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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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Strut help

Alright fellas today i had my UCA and BJ's changed on my 05 f150 and while doing it my mechanic told me I have a crack in one of my struts. I was wondering what you guys recommend on running with as a replacement I plan on changing all of them when I do it also I have a 2.5" leveling kit. Let me know what you think
 
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 08:52 PM
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You could go with a set of bilstein 5100's or Rancho 9000's, they'd allow you to get rid of the spacer, have better angles depending on the height you set them on, and you'd get better ride quality.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 03:12 PM
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I haven't really looked around much but can I get the 9000 for the front also or do I need the quick lift they offer?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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Quick lifts to replace the leveling kit, and I think they make standard 9000's for stock height if you wanted to keep the leveling kit.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Well I look at it as I bought the level to use it so I feel as if I should just get a set of the 9000s and keep the level which I'm fine with. The only thing I don't like with the ranchos is the god awful red boot do you have to use it? Also where is the best place to buy a set of 9000s and if possible what part numbers for front and rear?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 12:56 PM
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Yep
Originally Posted by pizzaman711
Quick lifts to replace the leveling kit, and I think they make standard 9000's for stock height if you wanted to keep the leveling kit.
You don't have to run the boot, our website will have that info too
for the stock strut and rear shock.
March 1 is right around the corner.
Originally Posted by stevo198914
Well I look at it as I bought the level to use it so I feel as if I should just get a set of the 9000s and keep the level which I'm fine with. The only thing I don't like with the ranchos is the god awful red boot do you have to use it? Also where is the best place to buy a set of 9000s and if possible what part numbers for front and rear?
 
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