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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Default Budget boost w/shocks install...................

This post isn't about how to install the kit,it's about the shocks that came with it. I purchased it from ebay from Hammerhead 4x4,it's a Fatbobs garage kit. Anyways,the rear shocks are terrible,to the point of being unsafe. Hit a decent bump and they will bounce 3-4 times,also giving the truck a wallowing feeling. I can bounce off the rear hitch and it will bounce several times,just like wore out shocks. So,is this normal from these shocks or just a bad set? the fronts are fine. Gonna call them tomorrow,just wanted a little feedback.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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There's a reason people call it fleabay
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Haha looks like someone got the shaft...now that i think of it thats the same place i got my spring spacers...good thing i didnt get the kit
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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if u were going with BB and shocks thats already super cheap, why would u go cheaper and buy off brand?

now u get to spend more money and buy real shocks
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cruzer
if u were going with BB and shocks thats already super cheap, why would u go cheaper and buy off brand?

now u get to spend more money and buy real shocks
And that's what I did Got the Bilstein 5100s through 4wheel parts for $304 shipped,should make a huge improvement.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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friend put some of those on his tundra looks good and he likes them

grats
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Monkeybutt2000
And that's what I did Got the Bilstein 5100s through 4wheel parts for $304 shipped,should make a huge improvement.
It will, I did the same thing. Add front/rear sways and it'll handle like it should have from the factory. I'm guessing the shocks that came with the kit weren't pressurized?
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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It will, I did the same thing. Add front/rear sways and it'll handle like it should have from the factory. I'm guessing the shocks that came with the kit weren't pressurized?
You know I can't remeber,but I'm 95% certain these are the cheapest shocks from Rough Country.
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