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rear shocks for 4/7 kit that ride better?

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Old Apr 28, 2019 | 06:44 PM
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So I have the djm style 4/7 kit on my 07 nnbs but want to change to a different shock in the rear and can't seem to find what bilstein shock people are using, seen some adjustable ones but can't seem to find them. Any inputs? TIA
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Old Apr 28, 2019 | 08:15 PM
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I ended up using an air shock set from an ‘80 c10.

Rides heavens better over the Belltechs.
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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by madmann26
I ended up using an air shock set from an ‘80 c10.

Rides heavens better over the Belltechs.
Part number?
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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 09:33 AM
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Part number?
Gabriel 49155. I run about 125psi in them.
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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 02:53 PM
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those won't work for me bc of the mount type, but did those length measurements work for a 7 inch drop?
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