Bilsteins 2.1 or 2.8?

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JLEW

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My truck goes into the shop Monday. The only issue I have left is what setting to put my Bilsteins on. The mods are 6" RCX lift, 1" Rear Coil Spacer, Bilsteins, 20x9 Vision Brutal wheels, Copper STT 37x12.5 Tires, 40" LED light bar, and Finder Flares. I want the truck level and I understand the shocks will settle a little over the first few weeks.
 
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If my measurements are right even with 2.8 I think it is still going to leave me with around a inch rake. Correct me if I am wrong?
 

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Correct. You'll probably have some rake on that even being set at 2.8

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I know a lot people do not like RCX, but I have never had any problem out of mine in the past. RZRMAN how do you like the Super 44? I am torn between it and the 40.
 

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I do like my 44. There's quite a few members on here with them. The only thing I don't care much for is when the mds kicks in...its definetly a low, but noticeable hum that doesn't sound that great but it's not horrible.

But it does sound really good other than that.
 
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That does not sounds to bad, I like the sound of the 44 better. I wonder if the Super 40 has the same issue too.
 

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I've heard they all do. Unless you get a tuner or put in towhaul to eliminate mds.

I've just gotten use to it. Some dudes lose their minds.

The only time I really notice it is when I'm driving slow through my neighborhood and it's sorta echoing off the walls/houses.
 
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That's good to know then I will just go with the 44 then. This will be a long week waiting for the truck to get done.
 

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Quick question...well actually two.. I have a 2015 RAM with a 2.5" rough country leveling kit in it. I want to take out the leveling kit add bils up front and mevotech UCA. What is the part # for the bills and UCA. And where is the best place to get them. Thanks guys!
 

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My truck goes into the shop Monday. The only issue I have left is what setting to put my Bilsteins on. The mods are 6" RCX lift, 1" Rear Coil Spacer, Bilsteins, 20x9 Vision Brutal wheels, Copper STT 37x12.5 Tires, 40" LED light bar, and Finder Flares. I want the truck level and I understand the shocks will settle a little over the first few weeks.



Everything Bilstien Mega Thread http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=79838

Alright guys.. BILSTEINS post your pics!!!
http://www.ramforum.comshowthread.php?t=79370



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Well I dropped it off the shop today now the waiting begins
 

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