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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 01:56 AM
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well I just got done putting a long arm Kit in with 3.5" coils springs up front n 2" coil spacers, IM running 1000 shocks series I believe fully extend at about 33.5" , but I I want more flex out of it, any ideas? size shocks n I wanted to relocate my rear shocks to the top of the axle next to the leaf spring n V notch them to the center ?

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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 01:59 AM
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How about some Bilsteins?
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 02:03 AM
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what size tho? I was looking at the 5100
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 02:04 AM
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5100 but the are only 25 fully extend the ones I have on now are 33"....
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by wrench_rbo_510
what size tho? I was looking at the 5100
Remove your shocks.
Flex the Suspension
Measure the distance between the mounts for both Extended and Collapsed lengths.
Order your shocks based on these measurements.
Add a set of limiting straps to your front end too.

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5100 but the are only 25 fully extend the ones I have on now are 33"....
There's more than 1 size......

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...hock-Absorbers
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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oh rite on , just woke up I'm bout to start working on the Jeep , IM also making half doors .but thanks for the advice !
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