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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Im looking to buy the best performing shocks at the most reasonable price that will fit my 07 F150 Screw. I have a 2.5" level kit on the front.

I would also like to bring the truck up about 2 more inches in front and back.

You guys havent let me down yet, so I thought I would ask.

What are your reccomendations???????????
 
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Just from doing some reading here, it seems like BILSTEIN are the shocks to go with.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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wait, You already have the 2.5" leveling kit installed? and you want another
2" on top of this??? Pretty sure that wont work. Your ball joints will be under extreme punishment from your Upper Control Arm pointing almost straight down. Your CV angles will also be far too extreme! I highly recomend not doing this set-up. If you want 4-4.5" of lift up front look at Rancho's 4" lift or Superlift's 4.5" lift. Both are a very good product. As far as best shocks? That really depends on your budget. Bilsteins are GREAT. Also you can look at King shocks (better) or even Sway-A-Way RaceRunner shocks (by far the best...IMO) but there are lifts for the back that would work with your current set-up. AutoSpring offers a 3" block, it replaces your stock 1.5" so you get a 1.5" lift over stock. Or you can get Add A Leafs in almost any size.
Check this site out for some AWESOME shocks:
http://www.swayaway.com/VehicleMake_2.php
 

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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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RIght. You can't combine a leveling kit and a replacement shock with adjustable spring preload for more lift.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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You will always get a vote for Bilsteins from us.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ShockGuys
You will always get a vote for Bilsteins from us.

Nice plug! I hate it when people do this!!!!












j/k! I just ordered bilsteins from your site! Thanks for the discount code!!!!

-Quick
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by quickie4x4
Nice plug! I hate it when people do this!!!!

j/k! I just ordered bilsteins from your site! Thanks for the discount code!!!!

-Quick
For a second there I thought you guys had something against Site Sponsors....

Whew....
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Not at all! Your site is great and was really easy to use! I am very anxious to get the shocks! Thanks again!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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I'm glad we could help....
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by quickie4x4
Nice plug! I hate it when people do this!!!!












j/k! I just ordered bilsteins from your site! Thanks for the discount code!!!!

-Quick
hey quick, how long have you been running those iroks? are they radials? how is the tread life on them so far? and how are you rotating them? i have them as well, i just wanna know what iam in for as far as far as tread ware and maintaining them. thanks alot man.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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hey quick, how long have you been running those iroks? are they radials? how is the tread life on them so far? and how are you rotating them? i have them as well, i just wanna know what iam in for as far as far as tread ware and maintaining them. thanks alot man.
Nooq,

They are radials. Rotate them often if you want them to last. I would rotate them every oil change. I did not do this and i think they may have lasted longer had I been a bit more diligent. I have 20,000 on mine and I have about 25% tread left. I have noticed they are cracking in places and I have had to replace 1 due to a hole in the lug. I think that they are one of the best looking tires on the market, however, I am ready for something that rides a tad bit smoother. I am going to order the toyo mt in a few weeks because they are supposed to last longer.....and I am anxious to get a tire bigger than a 33".


-Quick
 
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