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has anyone seen or heard about a double shock hoop kit for these trucks? been looking around online and cant find much...

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has anyone seen or heard about a double shock hoop kit for these trucks? been looking around online and cant find much...

The 2500-3500 2014 suspension is the same as the prior year. Use prior year kit.

 

The 1500 design is a coil over inside the double A-arm, which doesn't lend itself to a double shock modification easily.

 

If you're experiencing shock fade from overheating, you might consider a remote reservoir shock and possibly a heat sink on the reservoir. The King and Fox shocks can be ordered in a numbe of custom options to solve specific problems. Best to call them and get their engineering to assist with your particular problem.

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I like my z71 suspension, but was looking to upgrade, ill look into those remote reservoir shocks.

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I have nothing constructive to add to this post other than we need pics of your truck....22's it looks like? What size tires? :thumbs: Looks good!

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I have nothing constructive to add to this post other than we need pics of your truck....22's it looks like? What size tires? :thumbs: Looks good!

22s and 33s toyo mts and 2 in spacers. that picture was on my level kit im currently on a 4 inch lift ill get some pictures up! thanks man!

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I have nothing constructive to add to this post other than we need pics of your truck....22's it looks like? What size tires? :thumbs: Looks good!

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I like my z71 suspension, but was looking to upgrade, ill look into those remote reservoir shocks.

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