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Old 04-20-2007, 07:36 PM   #1
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front shock extenders?

Dose anyone know who sells front shock extenders?
after 3in lowering springs and 3in spindles my front shocks are to long and are bottomed out.

Thanks in advance Justin
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Old 04-20-2007, 07:56 PM   #2
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Re: front shock extenders?

I think you should invest in drop shocks, Summit Racing is one of many that carries them.
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Old 04-20-2007, 09:26 PM   #3
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Re: front shock extenders?

yea better off getting drop shocks there made for the lowering as extensions are just an easy way out.
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Old 04-20-2007, 10:13 PM   #4
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Re: front shock extenders?

Yea I have thought about it but ive had bad experences with drop shocks in the rear of my truck with them being way to weak.swiched back to stock with diffrent mounts it was so much better.
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Old 04-20-2007, 11:43 PM   #5
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Re: front shock extenders?

another vote for drop shocks...
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Old 04-21-2007, 04:09 AM   #6
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Re: front shock extenders?

Check out Performanceonline they carry them.
http://performanceonline.com/store/c...420&cat=778&pa...
See if these might work for you.
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