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I was having trouble with the Kit shock when I did the 5" Lift, I replaced the double block with a single spring set from Sky Jacker, the shocks I assumed would be the same ones because of the overall lift but... although they worked they were not right !
I rode those shocks for a while fighting bump steer, excessive bounce, and believe it or not poor braking characteristics.
Enter "ORW" - Off Road Wharehouse" ! Based on a suggestion I brought my truck to the local ORW Shop, lucky me for the location, and told them my story, ride poor, braking funny, terrible bump steering. They ask me to leave the truck and they would look at it, they called the next day and asked me to come by and I did. We went over what they found and what the steps were going to be to fix it and of course the money.
They found out I needed two different sized shocks, something to do with the FX4 Rear Axle, doesn't matter but once they replaced the shock everything was right again !
All because of a professional shop doing the work that they knew, not guessing at.
Consider getting a Pro Suspension Shop to get the shocks for you, they will do the correct measuring of the shocks and not only order what you need they will have replacements and maybe in stock.
The next time you need shock you will already know what size(s) to get and you can then buy your own.
Not trying to say you can't do it but as I found out doin it right is another story.
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !