Which rear shocks to go with ?

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Rams88

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I recently installed a zone 4 inch lift with the 2 inch spacers in the rear in my 2016 1500. The shocks that came with the lift are garbage and I'm looking to replace them. I'm just wondering what would be the best option to go with?
 

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6112s Front / 5125 Rear thats what I run on my 4" lift
 

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Yes bilstein 5160 should be. I’m not sure about 5125? The 5160 extended length is good for 1 to 2.5” rear lift and I run them on my truck at 1.25” rear lift and they’re great. Planning on swapping to 6112 fronts soon to around 2-2.5 on my truck from 5100s soon too
Bilstein 5160 extended length
 

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I originally went with bilstein’s “5100” all the way around on my 2016. In less than 60,000 miles all of them have failed. Had the same issue on my wife’s jeep. They look pretty but they are cheap pos shocks. They “bilstein” literally state that it’s normal for the 5100 series t to leak oil….. bilstein does make some fine products but the 5100 series is not one of them.

I have had amazing luck with FOX shocks.
 

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I recently installed a zone 4 inch lift with the 2 inch spacers in the rear in my 2016 1500. The shocks that came with the lift are garbage and I'm looking to replace them. I'm just wondering what would be the best option to go with?

Look at the Ranco 9000XL - you might like the ajustability.
 

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I recently installed a zone 4 inch lift with the 2 inch spacers in the rear in my 2016 1500. The shocks that came with the lift are garbage and I'm looking to replace them. I'm just wondering what would be the best option to go with?
Send @Nick@GotExhaust a note. He’ll set you up with fox 2.0’s
 
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