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QUESTION:
 

I have a Raised Suspension or Suspension Lift Kit question.
I’m interested in the RANCHO QUICKLIFT. Can you really
raise the FRONT 1-2.5 in. at will? How is this done?
 
ANSWER:
 
The Quicklifts have a raised spring perch (located higher up than the stock perch), which moves the spring up, which lifts up the suspension / vehicle.
 
It is in [...]

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QUESTION:
The standard suspension for the Charger R/T in 2006.. The car tends to roll around corners.. Passenger knees swing.. My wifes 2008 Magnum R/T doesn’t do that.. Will shocks fix that?

ANSWER:
When replacing the units on a Charger, for the best handling and control, you want to use the BIlsteins. We list those in our online catalog [...]

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QUESTION:
I own a 1995 olds ninety eight with the self leveling rear suspension. Do you know of a kit that will allowMe to use a regular shock in the rear instead of the self leveling units. IIf so what is the part # and cost of
the units?

ANSWER:
The companies we have only offer an air [...]

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QUESTION:
Monroe shock 801798 for the rear of a 1992 cadillac coupe deville. The vehicle is equipped with the auto leveling air feature. Is this replacement shock from Monroe an actual air strut replacement? I know many of the air replacement parts actually disconnect the air system and use just a normal strut in its place. [...]

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QUESTIONS:
I need shocks for an offroad vehicle, coilover 24inch total length pretty light weight load but extermely rough service. Any suggestions? 

ANSWERS:
Here’s the Rancho Coil-overs – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/rancho_coil_over.cfm Bilstein does make coil-overs, but they offer many more options, such as valving, length, external reservoirs, etc.(Bilstein does not provide the springs though like the Rancho ones). Their charts are here – [...]

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Question:

Is it possible to get Bilstein shocks in any other color besides Yellow/Blue? Those shocks would stick out like a sore thumb under my Charcoal Grey Hemi. Lol. I do like the Bilsteins though.

Answer:

Sorry, they only come in the one color. You can repaint a shock body, usually just by scuffing it, and repainting as needed.People [...]

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Question:
I get a lot of suspension rattle when going over bumps, it is much worse in front, I have added a strut support, it did help a little. I want a better ride and less rattle. please reccommend.
thanks.
 
Answer:
You want to check with a local mechanic for the rattle, that’s really can’t be diagnosed over the net / phone.
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QUESTION:
 
I have an air ride hitch for towing my fifth wheel trailer.  It
bounces excessively on bumpy roads and I would like to add shocks to help it
come back to center quicker.  The load on the hitch is about 2500 lbs. and
the travel of the shock should be from 16 to 19 inches.  [...]

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QUESTION:
Is a 2006 chevy 1500 2wd with 5.3 engine, its not a hd truck, it is a crew cab with coil front end and leaf spring rear. No electric shocks or four wheel steering. Will bilstein be5-2906, be5-2907-ho work on this truck or be5-2903-ho be5-2903-ho shocks I can’t tell the difference between the two?
 
ANSWER:

The shocks are identical [...]

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QUESTION:
I want to place Monroe Max-Air shocks, front and rear, for manual height adjustment (not leveling – tire clearance – I have two sets, one for street, one for offroad).  Unit does not have up-country suspension. Please advise as to part numbers for each.

ANSWER:
Airshocks are a towing product -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/mon_air.cfm
 
Only designed to bring the rear of [...]

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