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In need of rear factory shocks.

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Old 05-09-19, 05:32 PM
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Default In need of rear factory shocks.

I know lots of people on here have upgraded perfectly good suspension with lift kits.... which is an awesome idea. Lol
but I drive 175 miles a day.. round trip.
So I’m wanting to go back to the factory rear suspension(my rear air springs and shocks were converters to springs and gas shocks before I bought the vehicle)

Im curios if anyone has a set of rear shocks(in good condition) that they would be willing to part with?
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These trucks are old enough now that a lot of rear shocks are going to be removed with a sawzall, lol.

Are you saying you're going to convert back to rear airbags, or just for the rear struts? Either way, if you're spending that much time in the truck, why not enjoy it and put something decent under it?
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^ I know and realize this is the option everyone pushes, especially as you mention, that these are Decade plus vehicles. I think he may want to go back to OEM because not only is it compliant, but it gives him the adjustability he longs for.


Or I could be COMPLETELY wrong.
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Rygar is correct... I want to go back to stock with airbags for the nice smooth ride that the factory suspension offers.

I thought about a set a set of billstein 5100’s. But I think the factory suspension with the air ride and adjustable struts/shocks are actually a better ride.

Plus the airbags are down to $50 a pair.
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