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  1. 10-22-2012, 03:20 PM #1
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    Default Replacement shocks

    My 2004 DII is approaching 75,000 and I can feel the shocks needs replacements.
    I do mostly on-road driving, with few excursion on logging roads and similar, some towing.
    What are the suggestions for replacement shocks?
    Stick with OEM?
    something different?

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  2. 10-23-2012, 07:01 PM #2
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    Bilstein.
    As for shop the guy I know out that way goes to BDR in Holliston Mass.
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    I've been real happy with my Old Man Emu shocks and steering stabilizer.
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    I'd go with Bilstein if you plan to keep stock ride height, or OME/Terrafirma if you want a 1.5"-2" lift.
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  5. 01-28-2013, 02:52 PM #5
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    I'm trying to find a good suspension set for front and rear but I want to lift it about 3". What is a good shock/strut brand that is inexpensive but reliable?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjd2113 View Post
    I'm trying to find a good suspension set for front and rear but I want to lift it about 3". What is a good shock/strut brand that is inexpensive but reliable?
    Do you have any additional weight? Such as a front winch bumper, rock sliders, HD rear bumper, or a roof rack? If not you will net around 3" of lift with our Terrafirma HD kit, a very inexpensive option at $499.00. It's what I run in my DII right now.
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  7. 01-30-2013, 04:29 PM #7
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    I actually thought about that but my wife wants to try n get a full size roof rack for extra storage when we go to middle tn. Would the same kit work or would it be better to get a heavier set for the added weight?
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    With a full size roof rack you'll still probably net about 2"+. It's when you put more weight in front of the front axle and behind the rear axle that you get dragged down more. Roof racks are not very heavy.
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  9. 01-31-2013, 11:28 AM #9
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    The kit you choose would also depend on the ride comfort you require.
    The more Heavy Duty the kit (springs/ shocks) the less dampening of any bumps will occur.
    OME and Terrafirma are great for off-road, keeping traction and the like, though doing 50 mph down a road with frost heaves and snow plough pot holes can be quite exciting !

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  10. 01-31-2013, 03:10 PM #10
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    Awesome I saw the picture of ur Dll and was curious about ur tires and how well they fit with the lift.
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