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Jun 15, 2005 | 01:47 PM

CMC

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Replacing shocks

I'm looking at replacing my OEM shocks with blistiens. Is this a do it yourself job? Any special tools required, etc. Thanks!!!

Jun 16, 2005 | 07:00 AM

Blue600

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I just did mine 3 weeks ago. An electric impact is a BIG help for the front shock top mounts.

Jun 16, 2005 | 07:41 AM

MikeyB

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I don't think Bilsteins has come out with shocks for the 3rd Gen 2wd yet.

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Jun 17, 2005 | 06:35 AM

Blue600

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Sorry, I went with Rancho 9000's and my truck is 4WD.

Jun 17, 2005 | 08:41 AM

4X4 HULK

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I'm been thinking about replacing the rear stocks on my truck and I not know which one is better? I'm looking to take some of the bounce out of the rear. Will new shocks helps?

5100 shocks
or
5150 Medium duty off road shock with remote reservoir.

Jun 17, 2005 | 06:52 PM

Peterbilt

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I recently put Bilstein 5100s all around and it handles much better. Like others said, after spending an hour trying to get the top nut off I used an impact wrench and it took about a 1/2 second to shoot that sucker across the garage. Over all, not any harder than other trucks. Backs very easy.

Pete