I'm a fan of my Bilstein 7100s
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pistonpete
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Me also, very impressed ! 
Scro
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Double check but I think for the fronts you want Bilstein AK7114SB06 Bilstein M 7100 Series Shocks | Summit Racing - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-ak7114sb06
and rears Bilstein AK7112SB06 Bilstein M 7100 Series Shocks | Summit Racing - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-ak7112sb06
and rears Bilstein AK7112SB06 Bilstein M 7100 Series Shocks | Summit Racing - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-ak7112sb06
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Thanks for the links. Leaning bilsteins or foxshocks. Having trouble finding the ones that will fit the front with the stud on top.
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Scro
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Both are rebuildable, you may want to investigate local companies that can do it and cost/service life. I would guess that Fox shocks would have a wider network of dealer/rebuilders.
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Do you have them on yours? Can I see your fronts are mounted?
Scro
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I do have Fox shocks but the truck is with Kelly Saad in AZ. I’ll text him for a pic
Scro
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Thanks for the pics. I don't have hoops on mine. It's why I need to find a shock absorber with a stud sticking out.
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Thanks,
I was hoping to have fewer parts, but if I can't find ones that work I'll have to go this route. That ballistic fab one looks stout.
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remote reservoir's are really only benefitting you if you are doing higher speed stuff with faster shock shaft speeds, they don't hurt but don't feel that you have to have them
If you call a company such as Accutune, Filthy Motorsport or Downsouth Motorsports they will set you up with custom valved shocks with whatever mounting and travel you need and chat with you about your uses and your vehicle to set you up exactly what's best for you. It's more money but it's worth it in my opinion.
If you call a company such as Accutune, Filthy Motorsport or Downsouth Motorsports they will set you up with custom valved shocks with whatever mounting and travel you need and chat with you about your uses and your vehicle to set you up exactly what's best for you. It's more money but it's worth it in my opinion.
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Understood. I don't have to have them, but if I'm upgrading anything, I want the best or nothing. Do it once and do it right kind of mentality.
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if that's the case, call one of those companies and get shocks set up custom.
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I think that may be roughly 6 months down the line if I can't find a set that works for me. Trying to finish up the other car before I focus exclusively on big red again.
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So gearing up for a camping trip and doing last-minute checks. Found out the trailer battery isn't charging. Did some digging and it's a good battery that's an AGM. So I'll be swapping that into lil red.
The issue turned out to be a bad tender. So I swapped that and everything works great.
Then I started packing and realized we needed more butane canisters. But apparently, there's been a shortage since around Christmas. So I bought a propane grill with roughly 12 cans.
Went to five different stores that claimed to have them in stock but no luck. I did however find some 5.56 ammo.
I bought the max allowed and might make another trip down there if I have time tomorrow. But for now, we're still packing up.
The issue turned out to be a bad tender. So I swapped that and everything works great.
Then I started packing and realized we needed more butane canisters. But apparently, there's been a shortage since around Christmas. So I bought a propane grill with roughly 12 cans.
Went to five different stores that claimed to have them in stock but no luck. I did however find some 5.56 ammo.
I bought the max allowed and might make another trip down there if I have time tomorrow. But for now, we're still packing up.
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I thought I had a good system for packing but the Mrs disagreed. She took out pretty much the middle section of and rearranged it all.
The generator is water proofed in the garbage bag.
I'll take a final pic of what was packed before we head out.
A couple of poser pics.
Bonus video I just found from a lil while back
The generator is water proofed in the garbage bag.
I'll take a final pic of what was packed before we head out.
A couple of poser pics.
Bonus video I just found from a lil while back
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Looks like I may have a line on some RockKrawler RRD shocks with reservoirs for $500. Buddy from work bought them and decided to sell his car. Never mounted them and they have just been sitting around in his garage. Said it's for a 5+ inch lifted truck. So if they work on Big Red I might go that route and same some cash for other projects. Anyone had experience with these? I've never heard of them
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Worried this might be too long for my front. Waiting on him to send me pics of them fully compressed.
Thinking shock hoops are in the future of this build. Any recommendations?
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my favorite shock hoops are the F250 mounts
Dorman 523-054, sold as a pair, grind off your existing mount rivets, weld these on, done in an hour per side. Minor clearancing of the inner wheel well required. Clean and easy.
Dorman 523-054, sold as a pair, grind off your existing mount rivets, weld these on, done in an hour per side. Minor clearancing of the inner wheel well required. Clean and easy.
