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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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I have a new set of Bilstein 5100 front leveling shocks,they go from 0"-2" height.I ended up going with king shocks.I have pic's in my web address.. I want 200 plus 10 for shipping...
part num is BE5-C298-H0 i have a lifted 2005 reg cab and want a little more room in the front and was just wondering if these would work or if i would just have to upgrade to coilovers. thanks
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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You can always do a 3" body lift along with your suspension lift it's seems to be a typical combo around here but I think it make the truck a little top heavy. The thing is if you lift your front more you'll have to lift the rear too unless you like the front higher look. Suspension lift kits already make the front a little higher.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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I would do a 3inch body....
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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i dont want the overall truck higher, just a little in the front b/c the fron sits about 1/2 lower than the rear. i would like it to sit about a 1/2 higher than the rear.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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You need a (1/4" lift) to creat a 1/2" to 3/4" lift. Something to think about.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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no i'll need a 1 inch lift.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Example, The AS 2" lift measures 1-1/2" in thckness but it creats a 2" lift.
Something to think about again.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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To answer your question on the bilstein's. They are 0 or 2 inches of lift. No in between.

Coilovers would be the only way to dial in the amount you are looking for. Autospring makes a 1.5" spacer.

I'd set the front to where you want it and adjust the rear with blocks and/or AAL to your pref.

What lift do you have on your truck?
 

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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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i have the stage 1 procomp lift, so i cant stack any spacers. But i REALLY dont want to spend the money on coilovers.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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How ever you need to creat 1/2" more go for it. I'm just letting you know you will not need much of a lift in order to get to the 1/2" more space you want. You need to call the company up and ask the question to them cause they make it.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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You could always take your AAL out to drop the rear.
 

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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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He wants to creat more lift in the front. Not lower the rear. If he lowers the rear he will lower the back side of the wheel well down more. He wants front lift.
 

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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BullRing
If he lowers the rear he will lower the back side of the wheel well down more.
No chit sherlock.

Thought he might be going for the cali style.

Just something to think about.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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i hear what ur saying but for me, its not worth dropping the back to make the front look higher. But thanks for the suggestion.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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What are you a b***h gotta have the last word.
 
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