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    I have been trying to get A hold of stan for 1000lb front coils but he sent me one email 3 weeks ago saying he had them in stock then I sent him a email saying give me total with shiping and gave him my address havent heard back tried once more last week I probly will here from him when the tvs are already instaled

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    yeah he can be tough to get ahold of some times. i've had best luck just sending him PM's through NLOC

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    tell me about it that is how i got ahold of him the first time. thanks for your help

    I just went jlp webpage and he sells shackles either 2/3or 4 inch drop I thought they had multiple holes so one shackle did all sizes

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    http://www.johnnylightningperf.com/s...products_id=10

    hmm, thats odd that its got that selection thing now for lengths. i'd email them and see if its all one shackle. they may have just told their web guy they sell 2-3-4" shackles, and he maybe assumed they were 3 separate things, when really its one adjustable shackle

    they do have a number of holes in it so you can adjust them for the amount of drop, but in reality its more like 1.5-2.25-3" shackle

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    yea thats what i want and if you look at pic on there page they look like two difrent holes not three

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    that may just be a pic of their old 3" shackle. Right before they came out with the 2-3-4" shackle they had a 3" which was more like a true 2-2.25" rear drop. its been a while but i'm almost positive my JLP 2-3-4's had 3 holes

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    Originally posted by bgstew6
    Did you order Hotckis Bilsteins or regular bilsteins, some shock extenders might be in order.

    You can cut down your stock bump stops or replace them with shorter ones as well.
    I ordered the Hotchkis Bilsteins. What do the shock extenders do lift it?

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    shock extenders not required for the Hotchkiss/Bilsteins.

    on the bottoming out...

    1.) stock shocks are crap. get the right shocks.

    2.) get the urethane "pancake" flat stops

    3.) add 2,500 or 5,000lb AIr lift Ride Rite load assist bag kit. if you carry any real payload or tow at all, even a pair of Jet Skis.

    4.) C-notches made a HUGE difference in my truck. I could use the short/mini foam filled bumpstops & never bottom now.

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    Well the Kit came yesterday with the Bilsteins. Now I need to get some time to install it. As soon as I finish getting the new door speakers in. So much to do so little time.

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    yeah i put the tvs in over the weekend! i have to say im not happy with the way is sits. to me it looks too level. i change the front bump stops but haven't removed the isolaters yet. thats my next task. personally i loved the way the rear of the truck was higher than the front. i don't want it too slammed but i want my rake back!

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    I think they look better leveled out but that is just my opinion. Can't wait to get driving my truck again. 4 weeks without it is just too long.

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    Sorry to hear you say your not happy with the level look tpr103 after all that work. I personally don't like the A$$ up in the air look & much prefer the level look. But everyone needs to have their ride just how they like them.

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    tpr.... you just installed it... give the truck at LEAST 500 milesto settle...

    if you want a little rake.. add a bell tech or JLP adjustable shackle to the rear & kick her up 1 notch...

    Especially if you ordered the entire kit WITH the Bilstein/TVS shocks... give it a chance to settle.

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    Because it will.............you will need to re-align it after this time period also.

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    yeah to each there own. i have the lightning bils. in there but that shouldn't make a difference. ill remove the isolators and see where i stand!then wait a week and get it truly aligned. my friend and i did the stanley alignment lol!

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