a 180 now your out 270.
Trust me Bilsteins.
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 07:28 PM
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Aight thanks. I'll check into that.
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 08:11 PM
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X2 on the Bilsteins. Rancho shocks are very harsh due to their valving or the lack thereof. I put all 4 Bilsteins on my 2010 for $300 and the ride is awesome. Like Killstroker said, you won't regret it.
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 08:42 PM
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Well bout the only way I learn is the wrong way first so I'll give the blisters a shot. Guess the adjustable thingy **** suckered me in. Must be good y'all like em.
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:10 PM
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if you run 50psi in front and 45psi in the rear it will make a big differenece in the ride. But bring psi back up when towing.
 
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Old 04-25-2011, 08:55 PM
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is it 4x4?
 
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Old 04-26-2011, 01:00 AM
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Yeah mine is 4x4. If u lower the tire pressure that much, don't the tires start cupping bad and a spongy steering?
 


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