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Old Jan 4, 2010
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hey guys hopefuly you guys can help me i am looking for a good shock for my 2008 4x4 sport ranger i lifted it up about 2 1/2 inches do you guys know of any shock that are 2" taller then stock or so i cant find any think any thing be big help

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Old Jan 4, 2010
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This has been brought up about 4 million times, but if all you have done is changed the pre-load on the torsion bars you do NOT need longer shocks. In fact, if you ran longer shocks in front the balljoints and CV joints will bind. Which is why I keep recommending people not crank their torsion bars that much. The shocks are there, and short, to limit the suspension travel to prevent damage.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010
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You do not need taller shocks...
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
You do not need taller shocks...
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Old Jan 4, 2010
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i like the rancho 9000xls i just got em theyre nice
 
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Old Jan 4, 2010
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cool thanks mybe i will just stay with it the way it is then
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010
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your probably just noticing that the ride is firmer from the cranked bars..


and brianj; you should write a book.. , maybe im just dumb but you post so much damn useful information.. ive learned a lot from you, three thumbs up
 
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