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Old 08-11-2011
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So where's the go to place for online accessories?

I trade my 2007 ex cab 2 months ago for an 04 cobra and missed my trick so traded for a 2007 single cab step side fx4. Been out of the trick accessory scene for a while so where is the best place to go? I looked at 4wheel parts but was told never to buy from them. I'm looking to find the 5100 bilstein leveling shocks either online or locally. Does anyone who's bought them got the part number or know of a place like autozone has them? Thanks
 
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I got my Bilsteins from this place:

http://www.topguncustomz.com/

For all 4: http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=241174944

and pretty much everything else from:

www.autoanything.com
 
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i get stuff from summitracing.com but not much ranger specific.
 
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Aight guys thanks! I forgot about autoanything. They have good prices
 
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How do u install the front leveling bilsteins?
 
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Here's a good list:

https://www.ranger-forums.com/showpo...80&postcount=2

As for the leveling struts/shocks, you have to remove the old ones. Compress the spring off and install it on the Bilsteins. Then just reverse the process.

Getting the spring off is the most difficult part because most don't have access to a spring compressor. I just took them down to a tire shop and used their spring compressor, but you can rent/borrow the handheld version from places like AutoZone.
 
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Awesome. Thanks man
 
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