Need new shocks, need suggestions

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STYSMason

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I just installed a Maxtrac 4.5" Spindle Kit with 3" rear spring kit. Then I added 2" spacers to all coil springs. No this thing rides like a mule and want as close to a cadillac ride as possible. What brand shocks should I go with to help make this thing ride amazing! I was thinking Fox or King, but they are expensive and are they any better than any other brand?
 

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Remove the spacers up front , and install Bilstein 5100s adjustable shocks . Set them to + 2.1" one ring down from the top .
I installed the Bilsteins up front for just a level , and now my truck rides better than stock !

I'm not familiar with your lift , but I know the bills ride like a Cadillac!
Wait on doing anything to the back , the fronts may be all you need ...
 

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Fox/Icon/Radflo/King are all expensive but worth the money. The 2" diameter one's tend to be relatively reasonable though.
 

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I have heard good things about Fox ! I went bilsteins because I got a good deal NEW from a Ram Forum Member.
 

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Yea I was going to get radflos all the way around, but I decided to build a drift car XD. Bilsteins were much more economical
 

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I just put bilsteins on my truck and the ride is night/day better. If you have the money look into finding a set that already has coil springs installed such as the rancho quick lift. Compressing the springs and getting the top nut off to get the coil spring off to add to the bilsteins can be a real PITA. Also I had to cut one of my lower strut mount bolts off because it was seized. The joys of living up north and dealing with salty roads in the winter.
 

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If you do the bills do yourself a favor have on hand double box end offset wrenches 18 mm , 19mm & 3/4" , I used two of the three between the stock & the bills top nut ,can't remember which
 

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I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure Maxtrac only makes kits like that for a 2wd. So the adjustable bilsteins would not work for you up front.
 

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Hey man I was wondering did the new shocks help the ride. I did a 7 inch lift with 41/2 in the back and the ride is horrible. Shakes wondering if it helped when you changed the shocks
 

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yeah if its 2wd 5100s will not work for you. Probably need fox shocks or something
 
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