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No worries, timing couldn't have been more perfect because after months of researching off and on I finally pulled the trigger on the DSC reservoir from Fox with the 6" lift. I purchased through Lift Kits 4 Less at a pretty awesome discount so I'm not expecting any miracles to happen with shipping speeds, etc. but I saw enough positive reviews that I figured I'd take the chance getting them through their site. I'll update when I get them put onto the truck. The next thing I've noticed is that my leaf springs in the back keep slipping and turning out from being perfectly aligned, I'm thinking because of the add-a-leaf design that doesn't add back a bracket to keep them in place so I'll be looking at the upgraded spring kit that doesn't require the 5/6" block on the rear axle. Then I'll probably be getting the shocks for the back as well. It's just a 2014 with 63k miles so I'm wanting to smooth everything back out before it shakes itself to death. Plenty of miles left to live, and I love that you can just rebuild the shocks once they start to go out. Should last a lifetime!
Congrats! Sounds awesome man! I had to wait a month for my kit to ship. I also went with the leaf pack as the block just seemed like a cheese ball way to lift the back.
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No worries, timing couldn't have been more perfect because after months of researching off and on I finally pulled the trigger on the DSC reservoir from Fox with the 6" lift. I purchased through Lift Kits 4 Less at a pretty awesome discount so I'm not expecting any miracles to happen with shipping speeds, etc. but I saw enough positive reviews that I figured I'd take the chance getting them through their site. I'll update when I get them put onto the truck. The next thing I've noticed is that my leaf springs in the back keep slipping and turning out from being perfectly aligned, I'm thinking because of the add-a-leaf design that doesn't add back a bracket to keep them in place so I'll be looking at the upgraded spring kit that doesn't require the 5/6" block on the rear axle. Then I'll probably be getting the shocks for the back as well. It's just a 2014 with 63k miles so I'm wanting to smooth everything back out before it shakes itself to death. Plenty of miles left to live, and I love that you can just rebuild the shocks once they start to go out. Should last a lifetime!

Congrats! Sounds awesome man! I had to wait a month for my kit to ship. I also went with the leaf pack as the block just seemed like a cheese ball way to lift the back.

Do you think that rear leaf pack is why it's so stiff? You have fox shocks with the DSC as well on the rear, or just the 2.0 standard shocks? I put a half yard of sand in the bed for landscaping around the house and squatted like a mid-size so I'm pretty sure the leaf pack is the way to go! Yes, I know we're not in 2500/3500 but it seems silly to have a half ton truck that can't haul a half ton. 

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Do you think that rear leaf pack is why it's so stiff? You have fox shocks with the DSC as well on the rear, or just the 2.0 standard shocks? I put a half yard of sand in the bed for landscaping around the house and squatted like a mid-size so I'm pretty sure the leaf pack is the way to go! Yes, I know we're not in 2500/3500 but it seems silly to have a half ton truck that can't haul a half ton. 
It's definitely stiffer. I'm not sure if it's the 2.0 shocks or the leaf pack but its not uncomfortable at all.
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On 1/6/2020 at 8:53 AM, m3n00b said:
On 1/6/2020 at 6:47 AM, Fatwill07 said:
Do you think that rear leaf pack is why it's so stiff? You have fox shocks with the DSC as well on the rear, or just the 2.0 standard shocks? I put a half yard of sand in the bed for landscaping around the house and squatted like a mid-size so I'm pretty sure the leaf pack is the way to go! Yes, I know we're not in 2500/3500 but it seems silly to have a half ton truck that can't haul a half ton. 

It's definitely stiffer. I'm not sure if it's the 2.0 shocks or the leaf pack but its not uncomfortable at all.

Hey m3n00b I just put the coilovers on my truck and realized how much it lowered it in the front. If you don't mind letting me know what the measurement of the shock threads you have showing from the black collar to the black top of the shock is, and maybe what your ride height is at in the front and back from level ground to wheel wells? I bought these things thinking they were adjustable on the truck but now I'm seeing that the spring, and thus ride height, has to be adjusted with the coilover off of the truck. What a PITA when it comes to trying to get the ride height right with weight.... ? Might have to give in and take it to a shop that's willing to work on it. I need new tie rods anyway, and maybe they'll be willing to cut me a deal if I get the leaf pack and rear shocks done at the same time. Beginning to think I should have bought an all new lift kit with install, lol..

