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Old 10-29-2008, 01:13 PM
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Question rear bilstein shocks
How do I know what length shocks to buy? Like the extended and collapsed length of the shocks? Any info would be appreciated.

And these would be for a lifted truck, I have the 6 inch procomp and AAL.
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 02:53 PM
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And if orgot about the valving options, i want whatever would be for soft ride. Don't want anything stiff. Looking at the 5150's in case that helps.
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 05:34 PM
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Anyone??
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 05:59 PM
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im not 100% sure, my shocks are still good, but you will need shocks for 6" lift. they should have a choice for that under the selection menu
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 06:16 PM
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Yeai know that. It just has valving options and extended and collapsed lengths. NO choices for a 6 inch lift, these are the rears no the fronts.
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 06:30 PM
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I have the 12" travel. You'll need the stiffer valving to help damped those heavy rims/tires.
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jditta
Yeai know that. It just has valving options and extended and collapsed lengths. NO choices for a 6 inch lift, these are the rears no the fronts.
Specs for the ones you need

11.93" travel
255/70 valving
29.70 extended
17.78 collapsed
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FoMoCoFan17
I have the 12" travel. You'll need the stiffer valving to help damped those heavy rims/tires.
Thanks man. Thats 12 inches of travel or at least 12? And the valving options they offer are 170/60 or 255/70. I'm assuming the 255/70 is what I need.
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 07:02 PM
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Thanks guys, disregard that post fomoco. I hope this softens up the ride in the rear now.
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 07:04 PM
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Thanks man, disregard that previous post fomoco. I hope this softens up the rear of my trucks ride.
No problem, I think you'll enjoy the ride. I know I love my 5150's
 
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Old 10-29-2008, 07:19 PM
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No problem, I think you'll enjoy the ride. I know I love my 5150's
Ditto.
 
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