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Ditched the Torsion Bars for Coilovers on the HD

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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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It has been 6 weeks and no failures or changes in ride quality. Stock upper shock mounts still look "stock"...
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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Thanks for the update. I guess some of us were over thinking it.

Been giving this some serious thought to budget for. Looks like a Good upgrade. I think I have a bad ball joint any way so I am going to have to spend some money down there any way.
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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I've been eyeballing mine to see if you could make it work on a 4WD. Looks great, btw.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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Awesome setup
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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I've been eyeballing mine to see if you could make it work on a 4WD. Looks great, btw.
X2, This would be a neat mod for my lifted 4X4. It looks pretty sporty also.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Did some off-roading and no issue's. Best 450.00 dollars I have spent on this truck. Steering seems more responsive also..
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Good lookin setup!
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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I'm glad someone went for it, big props! I was trying to see what would work for a while now. You guys that need the longer coil overs look at FOA shocks. Good prices and quality. Again thanks for posting this
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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I would do this in a heartbeat to my 4wd 1500
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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Would help shave off a lot of weight and improve the ride greatly!
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