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Hey m3n00b I just put the coilovers on my truck and realized how much it lowered it in the front. If you don't mind letting me know what the measurement of the shock threads you have showing from the black collar to the black top of the shock is, and maybe what your ride height is at in the front and back from level ground to wheel wells? I bought these things thinking they were adjustable on the truck but now I'm seeing that the spring, and thus ride height, has to be adjusted with the coilover off of the truck. What a PITA when it comes to trying to get the ride height right with weight.... [emoji53] Might have to give in and take it to a shop that's willing to work on it. I need new tie rods anyway, and maybe they'll be willing to cut me a deal if I get the leaf pack and rear shocks done at the same time. Beginning to think I should have bought an all new lift kit with install, lol..
Hey bud, sorry to hear of the troubles. It's dark but I hope these help. Kinda dirty. Just went in the mud today.
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On 1/18/2020 at 7:53 PM, m3n00b said:

Hey bud, sorry to hear of the troubles. It's dark but I hope these help. Kinda dirty. Just went in the mud today.
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What do your CV axles look like? I have about the same amount of threads showing on the shock, and at about the same height, but mine's taller in the back i think (hard to tell with your rears stuffed, but it looks awesome lol) and my CV axles are definitely angled upward as if it's not riding level... I'm guessing you didn't have to adjust the preload on the springs when installed? I'm going to try calling fox or bds today and see if they'll help me out.

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What do your CV axles look like? I have about the same amount of threads showing on the shock, and at about the same height, but mine's taller in the back i think (hard to tell with your rears stuffed, but it looks awesome lol) and my CV axles are definitely angled upward as if it's not riding level... I'm guessing you didn't have to adjust the preload on the springs when installed? I'm going to try calling fox or bds today and see if they'll help me out.
I didn't do the install.

Here's a pic of the underside
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On 1/20/2020 at 10:53 AM, m3n00b said:

I didn't do the install.

Here's a pic of the underside
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Alright well BDS is saying that I can't use these shocks on my Fabtech lift kit, which makes sense in retrospect. Looks like I'll be throwing another $1500 at this project asap. Which leads me to my next question: Are you having any issues with those Fuel Vectors? I'm showing the 18x9s having 5.75" of backspacing and the 17x8.5 Method 701s I just bought a couple months ago have 4.75" backspacing... I'm guessing you don't have any spacers? I'll probably be making another call to BDS today, lol. It's worth the money to get proper ride height and that splash guard which clearly does it's job! Thanks for staying in contact man. 

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Alright well BDS is saying that I can't use these shocks on my Fabtech lift kit, which makes sense in retrospect. Looks like I'll be throwing another $1500 at this project asap. Which leads me to my next question: Are you having any issues with those Fuel Vectors? I'm showing the 18x9s having 5.75" of backspacing and the 17x8.5 Method 701s I just bought a couple months ago have 4.75" backspacing... I'm guessing you don't have any spacers? I'll probably be making another call to BDS today, lol. It's worth the money to get proper ride height and that splash guard which clearly does it's job! Thanks for staying in contact man. 
Best of luck man! I want to say the wheels have 5" of backspacing and no spacers.
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On 1/25/2020 at 8:42 AM, m3n00b said:
On 1/25/2020 at 6:40 AM, Fatwill07 said:
Alright well BDS is saying that I can't use these shocks on my Fabtech lift kit, which makes sense in retrospect. Looks like I'll be throwing another $1500 at this project asap. Which leads me to my next question: Are you having any issues with those Fuel Vectors? I'm showing the 18x9s having 5.75" of backspacing and the 17x8.5 Method 701s I just bought a couple months ago have 4.75" backspacing... I'm guessing you don't have any spacers? I'll probably be making another call to BDS today, lol. It's worth the money to get proper ride height and that splash guard which clearly does it's job! Thanks for staying in contact man. 

Best of luck man! I want to say the wheels have 5" of backspacing and no spacers.

I saw you were previously looking at doing a DK mid travel kit. What made you go with the BDS over the other?

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I saw you were previously looking at doing a DK mid travel kit. What made you go with the BDS over the other?
I didn't want to lose my sway bar or replace fenders.
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I saw you were previously looking at doing a DK mid travel kit. What made you go with the BDS over the other?

I didn't want to lose my sway bar or replace fenders.

Oh okay. I am just planning on running the DK UCA, Factory width and max backspacing so I shouldnt have a problem with the fenders after a little trimming. I think i'm still able to run the sway bar with this set up. 
 

I was looking at that BDS 4" coilover kit at first too. but dont want that much lift.

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