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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Got my 5100s installed!

Well I've been dying to get a pair of these for a while. I found some on here from another member, he only had 2,000 miles on them and said I could return them if I didn't like the shape of them. Well I got them and they looked fine so I installed the rears my self. They were pretty tough to brake the bolts free to take out the OEM shocks. Then I had my local Mechanic who has done all the work on my truck and he installed the fronts for $103 (with an alignment)

I got right under 2" of total lift, I measured 37" to the bottom of the front fender and it was 37" even, after it was 38 3/4" tall so I am happy. It finally looks like a truck, and now it handles like a sports car. I love the firmer tighter ride!

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Sorry for the foggy pics but it was humid out and my lense fogged up
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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looks good
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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Looks good!...truck looks great
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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looks good, but what happened to your badges?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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And I thought I beat my truck up.

Congrats on the 5100s!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby FX4
looks good, but what happened to your badges?
Thanks Mine are off so I can paint them
Originally Posted by 1st4x4
And I thought I beat my truck up.

Congrats on the 5100s!
It was from the previous owner I haven't done anything to the truck body damage wise
only has 2 dents in her too

She's still my baby though
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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these are next on my list!!! cant wait.!!!

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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these are next on my list!!! cant wait.!!!

chris
you won't regret it!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Looks good man! Now you just need some bigger tires.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Looks good man! Now you just need some bigger tires.

For sure
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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hows the ride compared to stock. I will def. be going with bilsteins once the stock ones go out and replace my level kit. I have Bilsteins on the stang and love em.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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hows the ride compared to stock. I will def. be going with bilsteins once the stock ones go out and replace my level kit. I have Bilsteins on the stang and love em.
They are awesome! Really great handling and a smooth ride, they do hit a tad bit harder on decent size pot holes, but what shock doesn't
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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I'm glad they worked out well for you...truck looks good !
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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I'm glad they worked out well for you...truck looks good !
Yeah Thanks Again!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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dumb question, but if you put the 5100's on you can take out the 2" spacer if you already have a leveling kit?
 
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