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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Hey guys,
Well my springs are dying and the car kinda rides like a boat, sways a lot over bumps and all, which I know is normal, but is more than normal... If that makes sense...

Anyways, I need to get new springs soon and I'm thinking of using this as an "accuse" to get a lift. I am going to be getting a 2" lift for sure. The shocks were already replaced with factory shocks a little while ago and they are fine. So my only question is, would I need to get new shocks along with the lift?

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Breck DeHart
 

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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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The stock shocks might fit, but they will be extended out and won't work how there designed to. I would defintely go with a shock that is designed to fit the lift.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Ok, thank you very much. If I were to install the 2" lift than later put on the shocks, would that be ok as well?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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It is going to be cheaper to buy a lift kit than to buy the lift and then the shocks later.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Ok thank you. I am looking at the combination ones now.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 03:35 AM
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They'll work just fine! Ignore the nay Sayers... And mike.. They will bottom out however but only in extreme cases with the sway bars detached.
Oh and excuse
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:35 AM
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My previous set-up OME 2" lift and stock shocks would bottom out if I went tad to fast over speed bumps.


I would take the advice and insall it is a kit. You'll def. get better pricing. Just my two cents.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Ok, thank y'all both. I found some coils for a good price a little less than an hour from my house, almost brand new. I asked this question because my only concern with buying the whole set is that I actually would be saving money in the long run, buying them separately. I'm getting 4 coils (2 front, 2 back) for $215 they are Rovertyme and from what I read they're nice. I've been reading up on how to do it and it doesn't seem out of the question for me to install them myself (hopefully I can do it haha).
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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If you are getting used springs then dont worry about the shocks right now.
Keep in mind that a 2" lift on a bone stock truck may sit alittler higher than the rated 2".
But I agree that for normal driving your OEM shocks will be fine.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Ok thank you. I am hoping to get them as soon as possible (fingers crossed)
 
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