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Liquidoxygen

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I plan on going with a 6" pro comp lift for my 11 1500 sport. I also plan to install the bilstein 5100 adjustables at the same time. Should I just get the stage one with just the strut spacers or get the stage two lift kit with front coilovers ?
 

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i would go with the series 2 the spacers are trouble!! did you look at the rancho or the rough country kits???? They are half the money and just as tough??
 

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What dodgedoggy11 said, You may as well spend the money now and get the coilovers, the ride quality between spacer and coilover is night and day, Just food for thought, i had a rough country lift on my old chev, and it was half the price of just about anything, and it was awesome! It comes with spacers, it rode a little stiffer than stock, but its a great kit. You can also get the bilsteins afterwards too.
 

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does he need them if he is getting bilstein adjustable 5100's?
 

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does he need them if he is getting bilstein adjustable 5100's?

Simple answer, NO.

You'll either get stage 2 OR the Bilstein 5100s. If you have the money for stage 2, I'd go that route. If you're a little short on cash, the stage 1 + Bilstein 5100 setup is what I'm running and I have no complaints. I just couldn't see laying down an extra $1k for better front shocks.
 

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Thank you Kevin that's what i thought, but not having a lift, i didn't want to say something that wasn't right.
 

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The coilover completely replaces the strut. For the stage 2 Pro Comp lift, it is adjustable up to 7.5" (I believe). That route is going to cost an extra $1k. It will ride REALLY nice though.

The Bilstein 5100 route, when added to the 4.5" strut spacer with the sage 1 lift will give you a total of 7.3" of lift (4.5" + 2.8" [assuming you max them]). This route will run you about $200.

So the difference....is it worth an $800 "nicer" ride? To me it's not. I can use that money on other mods.
 

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If your thinking about Bilsteins, there is a group buy in process right now. You can go to the "Group Purchase" thread for information.
Jay
 

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Your butt and passengers will like the ride quality from the bilsteins plus the coil overs, especially if they are progressive.
 
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