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Should I use 4wd shocks on a 2wd??...ATTN, raised 2wd guys!

Old Feb 17, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Exclamation Should I use 4wd shocks on a 2wd??...ATTN, raised 2wd guys!

I'm about to place an order for some things for my 01 front end. I have found everything BUT the shocks for it. I'm going to be raising the front about 1.5"-2" But I have been all over the place trying to find shocks that'll work with that, but nothing for a 2wd at all. I found one pair but they're super expensive and there's got to be more than that out there. What have others done?? I was thinking just using 4wd front shocks, but I don't know if it'll work or not. What else is there?? I'm trying to place an order tonight, would appreciate the help. Thanks guys!
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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I have a 2" lift on the front of my 2wd. Been using the stock shocks for 50k miles now.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Pro Comp ES 9000s are what I run
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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I have a 1.5" daystar lift in the front and use stock length gas shocks
from Les Schwab $34.95 ea. been working great for 50,000+ miles
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SO5.9
I have a 2" lift on the front of my 2wd. Been using the stock shocks for 50k miles now.
Same for me, just less miles.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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bought some special REFLEX they are 2" longer, but cant find the number anymore.

on another one i customized the stock shocks, bring the upper mounting point a bit higher.

Stock shocks are too short for 2" lift, on a bad road the body will pull on the shocks on the way out, giving it a bad ride.
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