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waterpolo
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12/16/2002
09:58:18

Subject: what shocks should i use?
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I am installing my Hotchkis lowering kit (Front 2 inch drop coils, rear 3 inch drop leafs) I am wondering what shocks i need to use. I called Hotchis and they said the stock size would work but they didn't recommend it. I am looking at the KYB gas adjustables (38.99 each from advanced auto parts) but i don't know which part number to use for a lowerd dak. Can anybody help? If you are using something else besides KYB's what type are you using and what part number are they?



waterpolo
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12/16/2002
10:01:26

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sorry forgot to mention that i have a 99 club cab with the 3.9 in it.



b1llyw
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12/16/2002
10:33:33

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I can't help you with the KYB stuff but I know a lot of guys run Bilstein shocks on lowered trucks.

Bill White - 2002 QC 4x4, SLT , 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 9.25, 1995 Dakota CC, 4x2, SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 8.25

waterpolo
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12/16/2002
10:45:25

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yeah i heard a lot of guys run the blisteins but i really can't afford spending the 80 plus bucks for each one.



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12/16/2002
12:26:11

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Is there a particular model number for the Bilsteins? ----oh say,,for a CC Dak w/a 2/2 drop?



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12/16/2002
13:01:02

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I'm using my stock shocks and I have the 2/3 drop...no problems whatsoever, don't bottom out that much either.

~Mike~

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waterpolo
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12/16/2002
13:13:28

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MikeD -- My concern is if i am running the stock shocks and i do bottom out will i damage the shocks in any way?



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12/16/2002
17:17:58

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I'm running a 2/2 drop in my truck w/the stock shocks in the back (Speedtweaks mistake - they put the stock ones back in),,and those suckers bottom out on every single bump!



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