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BPE's for a 2"BB. Necessary?

Old 11-29-2012, 12:27 AM
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Default BPE's for a 2"BB. Necessary?

Sorry, originally posted this in the OEM forum:

I have heard mixed reviews about whether it is necessary to install Bar Pin Eliminators when installing a 2" lift (coil spacers and Shackles) I would just replace with lift shocks, but all 4 shocks are pretty new and in good shape.

I dont use her for heavy offroad, basically just a daily driver and the occasional camping trail.

I know the stock-length shocks will be near or at their max extension.

I also know that BPE's have other positive side effects, but are they a must??

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BPE's have nothing to do with the size of your lift. BPE's are strictly to eliminate the possibility of the bar pin bolts seizing in the bolt holes and breaking when you attempt to remove them.
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Originally Posted by jtodaro
BPE's have nothing to do with the size of your lift. BPE's are strictly to eliminate the possibility of the bar pin bolts seizing in the bolt holes and breaking when you attempt to remove them.
I understand that the main use of BPE's is to eliminate the bar pin. But in doing so, it relocates where your shock is mounted giving you an extra.5"-1" of shock use.

I guess I should re-phrase my question:

Can I use my stock-length shocks with a 2" lift, or will I break them?
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