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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Need New Shocks but have a ????

Hey guys I am looking to replace my stock shocks, 25,000miles, with some better ones. The problem is I do not want to change the ride height. My truck clears my garage door by about 2 inches, with my new cap on the back.
From what I get the Bilsteins will raise the height, will the Rancho 9000xl do the same? If they both do, what else can your guys suggest??

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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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The Bilsteins have two different models. The standard ones won't raise the height. The 5100s will only raise the height if you put them on the setting but you can keep them at stock height.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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The Bilsteins have two different models. The standard ones won't raise the height. The 5100s will only raise the height if you put them on the setting but you can keep them at stock height.
Thanks Thump, every site I looked at the Bilsteins had an * that stated lifted.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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I just ordered the 9000xl's for the rear. They are not supoosed to raise height at all. I was planning to get same for front but I now see the Bilstein 5100s are @ 1/2 price so I think I'll go that route and just leave at 0 lift. 9000xl's for front are @ $180 each & I can get 5100's/pair for $180. I not really concerned about giving up the adjustability on the front.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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I just ordered the 9000xl's for the rear. They are not supoosed to raise height at all. I was planning to get same for front but I now see the Bilstein 5100s are @ 1/2 price so I think I'll go that route and just leave at 0 lift. 9000xl's for front are @ $180 each & I can get 5100's/pair for $180. I not really concerned about giving up the adjustability on the front.
Where can you get the 5100's for $180 a pair?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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I think it was topgunzcustomz.com Seen a set of four 5100's for $360 as I recall on ebay for 04-07 no lift, and so I called for price on just front pair and she said half or $180, which is such a steal.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Power Kid
I just ordered the 9000xl's for the rear. They are not supoosed to raise height at all. I was planning to get same for front but I now see the Bilstein 5100s are @ 1/2 price so I think I'll go that route and just leave at 0 lift. 9000xl's for front are @ $180 each & I can get 5100's/pair for $180. I not really concerned about giving up the adjustability on the front.
Is there a certain model number for the 9000xl's? Or are they all the same?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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For stock hieght: 4wd # Rear RS999286 Front #RS999767
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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For stock hieght: 4wd # Rear RS999286 Front #RS999767
Thanks!!
 
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