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Just got my 5100's in today. Im still waiting for my AAL, and the .5 spacer from fat bobs so i can do the front. Anyway i got the rear shocks in tonight. Pretty easy install, took about 30 mins or so. The rear i can tell rides a lot better. Best way to describe, it feels like its riding on air almost. These do a very good job of dampening the ride. Of course that will change when the AAL is on, but that was to be expected. Im going on vacation for a week, so it will be 2 weeks before i can get it all in. Here's what i have so far.

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saw a truck poking around on the internet today that had a 1.25 body lift. look really good! normally would put one on but that could be in the works soon

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i know what your talking about, i dont think there is a difference

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UPDATE. the AAL and front bils are going in tom. Ill post up pictures and give a detailed review on everything tom.

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UPDATE: Just got everything put it. Let me say i love the ride. Those of you considering doing an AAL, DO IT. Really like the way it handles. Not a harsh ride what so ever. Ill post pictures up tom, and do a better review of them.

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