front shock and strut issues

[DIETEL42]

This will be my second time replacing shocks and struts on the front of my truck. i have a 2 inch level and 40,000 miles so i dont know what the issue is. Im wondering if my stock replacement shocks are too short? or if theres an aftermarket shock that would be safe to put on and would be capable of lasting longer than 20,000 miles.

 

[Diminus]

bilstein 5100s should do the trick <--- forgive my spelling if bilstein is not spelt right

 

[mattman_13]

4x4? If replacing struts I'd just put on bilsteins to level and replace. Some things def wrong. Is it aligning good?

 

[DIETEL42]

alright thanks, and yea its a 4x4, the 5100s are adjustable arent they? and if i get them would they replace my leveling kit or what?

 

[DIETEL42]

and yes its aligned correectly, i do a lot of country driving and idk if the level is putting too much stress on the stock shocks or if i have a different problem

 

[h2oman]

alright thanks, and yea its a 4x4, the 5100s are adjustable arent they? and if i get them would they replace my leveling kit or what?

Yes. Remove your spacer and use the shocks to level. Don't do them together.

 

[DIETEL42]

alright thanks, are they any shocks that are meant to be used with spacers other than stock?

 

[mattman_13]

Your spacers are on top of the strut. Its not adding any length to the stroke of your shocks. Are you the one saying you need new shocks/struts or is it a shop? I'd get a second opinion.

 

[bashby80]

What happens if you have the spacers and shocks? I'm looking to do this but don't want any expensive issues. I've seen combo kits for sale but if just shocks are better, then why?

Don't mean to hijack the thread.

 

[mattman_13]

You do not want to run a spacer on top of an adjustable shock set up. Its one or the other. Attempting it would cause some expensive issues. The kits you have seen most likely have a rear spacer and a slightly longer shock for the rear and reuse the factory front strut just putting a spacer on top of the assembly.

 

[h2oman]

^^^ This. You can run any shocks you want with the spacer as long as they are not adjustable.

 

[DIETEL42]

alright that helps out more, im just going to go with the adjustable set up. are the rears adjustable too? and im also the one who is saying i need new shocks because they are popping and squeaking when i go over bumps

 

[h2oman]

Rears are not adjustable. Those you have to use a spacer to lift. Post some pics when you're done.

 

[DIETEL42]

alright ill put some up, already have the spacer in rear, just looking in to getting the spacer off the front. i got them today so ill post pics soon