Maxtrac Shocks vs Billstein Shocks

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Guys,

Looking at their 7" lift and was wondering if the Billsteins are worth the extra money in regards to a ride closest to or exceeding OEM? Is it worth the couple extra hundred bucks?
 
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My opinion, yes. Shocks are one of the biggest things that actually control the ride of your truck. The shocks that most lift companies provide are a standard white body shock with their sticker put on them. So essentially they'll give you a very similar ride to stock. Bilsteins will give you a better ride quality than stock keeping everything feeling more controlled and less bouncy if that makes sense. They should also last longer than the generic shocks.
 
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Bilstein always unless you like replacing. They will outlast all others in my opinion.
 
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The Bilstein's that Maxtrac sells in their kit will work. They are some shocks that are specific to Maxtrac and they will be fine for a 2wd. They're just not adjustable. I would highly recommend the Bilstein's over the Maxtrac shocks. No offense to Maxtrac or anyone who has their shocks but they are just a cheap twin tube design that is basically just like stock except longer. The Bills are monotube and are much better.
 
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Got it. That's the consensus.. the Bilstein's are better everywhere I'm seeing. Just wanted to get confirmation from people who knew. Thanks guys...
 
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Post back pics after install :)
 
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Graygoose said:
Post back pics after install :)
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Will do Graygoose. Just bought the kit online.. they are offering 10% at checkout right now which was a nice little surprise. Now trying to decide on wheels/tires. Don't know whether to stay on 33's and if they would look too small, or move up to 35's?
 
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Will do Graygoose. Just bought the kit online.. they are offering 10% at checkout right now which was a nice little surprise. Now trying to decide on wheels/tires. Don't know whether to stay on 33's and if they would look too small, or move up to 35's?
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35's IMHO....will look great! Didn't kill mileage on mine, and the looks are way better now :D
 
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35's IMHO....will look great! Didn't kill mileage on mine, and the looks are way better now :D
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10-4.. I'm leaning towards RBP AK-8 67RMB's with a 0+ offset in a 20x9 wrapped in some Nitto G2's in 35x12.50-20's. Best price I found is with Mr. Wheel Deal at $2368 mounted, balanced and shipped. Any other suggested companies for wheel/tire packages? Probably shouldn't be getting off topic here.. but everyone likes to save money right? LOL
 
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That sounds pretty good to me $$
 
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Steen said:
Guys,

Looking at their 7" lift and was wondering if the Billsteins are worth the extra money in regards to a ride closest to or exceeding OEM? Is it worth the couple extra hundred bucks?
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I've had both. If you can afford the bilsteins get those. Maxtrac shocks are trash. I have them now and i'm changing back to bilsteins or fox.
 
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